Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2024

#R1#
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Hawthorne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawthorne.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hawthorne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawthorne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawthorne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to circle away but Hawthorne has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Hawthorne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hawthorne rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawthorne tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Hawthorne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawthorne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Hawthorne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawthorne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawthorne stalling in the clinch.
Hawthorne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akamaru Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Hawthorne.
Hawthorne content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawthorne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Hawthorne goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawthorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hawthorne counter with a right hand.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hawthorne is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Hawthorne throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Hawthorne avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Hawthorne moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson is looking to control Hawthorne's arms but Hawthorne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Jackson taking a breather.
Hawthorne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Hawthorne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Hawthorne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch.
Hawthorne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawthorne shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawthorne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawthorne.#CL2#
Hawthorne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawthorne jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Hawthorne around his waist. Hawthorne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Hawthorne breaks from the clinch.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akamaru Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawthorne tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawthorne to the ground. Hawthorne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawthorne slips under a jab from Jackson.#CL2#
Hawthorne moves into the clinch.
Hawthorne is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hawthorne. #T4#
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Hawthorne controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Hawthorne pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawthorne has wrist control.
Hawthorne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Hawthorne wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Hawthorne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Hawthorne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cohen Hawthorne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hawthorne moves into the clinch.
Hawthorne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson tries to stall but Hawthorne uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Hawthorne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne tries to clinch up.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawthorne counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Hawthorne to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawthorne lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Hawthorne drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Hawthorne misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson letting Hawthorne take a breather here.#BC2#
Hawthorne manages to break the clinch.
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cohen Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hawthorne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawthorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hawthorne darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.#TD#
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hawthorne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Good control from Hawthorne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthorne misses with punches from the back.
My spies in Cozad MMA New York inform me that Hawthorne has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Hawthorne let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Hawthorne patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hawthorne is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jackson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hawthorne trying to control.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Hawthorne won't let him. #SUB2#
Hawthorne is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hawthorne is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Hawthorne. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hawthorne's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.
Hawthorne trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson won't allow Hawthorne to sweep him here.
Hawthorne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawthorne pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson stops Hawthorne from standing up. #T4#
Hawthorne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawthorne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawthorne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cohen Hawthorne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawthorne tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Hawthorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cohen Hawthorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawthorne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cohen Hawthorne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawthorne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Hawthorne ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akamaru Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Hawthorne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson. #CL2#
Hawthorne closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.#T1#
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawthorne is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawthorne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawthorne can't get the takedown.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hawthorne after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Hawthorne manages to pull guard.
Hawthorne wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Hawthorne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawthorne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawthorne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akamaru Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hawthorne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hawthorne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawthorne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Hawthorne is quick to defend against it.
Hawthorne defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawthorne throws a counter combo.#T3#
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Jackson.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet.
Hawthorne is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Cohen Hawthorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawthorne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hawthorne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawthorne is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Hawthorne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Hawthorne has control of the leg.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawthorne is working away from the top position though.
Hawthorne controlling the action here.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akamaru Jackson.
Well Hawthorne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cohen Hawthorne!
A victorious Cohen Hawthorne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ding Dong's guard.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ding Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Jackson distracts Ding Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ding Dong being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ding Dong has wrist control.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson works over Ding Dong with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson cracks Ding Dong with a solid left hand.
Jackson distracts Ding Dong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Ding Dong looks winded!
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Ding Dong is rocked!
Jackson loads up on a big left hand. Ding Dong felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jackson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ding Dong can't hide his disappointment, as Jackson celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamaru Jackson!
A determined Akamaru Jackson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Ding Ding Dong had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 43
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kemppainen.
Kemppainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kemppainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.#CL#
Kemppainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kemppainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kemppainen misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Kemppainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kemppainen digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemppainen scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kemppainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kemppainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kemppainen presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson prevents a body shot from Kemppainen.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A body shot lands from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kemppainen gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kemppainen as the two fighters clinch.
Kemppainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kemppainen. #BC#
Kemppainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kemppainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kemppainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Kemppainen connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Kemppainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemppainen lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Kemppainen connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Kemppainen scores with a leg kick.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Kemppainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chaos Kemppainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Nice takedown defense from Kemppainen. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Kemppainen throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Kemppainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Kemppainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kemppainen pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kemppainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kemppainen pushes Jackson against the cage. Kemppainen is working some dirty boxing. Kemppainen pushes off with a quick right hook! Jackson goes down! Jackson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kemppainen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaos Kemppainen!
An out of breath Chaos Kemppainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 82: Carter vs River
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
A jab lands there for Vidalotis.
Vidalotis lands a lovely overhand right.
Vidalotis looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
A big right from Vidalotis misses.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonidas Vidalotis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vidalotis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Vidalotis drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vidalotis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vidalotis seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Vidalotis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson stays in close to Vidalotis's body and controls the position.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidalotis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vidalotis wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Vidalotis is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
Vidalotis is controlling Jackson's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Vidalotis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vidalotis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vidalotis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Vidalotis's guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vidalotis wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidalotis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Vidalotis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vidalotis's head.
Vidalotis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson postures up in Vidalotis's guard and throws a big left but Vidalotis blocks it.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Vidalotis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Vidalotis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vidalotis trying to control the position.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vidalotis for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson continues to stall.
