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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Manduano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU#
Manduano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Manduano misses.
Manduano lands a two punch combo.
Manduano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manduano misses with a few strikes there.
Manduano scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manduano.
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!
Manduano looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manduano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Manduano. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Manduano misses with a body shot.
Manduano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Manduano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Manduano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Manduano.
Manduano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manduano closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Manduano pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manduano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manduano tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Manduano avoids it easily.
Manduano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Miguel Manduano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Roy Jackson.
Manduano scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Manduano moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Manduano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manduano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson letting Manduano take a breather here.#T2#
Manduano is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Manduano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Manduano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manduano.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manduano fails to land with a series of punches.
Manduano lands a jab-cross combination.
Manduano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manduano throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manduano!
Manduano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miguel Manduano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manduano throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manduano throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Manduano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manduano misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Manduano both land. Nice combination.
Manduano misses with a double jab.
Manduano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manduano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manduano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Manduano.
#T4#
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Manduano cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Manduano scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manduano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Manduano pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manduano can't break the clinch.
Manduano is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manduano tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Manduano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Manduano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manduano.
Manduano lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Jackson gets caught napping as Manduano dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Jackson kicks Manduano off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manduano digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Manduano throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Manduano is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Manduano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manduano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Manduano lands a jab to the head.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miguel Manduano is winning the standup battle so far.
Manduano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Manduano misses with a few strikes there.
Manduano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Manduano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Manduano thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manduano misses with the combination.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Manduano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch.
Manduano lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Manduano.
Manduano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Manduano lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Manduano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manduano is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Manduano clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Manduano manages to break the clinch.
Manduano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Manduano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Manduano showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manduano decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Manduano throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Manduano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manduano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Manduano misses.
No joy there for Manduano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manduano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manduano but Manduano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miguel Manduano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Roy Jackson.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manduano can pounce on him.
#T4#
Manduano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Manduano.
Manduano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Manduano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Jackson looks to move away, Manduano throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Manduano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Manduano clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch.
Manduano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manduano, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Manduano.
No joy there for Manduano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Manduano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Manduano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Manduano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manduano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manduano wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manduano swivels and escapes.
Manduano fails to land with a series of punches.
Manduano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manduano can pounce on him.
Manduano works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manduano throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manduano lands an overhand right.
Manduano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Miguel Manduano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manduano misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manduano. Manduano obviously looking to wear him down.
A right-left combo lands from Manduano.
Manduano throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Manduano sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Manduano is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
#SUB2#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manduano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Manduano is defending it quite comfortably.
Manduano gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Manduano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson won't allow Manduano to sweep him here.
Miguel Manduano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Manduano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR#
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manduano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miguel Manduano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Manduano stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. #SU#
Manduano stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Manduano looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Manduano has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Manduano lands an uppercut.#T4#
Manduano can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Manduano sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miguel Manduano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Roy Jackson.
Manduano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Manduano avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Manduano. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Manduano clinches. #BC#
Manduano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Manduano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manduano 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Manduano! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Loman misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Loman.
Stephen Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson is working for takedown but Loman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Loman jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Loman has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Loman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loman defends it well.
Loman is looking to escape.
Loman moves into full guard.
#T2#
Loman is trying to keep Jackson in close.
#SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Loman from standing up.
Loman postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loman defends it easily.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Loman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! #REVB#
Loman wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Loman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Loman.
Loman in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Loman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is trying to control Loman's posture but Loman avoids it.
Loman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Roy Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Loman shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loman kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loman circles away.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Loman tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Loman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Loman is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Loman in his guard.#REVR#
Stephen Loman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loman tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson has Loman pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loman is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loman throws a big elbow that misses.
Loman wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Loman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Loman wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Loman in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Loman has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loman's guard.#REVB#
Loman 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.#SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SU#
Loman stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Loman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loman gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stephen Loman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Loman has a takedown stuffed.
Loman shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loman stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Loman leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Loman is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Loman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Jackson rushes Loman and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loman is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Loman looking for a takedown. #TD#
Loman gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Loman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Loman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR#
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loman throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Loman from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loman 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 avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loman.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Roy Jackson.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Abdulayev has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Abdulayev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Abdulayev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abdulayev manages to end up in side control.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abdulayev is controlling him well.
Abdulayev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Abdulayev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Abdulayev tries to stand but Jackson is controlling his head.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Abdulayev is controlling the position.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Abdulayev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abdulayev shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Anthony Roy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Abdulayev.
Abdulayev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Abdulayev avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Abdulayev avoids it well and moves away.
Abdulayev digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Abdulayev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Abdulayev wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Abdulayev looks winded!#T3##REVB##SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdulayev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Abdulayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Abdulayev is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Abdulayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
#T4#
Abdulayev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdulayev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Roy Jackson will probably get the nod.
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#
Abdulayev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Abdulayev gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson has his feet on Abdulayev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Abdulayev moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Abdulayev pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abdulayev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abdulayev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abdulayev! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Abdulayev wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Abdulayev taking a breather here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson tries to escape but Abdulayev is in control.
Abdulayev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Abdulayev wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his arm.#T3#
Abdulayev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Said Abdulayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Abdulayev.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abdulayev.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdulayev is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdulayev closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Abdulayev pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abdulayev has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Abdulayev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVB#
Abdulayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Said Abdulayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdulayev fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Abdulayev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulayev trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Abdulayev controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdulayev looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abdulayev fails with the takedown.
Anthony Roy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Abdulayev.
Abdulayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdulayev is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Abdulayev tries to clinch up.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Abdulayev is quick to defend against it.
Abdulayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Abdulayev avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdulayev finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdulayev.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abdulayev sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Abdulayev clinches. #TD#
Jackson tightens his grip and picks Abdulayev up, before dumping him to the ground. Abdulayev manages to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abdulayev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Abdulayev in his guard.#REVB#
Abdulayev stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Said Abdulayev.
I think Abdulayev 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Said Abdulayev!
Said Abdulayev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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