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Event:
ENIGMA 244
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson. #TD#
Dhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dhu connects with a couple of short punches.
Dhu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dhu is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dhu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhu is one step ahead there.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dhu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Dhu throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dhu controls the pace.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dhu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dhu misses with a low kick.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Dhu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dhu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson tries to stand but Dhu is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Dhu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Dhu sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Dhu is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Dhu defends it. #SUB#
Dhu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dhu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is thwarting Dhu's attempts to control the position.
Dhu is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dhu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dhu keeps moving.
Dhu lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Dhu pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dhu defends it nicely.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDhu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghillie Dhu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dhu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhu dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Dhu's head and hops out.
Dhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Dhu.
Dhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ghillie Dhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhu.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dhu controls his leg.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Dhu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dhu's head.
Dhu trying to control from the bottom.
Ghillie Dhu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dhu is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dhu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Dhu wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dhu keeps moving.
Dhu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dhu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dhu works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Dhu pushes him off.
Dhu fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Dhu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Dhu advances to half guard.
Dhu throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Dhu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Dhu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Dhu landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Jackson tries to hold on but Dhu pushes him away.
Dhu controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Dhu maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Dhu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhu landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghillie Dhu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson misses with a combination
#CL#
and Dhu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dhu has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dhu takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Ghillie Dhu has been cut.
Jackson jumps guard but Dhu stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dhu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Dhu lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Dhu.
Jackson avoiding damage as Dhu throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Dhu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dhu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghillie Dhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Jackson.#T1#
Jackson moves out of range as Dhu throws a body kick.
#TD#
Dhu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Dhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dhu 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.
Dhu stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.#T2#
Dhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghillie Dhu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Dhu clinches up against the cage.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Dhu.
#T3#
Dhu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dhu is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Dhu holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Dhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dhu tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Dhu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dhu duly obliges.
Jackson wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
Dhu gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Dhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dhu.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Dhu against the cage.
#TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Zack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghillie Dhu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dhu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ghillie Dhu.
Well Dhu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghillie Dhu! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nesse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nesse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kesse Nesse. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nesse drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Nesse postures up.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.#SUB#
Nesse tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nesse has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nesse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Jackson wants to control but Nesse postures up.#SUB#
Nesse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to buck Nesse off but Nesse is having none of it.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nesse off and has taken his back!
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nesse has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesse turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nesse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nesse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nesse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nesse has Jackson in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Nesse throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Nesse's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nesse, who protects the arm well.
Jackson trying to control the position but Nesse is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nesse!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nesse is looking to escape. #T3#
Nesse sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nesse punching from the bottom.
Nesse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nesse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
#SUB#
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nesse to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nesse pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kesse Nesse! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 233
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Jackson moves away from the strike by Carrillo.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carrillo.
Jordan Carrillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carrillo loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Carrillo throws out a powerful jab.
Carrillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carrillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson slips a jab from Carrillo.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carrillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carrillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carrillo looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Carrillo throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.#T1#
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carrillo connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Carrillo.
Jordan Carrillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carrillo looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD#
Carrillo cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carrillo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!#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!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carrillo.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Carrillo finish him?
Jackson slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Carrillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carrillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Good work by Carrillo as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick lands for Carrillo.
Carrillo jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carrillo keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Carrillo. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carrillo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Carrillo connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jackson out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Carrillo!
After winning the bout, Jordan Carrillo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 224
Date: Oct 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Ragno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Ragno avoids it well and moves away.
Ragno swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Ragno avoids it.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragno.#CL#
Jackson pushes Ragno up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ragno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ragno is defending well.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragno throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ragno prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragno lands a jab.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ragno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson moves out of range as Ragno strikes.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ragno.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragno. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ragno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ragno circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragno! But no joy.#CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ragno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ragno is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ragno has his back to the cage. #TD#
Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ragno uses from the top position.
Ragno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ragno trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ragno has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ragno's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragno is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ragno keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ragno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVB#
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragno trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ragno from controlling successfully.
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.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Ragno postures up.
Ragno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragno looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ragno has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragno looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragno, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shimshon Ragno dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ragno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ragno takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
As Ragno looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Ragno just gets out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Ragno.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Ragno misses with a right hand #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson trying to control but Ragno is working from the bottom.
Ragno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson postures up.
Ragno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ragno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragno throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Shimshon Ragno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson slips a jab from Ragno.
Ragno missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Ragno, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Ragno against the cage but Ragno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson slips a jab from Ragno.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ragno swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragno scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragno tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragno to the ground. Ragno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a looping left.#T3#
Jackson slips a straight right by Ragno.
Ragno throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Ragno missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Ragno avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ragno lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Ragno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragno misses the target.
Shimshon Ragno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Ragno is quick to defend against it.
Ragno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ragno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragno 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.
Ragno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Ragno throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ragno misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragno throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragno scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson slips under a jab from Ragno.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson pushes Ragno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragno.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ragno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ragno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ragno trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ragno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Jackson jumps guard and drags Ragno to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shimshon Ragno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ragno.
Shimshon Ragno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ragno lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Ragno both land. Nice combination.
Ragno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ragno.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragno.
Ragno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragno.
Ragno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragno misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Ragno has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but Ragno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ragno just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Ragno sprawls well.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Jackson tries to clinch up but Ragno circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ragno.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragno.
Nice cross by Ragno.
Nice sprawl there from Ragno as Jackson shoots in.
Ragno thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Ragno lands a slapping body shot.
Ragno throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragno throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragno connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragno.
Jackson throws a quick counter head kick but Ragno was just out of range.
Ragno looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ragno misses the target.
Ragno works Jackson's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragno gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ragno smiles and moves away.
Ragno looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ragno.
Ragno lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson slips under a jab from Ragno.
Ragno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Ragno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Jackson looks for a takedown but Ragno sprawls well.
Ragno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson slips a straight right by Ragno.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ragno.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ragno sprawls and moves away.
Ragno misses the jab.
Ragno misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Ragno breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ragno.
Ragno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Ragno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragno throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ragno.
Ragno looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Zack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragno looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shimshon Ragno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ragno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shimshon Ragno! |
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