Jackson won't allow Vidalotis to sweep him here.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vidalotis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonidas Vidalotis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vidalotis looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Vidalotis with a poor takedown #TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson working away.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vidalotis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vidalotis is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Vidalotis is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vidalotis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vidalotis working the head and body with strikes.
Vidalotis is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Akamaru Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Vidalotis.
Vidalotis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson is pressing down on Vidalotis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vidalotis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jackson postures up in Vidalotis's guard and throws a big left but Vidalotis blocks it.
We've been informed that Vidalotis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vidalotis holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson controlling from the top position. #T2#
Vidalotis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vidalotis wants to sweep but no luck.
Vidalotis tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Vidalotis, which made it look bad.
Vidalotis cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Vidalotis cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Vidalotis looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Vidalotis throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Vidalotis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Vidalotis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vidalotis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vidalotis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vidalotis stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Vidalotis is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vidalotis throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Jackson wants to sweep here but Vidalotis controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is controlling Vidalotis's posture.
Vidalotis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vidalotis preventing the sweep.
Vidalotis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Vidalotis tries to pass.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vidalotis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vidalotis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vidalotis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson wants to control but Vidalotis is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vidalotis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vidalotis's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidalotis keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonidas Vidalotis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vidalotis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vidalotis misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Vidalotis.
Vidalotis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidalotis looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Nice jab there from Vidalotis.
Vidalotis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonidas Vidalotis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson slips under a jab from Vidalotis.#T1#
Vidalotis misses with a looping right.
Vidalotis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson slips a jab from Vidalotis.
Vidalotis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Vidalotis throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Vidalotis throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Vidalotis there.
Vidalotis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vidalotis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vidalotis looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Vidalotis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Akamaru Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vidalotis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vidalotis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Vidalotis avoids it well and moves away.
Vidalotis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Vidalotis.
Vidalotis scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Vidalotis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is trying to control Vidalotis's posture but Vidalotis avoids it.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vidalotis.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Vidalotis trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Vidalotis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Vidalotis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Vidalotis eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vidalotis is working away from the top position though.
Jackson manages to get to full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vidalotis passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Vidalotis is very close to passing his half guard.
Vidalotis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leonidas Vidalotis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vidalotis throws a big right hand that misses.
Vidalotis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vidalotis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vidalotis is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonidas Vidalotis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vidalotis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonidas Vidalotis!
Leonidas Vidalotis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FREECH! (free speech clothing inc with REFUNDS! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: NYF 77: Traumen vs Hopson
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Jackson goes for a double leg but Van Kerckhoven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Kerckhoven continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Van Kerckhoven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Van Kerckhoven. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Van Kerckhoven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson backing away here, and Van Kerckhoven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamaru Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kerckhoven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Van Kerckhoven feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Van Kerckhoven as Jackson shoots in.
Van Kerckhoven feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Van Kerckhoven sprawls well.
Van Kerckhoven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Kerckhoven tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.#T1#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Van Kerckhoven's head. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Kerckhoven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Kerckhoven to regain full guard. #T3#
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson distracts Van Kerckhoven with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson postures up in Van Kerckhoven's guard and throws a big left but Van Kerckhoven blocks it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kerckhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Kerckhoven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Kerckhoven looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Kerckhoven, not yet.
Van Kerckhoven trying to control the position here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kerckhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Jackson is in close to Van Kerckhoven's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Van Kerckhoven blocks nicely.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Kerckhoven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Kerckhoven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Kerckhoven managing to control the position.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Kerckhoven as he jumps to the side.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Van Kerckhoven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kerckhoven gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Van Kerckhoven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamaru Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Kerckhoven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Kerckhoven as he avoids it easily.
Van Kerckhoven replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Kerckhoven avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Van Kerckhoven stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Kerckhoven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Jackson shoots and misses
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Van Kerckhoven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Van Kerckhoven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a huge left! Jackson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Van Kerckhoven isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jackson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Van Kerckhoven!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Van Kerckhoven!
Patrick Van Kerckhoven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 73: Zigaro vs Vogels
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Nice jab there from Jackson. #CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Ferguson tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ferguson stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ferguson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands the left hand.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Ferguson lands a head kick!
Ferguson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ferguson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Jackson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ferguson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: NYF Challengers Series 1
Date: Jun 05, 2024

#R1#
Simons throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Simons throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simons looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Simons fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Simons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Simons does no damage.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Simons falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson cracks Simons with a solid left hand.
Simons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Simons trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Simons manages to get to full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Simons blocks nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson postures up in Simons's guard and throws a big left but Simons blocks it.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simons's head.#CUT2#It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Simons has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Simons avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Simons postures up.
Jackson tries to roll over but Simons keeps him under control.#T3#
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Simons is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simons is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is looking to control Simons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Simons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simons manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russ Simons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russ Simons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson looks to land a combination. Simons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Simons avoids it well.
As Jackson looks to move away, Simons throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Simons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russ Simons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simons looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson postures up in Simons's guard and throws a big left but Simons blocks it.
Simons controlling Jackson's posture. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simons.
