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Event:
SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Meta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Meta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.#CL2#
Meta moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meta pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Meta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meta lands a body punch.
Meta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Meta presses Jackson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Meta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Meta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meta tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
#T1#
A short right from Meta.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meta lands with a left to the head.
Meta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meta lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Meta.
Meta lands a body shot.
Meta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meta slowing the pace effectively.
Meta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Meta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meta pushes Jackson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meta lands with a left to the head.
Meta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meta lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Meta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meta lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#T2#
Meta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta.
Meta presses Jackson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Meta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Meta lands a left hand.
#KD2#
Meta drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#KD2#
Meta drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Meta lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jackson to his knees! Meta keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Meta!
New Meta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSD 4: Knox's Nightmare
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Calhoun tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calhoun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Calhoun avoids it easily.
Calhoun is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Calhoun is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
We've been told by Calhoun's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Calhoun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calhoun after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Calhoun tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.#TD2#
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Calhoun regains guard.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Calhoun 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.
Calhoun being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Calhoun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Calhoun wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is controlling Calhoun's posture.
Calhoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Calhoun being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson is continuing to stall.
Calhoun wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Calhoun preventing the sweep.
Jackson pulls Calhoun in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson controlling Calhoun's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calhoun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Calhoun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calhoun moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.#CL#
Calhoun darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes.#TD2#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Calhoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Calhoun struggling a bit here.
Calhoun tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Calhoun tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson working away.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calhoun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Calhoun is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Calhoun denies him.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.#T5#
Calhoun wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Calhoun is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Calhoun's legs.
Calhoun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calhoun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Calhoun manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Calhoun is defending the position.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Calhoun defends it.
Calhoun is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Calhoun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson controlling the action here. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Calhoun is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Calhoun is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Calhoun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calhoun tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Calhoun tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Calhoun's guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Jackson postures up.
#SUB#
Calhoun is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Calhoun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
Calhoun being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Calhoun has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Calhoun tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Calhoun's guard.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson stays in close to Calhoun's body and controls the position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Calhoun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calhoun keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calhoun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Calhoun keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Calhoun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Calhoun keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Calhoun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson stays in close to Calhoun's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson tests Calhoun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calhoun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Calhoun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the ropes.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Calhoun.
#TD2#
Jackson has picked Calhoun up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calhoun is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Calhoun regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Calhoun is retaining full guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calhoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calhoun being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calhoun wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makai Calhoun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calhoun defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Calhoun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Calhoun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Calhoun throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calhoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Calhoun tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T5#
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calhoun. #TD2#
Calhoun tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Calhoun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Calhoun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Calhoun tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Calhoun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clifford Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calhoun wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Calhoun is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Calhoun wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson catches Calhoun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calhoun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a hook but Calhoun avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Calhoun throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.#T7#
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calhoun drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson scores with a jab. Calhoun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson with a jab.
Calhoun tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Calhoun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calhoun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calhoun ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Calhoun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calhoun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clifford Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calhoun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T8#
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calhoun is looking to clinch.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Calhoun avoids it easily.
Calhoun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Calhoun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Calhoun is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
Calhoun slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson 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.
Jackson lands a jab.
Calhoun walks into a left hand.
Calhoun walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab when Calhoun was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calhoun wants to clinch.#T9#
Calhoun slips a straight right by Jackson.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Clifford Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Calhoun pushes Jackson against the ropes but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Calhoun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calhoun moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Calhoun takes one to the chin there.
Jackson throws a hook but Calhoun blocks it.
Calhoun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Calhoun tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Calhoun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makai Calhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Calhoun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Calhoun - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Calhoun. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 18:20
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 18:20
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Jackson! |
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Event:
SSD: The Second Coming
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Clifford Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Murphy trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson keeping hold of Murphy's head, controlling as best he can.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Murphy uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Murphy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Murphy wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Murphy is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
Murphy trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Murphy looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murphy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Murphy trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T6#
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control.
Murphy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Murphy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Murphy looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy working the ground and pound effectively.
Murphy 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.#T7#
Murphy scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Murphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Murphy raining down shots from the mount!
Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Murphy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Murphy working Jackson over with strikes here.
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.#SUB#
Murphy is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
Murphy with good strikes from the mount here!#T8#
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Murphy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Murphy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Clifford Jackson has been cut.
Murphy is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Jackson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shaun Murphy! |
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