Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 47
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Shima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Shima has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Shima misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.

Shima is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Shima'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.
Shima stalls.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Shima. #T1#
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jackson.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Shima throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.#T3#
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Shima stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima dips a shoulder and cracks Jackson with a mighty uppercut! Jackson falls back against the cage and Shima unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jackson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shima screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: MFC - 45
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Tarlah dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Tarlah's head and hops out.#TD#
Tarlah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Tarlah getting side control.
Tarlah lands strikes from half guard.
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
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. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tarlah 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Tarlah.
Jackson wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tarlah working Jackson over with strikes. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Tarlah lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jackson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tarlah jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFC - 43
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva clinches up against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ferreira Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hand.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva is struggling to control the position.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A short left from Ferreira Da Silva.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Ferreira Da Silva improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Ferreira Da Silva's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
Ferreira Da Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferreira Da Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Ferreira Da Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferreira Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva fails to land.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira Da Silva is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ferreira Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hand.
Ferreira Da Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferreira Da Silva won't allow it.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Ferreira Da Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferreira Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferreira Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira Da Silva drops Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ferreira Da Silva is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!

Event: UCF 86: Boxeri v Hardman
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Petchyindee moves into the clinch successfully.
Petchyindee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petchyindee avoiding damage.
Petchyindee lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Petchyindee stalling the fight.
Petchyindee told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Petchyindee lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Petchyindee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Nice elbow from Petchyindee.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson is trying to drag Petchyindee to the mat but Petchyindee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petchyindee leaning against his opponent.
Petchyindee lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petchyindee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Petchyindee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petchyindee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petchyindee has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tries to stall but Petchyindee uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Petchyindee landing knees to the body.
Petchyindee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petchyindee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petchyindee.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
Petchyindee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Petchyindee pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petchyindee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Petchyindee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
Petchyindee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it misses.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Petchyindee. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petchyindee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Petchyindee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petchyindee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Petchyindee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petchyindee has him pressed against the cage.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson is trying to drag Petchyindee to the mat but Petchyindee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Petchyindee, against the cage.
Petchyindee misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson letting Petchyindee take a breather here.
Petchyindee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petchyindee smiles and moves away.
Petchyindee throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Jackson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sagat Petchyindee!
Sagat Petchyindee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UCF 79: Hunter v McCarthy
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Van Der Livery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Der Livery throws a good cross that connects.
Van Der Livery connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot by Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Der Livery misses the jab.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Van Der Livery lands a head shot.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Livery looks winded!
Van Der Livery scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Der Livery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Livery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Livery misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Der Livery.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Van Der Livery avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Van Der Livery throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Van Der Livery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Der Livery swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Der Livery throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Der Livery throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Van Der Livery misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Van Der Livery didn't expect that.

Van Der Livery is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Van Der Livery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Livery misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Der Livery's head.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Van Der Livery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Van Der Livery!#REVB#
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Livery is one step ahead there.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Der Livery is controlling him.
Jackson trying to control the position. #T3#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Van Der Livery stands up from Jackson's guard - Van Der Livery perhaps looking for a knockout.
Van Der Livery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Van Der Livery manages to avoid it.
Van Der Livery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Der Livery has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson moves out of range as Van Der Livery strikes.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Der Livery swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Livery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Jackson is really struggling to control Van Der Livery but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Van Der Livery parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Der Livery to escape.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson trying to control the action but Van Der Livery is working from the bottom.
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 throwing strikes but Van Der Livery manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Van Der Livery dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Der Livery swinging wildly here.
A jab from Van Der Livery misses.
Van Der Livery's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Ford Van Der Livery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Der Livery throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Van Der Livery fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mark Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Van Der Livery's brow.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stands up over Van Der Livery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Van Der Livery is breathing heavily.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Van Der Livery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Livery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Van Der Livery blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Der Livery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Van Der Livery's brow.
Van Der Livery lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Van Der Livery won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Van Der Livery being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Der Livery won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is trying to keep Van Der Livery in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ford Van Der Livery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Van Der Livery.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Der Livery throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Livery 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.
Van Der Livery misses with a right hand
and Van Der Livery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson moves out of range as Van Der Livery strikes.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Van Der Livery manages to avoid it.
Van Der Livery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Der Livery won't be happy with that.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Jackson cracks Van Der Livery with a big right hand but Van Der Livery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Van Der Livery takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Van Der Livery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Van Der Livery is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Der Livery is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Van Der Livery on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Jackson! That's hurt Van Der Livery! Will he recover? Jackson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Jackson!

Event: UCF 62: Hunter v Almeda
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#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.
Braga wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Braga misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Braga controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Braga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Braga!#REVR#
Braga trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to control.
Braga trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Braga stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Jackson seems keen to control Braga's posture.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Braga pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Braga is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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 trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Braga manages to pass to mount!
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Braga. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB#
Braga swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alberto Braga!

Event: UCF 42: Dick Twist v Gray
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sun throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Sun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sun lands with a right to the head.
Sun keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Sun won't allow it.
Sun lands a right hand. #BC#
Sun breaks the clinch.
Sun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyoshi Sun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sun loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sun throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Sun misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sun clinches.
Sun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sun gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoshi Sun!