Russ Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Simons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Simons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Simons circles away easily
and Simons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simons tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3##KD#
Simons lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Simons thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Simons connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Simons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson switches off momentarily and Simons cracks him with a monster right hand! Jackson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Simons dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Simons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Simons!
Russ Simons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vurris!
Vurris is breathing heavily.
Vurris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Vurris is rocked!
Jackson cracks Vurris with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jackson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Vurris is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamaru Jackson!
A pretty intense looking Akamaru Jackson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Peterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Peterson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Peterson's brow. #CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Peterson working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Peterson is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peterson is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#That has opened up Jake Peterson's cut even more.#T1#
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Peterson's hands, connecting with Peterson's forehead.#CUT#The cut above Jake Peterson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Peterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Jackson drops Kim with a nice combination! Jackson dives into Kim's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Jesse Kim has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kim working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Kim has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kim is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson cracks Kim with a solid left hand.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Kim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kim's head.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kim working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Jackson stands up over Kim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Kim's hands, connecting with Kim's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jackson connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kim - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SUPREME 14
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Tetrev misses with a looping left.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Tetrev avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tetrev! But no joy.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tetrev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Tetrev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson slips under a jab from Tetrev.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tetrev sprawls and moves away.
Tetrev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tetrev is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tetrev controlling the position well.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tetrev is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Tetrev punching from the bottom.
Tetrev wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson prevents Tetrev from improving his position.
Tetrev is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetrev trying to control from the bottom.
Tetrev wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tetrev is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tetrev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Well, with Tetrev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jackson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Tetrev is landing with strikes. Jackson can't take much more of this.
Tetrev has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jackson.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Jackson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jackson trying to control but not successfully.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Tetrev is landing with strikes. Jackson can't take much more of this.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Tetrev is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tetrev doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Tetrev wants to sweep but no luck.
Tetrev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tetrev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Tetrev works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tetrev working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tetrev preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tetrev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tetrev trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Tetrev slips an elbow through the middle.
Tetrev preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tetrev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tetrev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tetrev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tetrev wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Tetrev is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Tetrev postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tetrev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Tetrev stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.#T4#
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Tetrev is proving a slippery customer.
Tetrev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Tetrev postures up.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Tetrev controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tetrev distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tetrev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson seems keen to control Tetrev's posture.
Tetrev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is controlling Tetrev's posture.
Tetrev won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Tetrev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tetrev lands a nice shot to the body.
Tetrev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination. #KD#
Jackson drops Tetrev with a right and a left! Jackson comes rushing in but Tetrev regains his composure and manages to keep Jackson in guard. #CUT#It looks like Tomas Tetrev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tetrev is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Tomas Tetrev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tetrev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tetrev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVB#
Jackson pulls Tetrev in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tetrev landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Jackson wants to sweep here but Tetrev controlling him for the moment.
Tetrev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Tetrev preventing the sweep.
Jackson has Tetrev pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tetrev wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tetrev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson pulls Tetrev in close to his closed guard and prevents Tetrev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tetrev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tetrev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson controls Tetrev momentarily but Tetrev frees himself.
Tetrev landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tetrev.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tetrev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tetrev.
Tetrev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tetrev preventing the sweep.
Tetrev is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tetrev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tetrev is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.#T3#
Tetrev chips away with some ground and pound.
Tetrev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Tetrev stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Tetrev pushes his legs off easily.
Tetrev trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Tetrev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tetrev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tetrev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tetrev throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson pulls Tetrev in to control the position.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tetrev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Tetrev postures up.
Jackson trying to control the position here. #T4#
Tetrev stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Tetrev with a nice head shot there.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tetrev lands a couple of elbows.
Tetrev throws a big right hand that misses.
Tetrev trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Tetrev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tetrev from controlling successfully.
Tetrev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson pulls Tetrev in to control the position.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Tetrev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson pulls Tetrev in to control the position.
Tetrev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tetrev from controlling successfully.
Tetrev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomas Tetrev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomas Tetrev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tetrev connects with a single shot there.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Tetrev gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Tetrev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tetrev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tetrev is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamaru Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetrev trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tetrev into the cage.
Tetrev lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tetrev stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tomas Tetrev.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tetrev shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tetrev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice jab there from Tetrev. #CL2#
Tetrev moves into the clinch.
Tetrev trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Tetrev.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tetrev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Tetrev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tetrev throws an elbow but it misses.
Tetrev misses with the head strike.
Tetrev looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tetrev.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tetrev up against the cage.
Akamaru Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tetrev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Tetrev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tetrev taking a breather.
Tetrev stalling against the cage.
Tetrev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson letting Tetrev take a breather here.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Tetrev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Tetrev.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Tetrev improves position.
Tetrev throws a head punch that misses.
Tetrev avoiding damage.
Tetrev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Tetrev lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tetrev as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tetrev scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head. #TD#
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tetrev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tetrev breaks Jackson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tetrev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tetrev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tetrev throws a big right hand that misses.
Tetrev is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetrev is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tetrev wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Tomas Tetrev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Tetrev postures up.
Tetrev wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Tetrev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetrev is one step ahead there.
Tetrev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tetrev won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Tetrev stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Tetrev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tetrev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Tetrev!

