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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a head kick but Sterling James moves out of range.
Sterling James throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
Sterling James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling James somewhat.
Sterling James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Sterling James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterling James circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterling James wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.
Sterling James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
William Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Sterling James.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Sterling James darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
#T1##CL2#
Sterling James rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sterling James won't allow it.
#BC2#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Sterling James swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Sterling James rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson tries to break free but Sterling James pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Sterling James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sterling James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Sterling James is controlling him.#BC2#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a head kick but Sterling James moves out of range.
And Sterling James tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sterling James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Sterling James moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling James tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Sterling James back against the cage.
Sterling James looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries to break free but Sterling James pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Sterling James.
Sterling James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Sterling James fails to pull guard.
Sterling James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Sterling James misses. #CL2#
Sterling James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sterling James stalling.
Sterling James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson tries to break free but Sterling James pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Sterling James tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sterling James drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Sterling James manages to break the clinch.
Sterling James fails with the takedown.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sterling James avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterling James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Jackson 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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Sterling James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sterling James wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
Sterling James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sterling James. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sterling James throws a counter combo.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick but Sterling James moves out of range.
Sterling James looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Sterling James has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sterling James won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling James can do to turn this around?
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Sterling James drags the fight down to the ground.
Sterling James striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Sterling James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sterling James is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Sterling James is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jackson leaves Sterling James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Sterling James lands an overhand right.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Sterling James shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
William Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Sterling James.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterling James circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterling James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Sterling James lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Sterling James moves into the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sterling James has double underhooks.
Sterling James prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Sterling James scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Sterling James has the dominant position.#TD2#
Sterling James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling James on the ground.
Sterling James pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sterling James trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Sterling James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenson Sterling James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sterling James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Sterling James and move into the clinch.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Sterling James avoids it well.
Sterling James darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Sterling James into the cage.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
William Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Sterling James.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Sterling James rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenson Sterling James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Sterling James gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sterling James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sterling James's guard.
Sterling James controlling the position.
Sterling James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to stand but Sterling James is controlling the position.
Sterling James content to stall in guard here.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Sterling James is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sterling James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Sterling James isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sterling James fails with a takedown attempt.
Sterling James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like William Jackson has been cut.#T3#
Sterling James throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Sterling James closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Sterling James pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Sterling James closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Sterling James pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sterling James sprawls and moves away.
Sterling James shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Sterling James breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Sterling James takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Jackson is trying to push Sterling James away but Sterling James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Sterling James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
William Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sterling James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Sterling James moves into the clinch successfully.
Sterling James has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sterling James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Sterling James has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling James tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Jackson!
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