Event: UCF 26: Kahnwald v Oliveira
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hadrovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hadrovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Hadrovic avoids it easily.
Hadrovic scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Hadrovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hadrovic is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Hadrovic tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson jumps guard but Hadrovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hadrovic jumps guard.
Hadrovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hadrovic is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.#T1#
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Hadrovic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hadrovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hadrovic misses with a combination #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Hadrovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hadrovic is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hadrovic slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Hadrovic passes into side.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jackson tries to control but Hadrovic manages to take his back.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jackson prevents Hadrovic from getting a body triangle.
Jackson trying to control the position but Hadrovic manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Hadrovic struggling to keep hold of the position. #T4#
Jackson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hadrovic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jackson tries to escape but Hadrovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hadrovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hadrovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Hadrovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big right from Hadrovic misses.
Hadrovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Hadrovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hadrovic misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Hadrovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Hadrovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hadrovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Amir Hadrovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hadrovic taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hadrovic to see if he's OK.
Hadrovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC2#Hadrovic is rocked!
Jackson lands a huge shot from side control! Hadrovic is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Jackson!

Event: MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Noah Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson staying out of range there.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Gordon scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Gordon throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. #T1#
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gordon scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gordon points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Jackson wakes up just in time to hear Gordon thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Gordon!

Event: MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 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.
Apuro dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Apuro's head and hops out.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Apuro avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Apuro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Apuro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apuro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Apuro lands some shots froms side control.
Apuro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Apuro lands an elbow.
An elbow from Apuro crashes against the mat.
Jackson wants to control but Apuro postures up.
Apuro working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Apuro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Apuro in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jackson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Apuro turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mursk Apuro waved his t-shirt featuring Sakura Style's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMAH 86
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1##TD2#
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from McDonald.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - McDonald scoring with strikes.
McDonald trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jackson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
A victorious David McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAH 81
Date: Oct 09, 2023

#R1#
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Gauthier pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Gauthier on the inside.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gauthier gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Gauthier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to push Gauthier away but Gauthier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gauthier lands an elbow inside.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Gauthier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryder Gauthier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jackson.
Gauthier defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Gauthier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gauthier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gauthier wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson throws a hook but Gauthier blocks it.
Gauthier moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier slips under a jab from Jackson.
Gauthier scores with a nice right hand.
Gauthier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gauthier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson shoots in but Gauthier avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Gauthier scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Gauthier forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Gauthier has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gauthier smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Gauthier.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Gauthier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!#CL#
Gauthier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gauthier finish him?
Gauthier lands a big knee to the head and Jackson goes down! Gauthier pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryder Gauthier!

Event: MMAH 75
Date: Sep 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Merali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Merali controlling the position. #SUB#
Jackson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Merali has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jackson's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jackson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Merali!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dante Merali!

Event: MMAH 72
Date: Aug 31, 2023

#R1#
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nbang. #CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Nbang has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Nbang breaks from the clinch.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Nbang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Nbang darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Nbang has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nbang tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Nbang back against the cage.
Nbang can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Nbang is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nbang manages to break the clinch.
Nbang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nbang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nbang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nbang cracks Jackson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stand Nbang!
Post fight, Stand Nbang stared into the camera and said 'What a bang that was! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Pretzel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pretzel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pretzel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Pretzel defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pretzel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Pretzel is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pretzel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pretzel is breathing heavily.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pretzel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Pretzel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pretzel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pretzel tries to get out of the position.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Pretzel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pretzel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson cracks Pretzel with a solid left hand.
Jackson trying to control but Pretzel is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Jackson works over Pretzel with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson cracks Pretzel with a solid left hand.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Pretzel is rocked!
Jackson gets to his feet and stands over Pretzel, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pretzel felt that one! Jackson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pretzel from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Jackson!

Event: WFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie staying calm.#T1#
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gracie moves into full mount! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Gracie.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gracie is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jackson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
Gracie controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Gracie pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling from mount. #T1#
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie moves to the back.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jackson's body.
Gracie is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jackson's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Good control from Gracie.
Jackson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie controls the action.#T4#
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie continues to hold on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.#TD2#
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie 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!
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jackson just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie. #T1#
Jackson tries to escape the position.
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracie is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Gracie continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Gracie.#T3#
Gracie controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Jackson buck him off.
Gracie is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Jackson tries to buck him off. #T4#
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
Mark Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rio Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WFC Las Vegas 5
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.#TD#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Gracie moves into full mount!
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Good control from Gracie.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie gets his hands free as Jackson looks to control.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Jackson trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jackson tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Gracie.
Jackson is trying to stand back up.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie.
Gracie not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Gracie controls the action.#T4#
Jackson trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Gracie continues to hold on tight.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Jackson is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie 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 wants a takedown.
Jackson tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie moves to back control.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position. #T2#
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gracie is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Gracie continues to stall.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Gracie avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
Gracie wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Rio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
More hug and hope from Gracie.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Jackson wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Jackson has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jackson.#T2#
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Jackson prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
Gracie controls the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gracie controls the position.
Jackson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jackson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mark Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rio Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Son sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Son works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Son throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Son is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Son is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Jackson works over Son with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Son working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily. #SUB#
Son 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.
Jackson is in close to Son's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Son's head.#T2#
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Son is rocked!
Son has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Son is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson loads up on a big left hand. Son 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! Son can't hide his disappointment, as Jackson celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Jackson!

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