Event: SUPREME 8
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Jackson clobbers The Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from The Machine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. The Machine is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in The Machine's guard.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Machine's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Machine controlling the position.
The Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVB#
Jackson wants to sweep here but The Machine controlling him for the moment.
The Machine sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Machine being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
The Machine content to stall in guard here.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
The Machine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson has his hands on The Machine's head, controlling the position.
The Machine won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
The Machine content to stall in guard here.
Jackson managing to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Machine is stalling in the full guard.
The Machine is continuing to stall.
The Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Machine tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Machine sprawls and moves away.
The Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Machine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Machine throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamaru Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The Machine takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson has The Machine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Machine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but The Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akamaru Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Machine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
The Machine tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but The Machine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Machine slips a jab from Jackson.
It seemed like The Machine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
The Machine throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
The Machine ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and The Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamaru Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Machine on his heels. He'll look to pass The Machine's guard now, I'm sure.
The Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVB#
Akamaru Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
The Machine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson has The Machine pulled in close to control his posture.
The Machine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Machine wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
The Machine controlling from the top position. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Machine working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson stands up over The Machine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Machine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Machine has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
The Machine is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Machine can do to turn this around?
The Machine pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Machine trying to control the position.
The Machine has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson postures up.
The Machine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The Machine is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
The Machine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson cracks The Machine with a solid left hand.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but The Machine is retaining full guard.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson is fighting to break The Machine's control of his arms but The Machine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Machine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that The Machine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
The Machine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from The Machine - that landed with a thud.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Machine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Machine lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Machine working aggressively here.
The Machine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Machine lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The Machine is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Machine down to the mat. The Machine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamaru Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The Machine tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
The Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Machine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Machine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from The Machine.
The Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
The Machine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but The Machine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Machine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
The Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Machine gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt. #T2#
The Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A shot in the inside from The Machine.
The Machine gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from The Machine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from The Machine.
A short body shot lands from The Machine as the two fighters clinch.
The Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Machine is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Machine lands a shoulder strike.
The Machine lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Machine scores with a shoulder strike.
The Machine misses with the head strike.
Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
The Machine misses with the head strike.
The Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
The Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Machine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Machine.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#T3#
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A short left from The Machine.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Machine working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for The Machine.
The Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Machine.
The Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from The Machine.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Machine.
The Machine throws a head punch that misses.
The Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
The Machine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
The Machine creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jackson with a big uppercut! Jackson tries to clinch up but The Machine pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jackson to the mat! Jackson covers up and The Machine unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine!

Event: SCF 3: Bison vs. West
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Hall drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position here. #T1#
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jackson trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Hall won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Jackson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Hall regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Hall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jackson seems keen to control Hall's posture.
Jackson is trying to keep Hall in close.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Jackson seems keen to control Hall's posture.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.#T4#
Hall throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Hall throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Hall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Hall throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands a jab.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall slips a jab from Jackson.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Hall digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Hall misses with a body shot.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Hall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall scores with a jab.
Hall lands with a right hand.
Jed Hall is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Hall fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Hall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hall throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson misses the jab.#T1#
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Hall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Hall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet. #T3#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hall stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson seems keen to control Hall's posture.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is controlling Hall's posture.
Jackson is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Hall avoids it easily.
Akamaru Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Hall!

Event: CFC 600
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joe quickly recovers to half guard.

Joe kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Joe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.#SUB2#
Joe has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joe's guard.#REVR##T1#
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe's head.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson distracts Joe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson won't allow Joe to get back to his feet.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe's head.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jackson throws a sloppy strike and Joe has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jackson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cottoneye Joe!
Our winner, Cottoneye Joe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 586
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Clappertron counters with a head kick that drops Jackson to the mat! Jackson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Clappertron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Clappertron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clappertron is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick by Clappertron misses #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is putting a hurting on Clappertron here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Clappertron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson controls the position.
Clappertron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clappertron managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson. #T1#
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clappertron is avoiding damage well.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clappertron to see if he's OK.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clappertron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clappertron tries to get out of the position.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clappertron keeps working.
Clappertron is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Clappertron is looking for a sweep.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Clappertron is right now.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Clappertron defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Clappertron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clappertron is letting Jackson control him for a moment. #T4#
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Clappertron controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clappertron will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Clappertron controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
More stalling from Jackson.
Clappertron is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson working away.
Clappertron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akamaru Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clappertron throws a quick counter head kick but Jackson was just out of range.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clappertron counters with a solid body kick.
Clappertron throws a body shot but no joy.
Clappertron throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Clappertron pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clappertron lands a nice looking body shot.
Clappertron throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Clappertron lands a big uppercut and Jackson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jackson looks OK. Clappertron waves Jackson back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Clappertron fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Clappertron throws a shot to the body.
Clappertron measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jackson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Randal Clappertron!
Randal Clappertron took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: CFC 579
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Akamu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Akamu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akamu misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Akamu managing to control the position.
Akamu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akamu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Akamu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Jackson advances to half guard.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson trying to control the action but Akamu is working from the bottom.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes.
Jackson winds up and cracks Akamu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akamu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to control. Akamu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akamu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akamu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akamu trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Akamu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akamu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akamu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson winds up and cracks Akamu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akamu tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#T3#
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Akamu to regain full guard.
