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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Wilkinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson 's guard now, I'm sure. Wilkinson looking to pass the guard. Wilkinson 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##SUB2# Jackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wilkinson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jackson is looking to defend but Wilkinson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jackson ! Wilkinson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jackson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Wilkinson! After winning the bout, Josh Wilkinson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KIFC 83
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Anora has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though. Jackson working over Anora with some ground and pound. Anora looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Anora has been cut. Jackson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Jackson is trying to control. Anora wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Anora trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jackson manages to pass to mount!
Anora is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson looking to ground and pound but Anora is blocking nicely. Jackson landing shots from mount. #CUT#That has opened up Ricardo Anora's cut even more. Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Anora but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#The cut above Ricardo Anora's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricardo Anora's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Curtis Jackson ! Ricardo Anora was interviewed post fight and said 'he did a really good job, he was the better fighter today, congrats to him, all the respect'. |
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Event:
KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1# Jackson has his takedown stuffed and Butler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jackson misses with a takedown and Butler counters with a lovely straight right hand! Butler lands a jab to Jackson 's midsection. Jackson tries for a takedown but Butler circles away easily and Butler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Geezer Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Jackson . Butler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt #KD# and Butler counters with a nice right hand that sends Jackson toppling to the canvas! Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Butler finish him?! Jackson looks winded! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson with a poor takedown and Butler counters with a big right hand! Oh Jackson is in trouble here! Butler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geezer Butler! During a confident post fight interview, Geezer Butler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 51-
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jackson won't allow Win to get back to his feet. Jackson wants to control from the top but Win keeps moving. Win preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Win working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson . Win is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea. Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Win uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson 's guard. Nice move by Win!#REVB# Win wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Win is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.#T1# Win throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Win's guard. #REVR# Jackson wants to control from the top but Win keeps moving. 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. 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. Win bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson 's guard. #REVB# Win stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson . Jackson pulls Win in close to prevent any damage. Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Win is stalling in the full guard. Win working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Win stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Win is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him. Jackson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Win controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Win lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD# Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jackson misses with a head shot. Win uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4# Win working a defensive guard here.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Win has wrist control. Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Win's head. Win pulls Jackson in to control the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Win 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. Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Win keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Win utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Win preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jackson postures up in Win's guard and throws a big left but Win blocks it. 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 Curtis Jackson will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson . Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Win as he jumps to the side. Curtis Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Win leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him. Win stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson . Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. Jackson looks for a takedown but Win sprawls well. Left hook, right uppercut from Win. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson shoots in and drives through. Win sprawls well. Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Win manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Win feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Win then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1##TD# Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Win looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Win tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jackson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Win can do anything to dispel that myth. Win wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson .
Win 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. Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Win can't escape the position.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Win is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson with good strikes from the mount here! Jackson avoids the attempt from Win to control. Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Win is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Jackson with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Win is rocked! Win is breathing heavily. Jackson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Win! Jackson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Win and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curtis Jackson ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1# Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Salace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Salace is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Salace fails in his attempt to clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salace lands a two punch combo.
Salace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Salace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks. Salace closes the distance and lands a one-two. Salace tries to clinch up. Jackson takes one to the chin there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Salace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Salace.#TD2# Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Salace's guard. Jackson lands a couple of digs. Jackson with a nice head shot there. Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Salace is retaining full guard. Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. Jackson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. Salace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jackson slips nicely into half guard. Salace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson . Jackson trying to control the pace. Jackson winds up and cracks Salace with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Cisay Salace has been cut. Salace is breathing heavily. Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salace defending well though. Jackson working the head and body with strikes. Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Salace is rocked!#CUT2#Cisay Salace's cut is getting worse. Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Oh Salace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Salace seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#Cisay Salace's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Salace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Salace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson . Jackson controlling the pace. Nice strikes from Jackson there. #CUT2#Jeez, Cisay Salace's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cisay Salace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Curtis Jackson ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Walker's guard.#SUB# Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Walker keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. Walker keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson postures up in Walker's guard and throws a big left but Walker blocks it. Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#It looks like Brian Walker has been cut. Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body. Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walker's head.#ROC2#Walker is rocked! Jackson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Walker's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curtis Jackson ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1# Menendez lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson 's hand. #TD2# Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. Menendez wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#It looks like AJ Menendez has been cut. Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jackson advances to 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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Menendez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Menendez is rocked!#CUT2#AJ Menendez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at AJ Menendez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Curtis Jackson ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Long regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson . 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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Long tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jackson pushing down on Long's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jackson moves into full mount! Long won't be happy about that! Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes. Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson loads up with a big shot that hurts Long! He's pulled Jackson in close but Jackson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Long survive? More strikes from Jackson and Long is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curtis Jackson ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1# Twist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Twist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A jab from Twist does it's job there. Twist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jackson tries for a takedown but Twist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Twist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. No joy there for Twist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Jackson has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him. Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Twist sprawls well. Twist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. Twist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD# Twist gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Twist manages to retain guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1# Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. Twist keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Twist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Twist 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. Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Twist manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Twist has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment. Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat. Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Twist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Twist as he avoids it easily. Twist replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Twist!
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Twist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.#T2# Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Twist shows good takedown defense. #TD# Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Twist wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control. Jackson working the head and body with strikes. Jackson passes to full mount! Twist is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3# Jackson content just to control the position here. Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Twist is squirming around, avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control the action. Twist avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson .
You get the feeling that Twist really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jackson raining down shots from the mount! Twist looks winded! A nice elbow there by Jackson .#T4# Twist holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Twist is squirming around, avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control the action. Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes. Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice elbow there by Jackson .#ROC#Twist is rocked! Jackson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Twist goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Jackson !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curtis Jackson ! |
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