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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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