Akamu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akamu tries to get out of the position.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Akamu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akamu's guard. #REVB#
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akamu looking for a sweep. Not yet Akamu, not yet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Akamu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson won't allow Akamu to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson trying to control but Akamu is working from the bottom.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akamu's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Akamu misses with a hook #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akamu!
Akamu gets back to half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Akamu won't allow it.
Jackson is stalling here. Akamu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Akamu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akamu wants to control for a moment but Jackson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Akamu prevents Jackson from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to roll over but Akamu keeps him under control.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akamu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akamu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Akamu working a defensive guard here.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Akamu blocks nicely.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Akamu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson won't allow Akamu to sweep him here. #T3#
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Akamu trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Akamu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akamu stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akamu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson postures up in Akamu's guard and throws a big left but Akamu blocks it.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jackson blocks a jab.
Akamu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akamu throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Akamu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Akamu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Akamu throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Akamu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akamu scores with a hook.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Jackson is nestled in close to Akamu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Akamu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akamu has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akamu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akamu defending well though.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is nestled in close to Akamu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson working over Akamu with some ground and pound. Akamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akamu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akamu is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Akamu's hands, connecting with Akamu's forehead.
Jackson controlling the action here.
John Akamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Akamu's head. #ROC2#Akamu is rocked!
Akamu has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Akamu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Akamu is hurt! He's hurt bad - Jackson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Akamu from any more punishment! Congratulations to Jackson! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
John Akamu spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 573
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schneider counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Schneider counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Schneider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Schneider.#TD2#
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson prevents Schneider from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Schneider is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!#SUB#
Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Schneider looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Schneider is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Schneider keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Schneider has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jackson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Schneider gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fred Schneider!
A relieved looking Fred Schneider thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 567
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1##TD#
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Creed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Creed is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.
Creed is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Creed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson controls the position from side control.
Creed dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Creed is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson cracks Creed with a big right hand but Creed just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Creed some visible discomfort. #T1#
Creed tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Creed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Creed on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jackson landing a few strikes. #T2#
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Creed some visible discomfort.
Creed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Creed wants to get back to his feet.
Creed is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position. #T3#
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Creed defends.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Creed takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Creed avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Creed is trying to get back to his feet.
Creed is being controlled here. #T4#
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Creed 's head but Creed avoids it well.
Jackson controls the position.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Creed is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Creed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jackson is staying tight to Creed 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Creed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Creed throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Creed is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Creed misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Creed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to control but Creed is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Creed is avoiding damage well.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Creed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Creed wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creed can do to turn this around?
Akamaru Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Creed defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Creed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Creed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Creed lands a body shot. #TD#
Creed is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Creed to the mat. Creed regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson won't allow Creed to get back to his feet.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Creed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamaru Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Creed 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akamaru Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Creed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Creed throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Creed throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Creed !
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Creed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Creed taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson taking a breather here. #T1#
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Creed takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Creed pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jackson trying to control the position but Creed is working away.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Creed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Creed prevents Jackson from improving position.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Creed keeps working.
Creed taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
Jackson trying to control the position but Creed is working away.
Apollo Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson trying to control the position but Creed is working away.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Creed some visible discomfort.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Creed 's temple.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Creed avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Creed takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Jackson throws an elbow but Creed slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Creed 's head but Creed avoids it well.
Jackson cracks Creed with a big right hand but Creed just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jackson controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is working Creed over with some ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamaru Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akamaru Jackson!
A pretty intense looking Akamaru Jackson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: CFC 558
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Orochi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orochi's guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Orochi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson distracts Orochi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Orochi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Orochi has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Doppo Orochi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 552
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Fazekas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.#CUT2#It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Fazekas swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson not doing much here.
Fazekas wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Fazekas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fazekas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson winds up and cracks Fazekas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fazekas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fazekas.#T1#
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson is in close to Fazekas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Fazekas is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Fazekas's head.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fazekas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fazekas is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fazekas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson working over Fazekas with some ground and pound. Fazekas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fazekas is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fazekas's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fazekas is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fazekas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Fazekas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Fazekas defends easily.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Fazekas is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fazekas is one step ahead there.
Fazekas looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jackson landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson is working Fazekas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson working Fazekas over with strikes.
Fazekas is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fazekas is still trying to improve position.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson winds up and cracks Fazekas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fazekas! But no joy.
Jackson misses with a takedown
letting Fazekas counter with a right hand.
Fazekas looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Fazekas thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fazekas can do to turn this around?
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Fazekas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fazekas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fazekas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fazekas down.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fazekas keeps working.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson takes a little break here. Fazekas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Fazekas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Akamaru Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Fazekas seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Fazekas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Jackson staying busy and making it hard for Fazekas to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jackson tries to break free. #T3#
Fazekas thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Fazekas avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fazekas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Fazekas in close. #T4#
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fazekas defends well.
Fazekas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazekas wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akamaru Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Fazekas counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Fazekas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fazekas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fazekas is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Fazekas circles away and we're back to standing.
Fazekas throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamaru Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fazekas misses with a straight right.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Fazekas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fazekas, which made it look bad.
As Jackson backs off Fazekas throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Fazekas. #T1#
Fazekas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fazekas sprawls and moves away.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Fazekas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fazekas.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Fazekas lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fazekas.
Fazekas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fazekas's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Fazekas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Fazekas's brow.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Fazekas keeps moving.
Fazekas wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson pushes down on Fazekas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson passes to side control. #T3#
Fazekas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fazekas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fazekas to see if he's OK.
Fazekas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson moves into full mount!
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fazekas hang on?
Jackson looking to finish Fazekas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fazekas!
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fazekas is looking to escape.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Fazekas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Fazekas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Fazekas is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Fazekas looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Fazekas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fazekas misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fazekas won't be happy with that.
Fazekas is trying to buck Jackson off.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working Fazekas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fazekas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fazekas some visible discomfort.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fazekas to see if he's OK.
Fazekas is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Fazekas trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
Fazekas seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Fazekas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Fazekas is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jackson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson retains his heavyweight title!

Event: CFC 543
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Akamu connects with a jab.
Akamu falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Akamu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akamu holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Akamu's brow.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Akamu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akamu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akamu's guard. #REVR#
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson works over Akamu with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akamu's head.
Akamu working a defensive guard here.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Jackson trying to control but Akamu is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akamu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Akamu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Akamu!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akamu defends well.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Jackson wants to hit a sweep here but Akamu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jackson there!
Akamu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akamu prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Akamu postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jackson slips a jab from Akamu.
Akamu throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Akamu with a nice cross.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akamu's guard.
Akamu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Akamu is keeping the position.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up in Akamu's guard and throws a big left but Akamu blocks it.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Akamu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Akamu won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. #T1#
Akamu postures up.
Akamu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Akamu controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Akamu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Akamu is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Akamu is working from the bottom.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akamu can do to turn this around?#T2#
Jackson stays in close to Akamu's body and controls the position.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Akamu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Akamu has wrist control.#T3#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Akamu keeps moving.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akamu keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Akamu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson postures up in Akamu's guard and throws a big left but Akamu blocks it.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Akamu can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Akamu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akamu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Akamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Akamu misses with a body shot.
Akamu is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Akamu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akamu thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
John Akamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akamu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Akamu misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akamu. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Akamu is quick to defend against it.
Akamu lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akamu sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Akamaru Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akamu is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes.
Akamu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson working over Akamu with some ground and pound. Akamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Akamu dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akamu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Akamu defends.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat. #T3#
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akamu tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson trying to control the position but Akamu is working away.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes here.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson tries to control but Akamu wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.#T4#
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Akamu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson lands a big shot to the head and Akamu winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson retains his heavyweight title!
The defeated John Akamu had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 536
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Boy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Boy.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Boy misses with a straight left.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Boy is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Boy's guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson stops Boy from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is working Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
Jackson stays in close to Boy's body and controls the position.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boy taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson working over Boy with some ground and pound. Boy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Boy is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Boy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Boy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boy's face.
We've been informed that Boy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boy looks winded!
Boy is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jackson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Boy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jackson and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson retains his heavyweight title!

Event: CFC 528
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Gardner throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Gardner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Gardner!#REVR#
Gardner won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gardner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gardner landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
Gardner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardner is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson has Gardner pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardner's guard. #REVB#
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson passes Gardner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson content to control rather than advance. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akamaru Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gardner circles away easily
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gardner quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Gardner dodges it nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but Gardner is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gardner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Gardner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gardner is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is trying to control. Gardner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardner tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gardner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gardner wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gardner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gardner dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Gardner defends.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Gardner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson. #T1#
Gardner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is dominant here and he's now got Gardner's back!
Jackson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jackson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jackson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jackson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jackson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gardner connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gardner's guard.#T2#
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gardner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Gardner's temple. #T3#
Gardner defending against the ground and pound.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Gardner prevents Jackson from improving position.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson takes a little break here. Gardner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson cracks Gardner with a big elbow.
Gardner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardner tries to get out of the position.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC2#Gardner is rocked!
Jackson trying to control the position but Gardner is working away.
Oh Gardner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gardner is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side.
Gardner seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson shoots in but Gardner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gardner, which made it look bad.
Gardner throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dives in and grabs Gardner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardner pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. #T1#
Gardner lands a jab to the head.
Gardner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gardner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gardner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Gardner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson shoots in but Gardner avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##TD2#
Gardner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Gardner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gardner throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gardner is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gardner. #REVR#
Jackson is trying to control. Gardner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Gardner is looking to escape.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Gardner's hands, connecting with Gardner's forehead.
Jackson is nestled in close to Gardner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson prevents Gardner from standing back up.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gardner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gardner tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Jackson throwing shots but Gardner is blocking nicely.
Gardner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rulon Gardner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Nice sprawl there from Gardner as Jackson shoots in.
Gardner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gardner.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gardner pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Gardner's brow. #T1#
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gardner wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson postures up in Gardner's guard and throws a big left but Gardner blocks it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardner swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Gardner cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gardner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson slips a straight right by Gardner.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Gardner gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Gardner lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Gardner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardner as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Gardner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulon Gardner had his way with Akamaru Jackson in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Gardner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gardner misses with a straight left.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Gardner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardner swivels and escapes.
Gardner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gardner, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Gardner misses the target.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.#T1#
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Gardner counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson. #T2#
Gardner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gardner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gardner is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jackson prevents Gardner from escaping the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gardner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gardner parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gardner to escape.
Akamaru Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Gardner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gardner pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gardner stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson prevents Gardner from escaping the position.
Gardner bucks up and tries to throw Jackson off but instead Jackson has got his back!
Jackson is punishing Gardner with some ground and pound. #T4#
Jackson punches Gardner on the ear.
Jackson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gardner. #ROC2#Gardner is rocked!
Jackson is raining down hard shots and and Gardner has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Akamaru Jackson!
Akamaru Jackson is the new heavyweight champion!
Rulon Gardner was interviewed post fight and said 'Keith Peterson was at some dive bar with a $5 floozy right before this fight. I call kangaroo court.'.

Event: CFC 523
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Gardner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gardner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gardner's waist but Gardner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gardner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gardner tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gardner to the ground. Gardner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Gardner to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Gardner gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Gardner manages to retain guard.
Gardner wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Gardner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. #ES#
Gardner scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Gardner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Gardner's guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson stops Gardner from standing up.
Gardner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson prevents Gardner from getting back to his feet.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Gardner pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Gardner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gardner continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Gardner counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Gardner, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Gardner against the cage but Gardner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gardner stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Gardner misses the target.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson dives in and grabs Gardner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardner pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardner as he avoids it easily.
Akamaru Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gardner circles away.
Gardner throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson looks winded!#T4#
Gardner misses with a looping right.
Gardner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Gardner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Gardner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gardner pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulon Gardner dominated that round.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gardner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Gardner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gardner swivels and escapes.
Gardner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gardner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gardner sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gardner as Jackson shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rulon Gardner is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Gardner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gardner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gardner quickly recovers to half guard.
Gardner taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Gardner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gardner tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson prevents Gardner from standing back up.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson prevents Gardner from standing back up.
Gardner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gardner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson stops Gardner from getting back to his feet.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Jackson stops Gardner from getting back to his feet.
Gardner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardner tries to get out of the position.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Gardner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gardner's head.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardner has wrist control.
Jackson distracts Gardner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson stands up over Gardner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gardner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gardner throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Gardner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Gardner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Gardner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Gardner works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gardner finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Gardner misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Gardner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gardner circles away easily
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gardner throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulon Gardner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Gardner looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gardner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gardner sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gardner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Gardner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson stops Gardner from standing up.
Akamaru Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Gardner blocks nicely.
Jackson stands up over Gardner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gardner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardner.
Jackson dives in and grabs Gardner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gardner pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Gardner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Gardner counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gardner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gardner throws out a powerful jab.
Gardner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardner looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Gardner looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses the jab.#TD2#
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gardner can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gardner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson stops Gardner from getting back to his feet.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Gardner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Akamaru Jackson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardner as he avoids it easily.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gardner counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gardner was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardner wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Gardner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gardner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gardner prevents it.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.#T1#
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Gardner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gardner enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gardner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gardner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson stops Gardner from standing up.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardner has wrist control.#T2#
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gardner's head.
Jackson prevents Gardner from getting back to his feet.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson won't allow Gardner to get back to his feet.
Jackson works over Gardner with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson stands up over Gardner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gardner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Gardner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gardner was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Gardner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Gardner!#REVR#
Gardner is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Gardner's temple.
Jackson is nestled in close to Gardner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5##TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Jackson postures up in Gardner's guard and throws a big left but Gardner blocks it.
Jackson distracts Gardner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson passes Gardner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Gardner's head.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Gardner is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Gardner is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gardner defending well though. #T1#
Gardner wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson throwing shots but Gardner is blocking nicely.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gardner is looking to escape.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gardner defending well though.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Gardner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gardner's half guard.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gardner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Gardner won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Gardner is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Gardner is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gardner is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gardner stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardner as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rulon Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Gardner sprawls well.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardner but Gardner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Gardner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardner.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamaru Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

Event: CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Jackson looks for a takedown but Akamu sprawls well.#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Akamu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson has Akamu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Akamu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Akamu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Akamu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akamu lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akamu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akamu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akamu is defending well.
Akamu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akamu lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Akamu. #TD2#
Jackson has picked Akamu up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akamu defending well though.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson. #T1#
Akamu trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Akamu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akamu tries to get out of the position.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akamu's head.
Akamu is looking to improve his position.
Jackson winds up and cracks Akamu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akamu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akamu trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes.
Akamu wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akamu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akamu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akamu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akamu keeps working.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akamu is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akamu keeps working.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akamu keeps working.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Akamu dodges it nicely.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Akamu moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akamu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akamu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Akamu misses.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Akamu gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Akamu scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Akamu was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson trying to control but Akamu is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akamu is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akamu is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Akamu's temple.
Akamu is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akamu is trying to get back to full guard.
Akamaru Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Akamu's hands, connecting with Akamu's forehead.
Jackson working over Akamu with some ground and pound. Akamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akamu has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akamu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Akamu's temple.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Akamu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson works over Akamu with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Akamu has wrist control.
Akamu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson cracks Akamu with a solid left hand.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akamu looking to control.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson trying to control but Akamu is working from the bottom.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Akamu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Akamu is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Akamu tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akamu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson prevents Akamu from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akamu keeps working. #T1#
Akamu trying to control here.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Akamu is working away.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Akamu's head.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Akamu's head.
Akamu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Akamu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
John Akamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Akamu's hands, connecting with Akamu's forehead.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Akamu has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Akamu's head.
Akamu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Akamu's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Akamu's hands, connecting with Akamu's forehead.
Akamu taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Akamu has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson is nestled in close to Akamu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson working over Akamu with some ground and pound. Akamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson winds up and cracks Akamu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson working Akamu over with strikes.
Jackson winds up and cracks Akamu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Akamu's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Akamu's hands, connecting with Akamu's forehead.
Jackson working over Akamu with some ground and pound. Akamu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akamaru Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamaru Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akamaru Jackson!
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Event: CFC Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Prilla.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prilla is looking for a sweep.
Prilla defending against the ground and pound.
Prilla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Prilla dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Prilla sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Prilla is looking to reverse the position.
Prilla takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Prilla is working from the bottom.
Prilla on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Prilla tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Prilla's head but Prilla avoids it well.
Jackson cracks Prilla with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Prilla's face as Jackson controls the position.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prilla to see if he's OK.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prilla to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Prilla is staying in there.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prilla takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Prilla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Prilla working to try and regain half guard.
Prilla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Prilla is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Prilla is squirming around nicely.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
Prilla is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.#T4#
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Prilla but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Prilla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Prilla takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson scoring with strikes but Prilla is staying in there.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Prilla but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Prilla is looking to land body kicks.
Prilla scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Prilla.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prilla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Prilla wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Prilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Prilla cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Prilla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prilla scores with a push kick.
Prilla feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Prilla then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prilla throws a shot to the body.
Prilla lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Prilla shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Prilla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Prilla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Prilla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prilla is aware though and is defending well.
Prilla postures up.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prilla defends well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Prilla won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Prilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prilla is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Prilla takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Prilla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat. #T3#
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Prilla avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Prilla is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Akamaru Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prilla wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson throwing strikes but Prilla manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Prilla scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Prilla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Prilla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prilla manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Prilla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson defending well as Prilla loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Prilla sprawls well.
Prilla throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prilla avoids it really well and circles away.
Anthony Prilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akamaru Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prilla's waist but Prilla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Prilla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Prilla gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Prilla wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prilla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson stands and throws Prilla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Prilla sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Prilla taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Prilla pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Prilla is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Prilla takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Prilla defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prilla some visible discomfort.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prilla keeps working.
Prilla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prilla tries to get out of the position.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position but Prilla is working away.
Prilla takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Prilla takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson is working Prilla over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Prilla down.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Prilla here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prilla to see if he's OK.
Prilla managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Prilla defends.
Jackson landing strikes.
Prilla is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Prilla tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Prilla wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Prilla takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Prilla wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamaru Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akamaru Jackson!

Event: CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Bizzy closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bizzy tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bizzy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bizzy goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akamaru Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bizzy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizzy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bizzy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Bizzy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Bizzy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bizzy's head.
Jackson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bizzy's head.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Bizzy.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson cracks Bizzy with a solid left hand.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Bizzy's brow.
Bizzy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bizzy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bizzy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jackson manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bizzy is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard. #T3#
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bizzy is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bizzy wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bizzy's head.
Bizzy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bizzy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jackson jumps into side control!
Jackson cracks Bizzy with a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bizzy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Bizzy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizzy is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Bizzy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizzy to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bizzy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bizzy jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bizzy!
Akamaru Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Bizzy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bizzy is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Bizzy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat. #T1#
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Bizzy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bizzy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bizzy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bizzy holds on to Jackson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bizzy tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Bizzy's temple. #T2#
Jackson cracks Bizzy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Bizzy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bizzy taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizzy can do to turn this around?
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bizzy is looking for a sweep.
Bizzy is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Bizzy is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Bizzy here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Jackson cracks Bizzy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bizzy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bizzy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson wants to control but Bizzy is keeping him busy.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Bizzy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bizzy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bizzy some visible discomfort.
Bizzy taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizzy to see if he's OK.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bizzy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Bizzy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bizzy down.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Bizzy is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bizzy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akamaru Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akamaru Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bizzy slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Bizzy shows good takedown defense.
Bizzy staying out of range there.
Bizzy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bizzy sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bizzy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Bizzy's head.
Jackson wants to control but Bizzy is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson prevents Bizzy from improving his position.
Jackson is trying to control. Bizzy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson wants to control but Bizzy is keeping him busy.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Bizzy has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson winds up and cracks Bizzy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Bizzy tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bizzy taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Bizzy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Bizzy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Jackson looking to finish Bizzy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bizzy!
Bizzy is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bizzy hang on?
Jackson looking to finish Bizzy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bizzy!
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Bizzy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Bizzy looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Bizzy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bizzy taking shots to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lark Bizzy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson breaks from Bizzy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bizzy?
Akamaru Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamaru Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akamaru Jackson!

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