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Event:
UnderGround FC 66
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Snicket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snicket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Snicket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Jackson has been cut.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Snicket moved out of range nicely.
Snicket circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snicket counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snicket sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Jackson tries to bum rush Snicket with a series of wild strikes but Snicket uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snicket connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snicket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Snicket finish him?
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Snicket on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Snicket lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Snicket stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Snicket counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lemony Snicket!
Lemony Snicket seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 57
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Shin Bum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shin Bum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Park Shin Bum has been cut.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shin Bum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shin Bum misses with a straight right.
Shin Bum misses with a hook
#KD#
and Jackson counters with a crisp one two that drops Shin Bum! Jackson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shin Bum to his feet! Shin Bum is in big trouble!#ROC#
Shin Bum is rocked!
Shin Bum swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin Bum is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Park Shin Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin Bum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson cracks Shin Bum with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Shin Bum tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jackson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Shin Bum is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Anthony Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Park Shin Bum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its life hes better tonight and im not so hes the winner. Props to him he worked this hard just to defeat me. And hes got the job done. Im out. !!! DROP THE MIC.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 51
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Galeos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Jackson loses concentration momentarily and Galeos pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Jackson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Galeos finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Kristian Galeos!
Kyle Kristian Galeos took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 41
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
#T1#
Jackson tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Smith works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Jackson looks winded!#T4#
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Smith works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Smith keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith is working Jackson over against the cage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Smith pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
#T2#
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a big uppercut that drops Jackson! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackson lies dazed against the cage as Smith celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
A relieved looking Joe Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 31
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Happy avoids it well.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Happy.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Happy unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson clobbers Happy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Happy shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Happy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Happy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Happy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.#T1#
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Happy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Happy is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy stalling.
Let's hope that Happy 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.#T2#
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Happy is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Happy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Happy throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Happy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Happy stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Happy gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting. #T1#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Happy moves out of range.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Anthony Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Happy misses with a head kick.
Happy avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Happy circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Happy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Happy.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Happy avoids nicely. #T2#
Happy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Happy on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that second round.
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#
Happy fails with the takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Happy tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Happy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Happy avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looks like Jackson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Happy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Happy drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Happy postures up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Happy on the ground.#SU2#
Happy stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Happy looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Happy drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.#ES#
Jackson pushes Happy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Happy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anthony Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Happy tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Happy has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Jackson!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 24
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Virtudazo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Virtudazo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Virtudazo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Virtudazo is keeping the position.
Virtudazo is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Virtudazo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Jackson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#ES2#
Virtudazo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Virtudazo 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.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Anthony Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtudazo has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Virtudazo avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Joy Virtudazo.
Virtudazo fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson lands a body shot.
#T2#
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
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!
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Virtudazo manages to circle out of the way.
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Virtudazo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Virtudazo controlling the action here.
Virtudazo is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Virtudazo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Virtudazo controlling from the top position.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtudazo wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position. #ES2#
Virtudazo pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Virtudazo is avoiding it.
Virtudazo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Virtudazo ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Virtudazo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Virtudazo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Virtudazo has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Virtudazo's guard.#REVR#
Virtudazo wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Virtudazo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtudazo can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Virtudazo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anthony Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Virtudazo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtudazo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Virtudazo 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.
Virtudazo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Joy Virtudazo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Virtudazo back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virtudazo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught napping as Virtudazo dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Virtudazo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Virtudazo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Virtudazo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Virtudazo stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Virtudazo wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Virtudazo looking to pass the guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Virtudazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Virtudazo 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.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virtudazo on the ground.#SUB2#
Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Virtudazo passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Virtudazo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo moves to the back.
Virtudazo struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jackson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Virtudazo gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Joy Virtudazo!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 20
Date: Jul 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ebon with a series of wild strikes but Ebon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Jackson has Ebon up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ebon avoids it well.
Ebon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Ebon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ebon showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebon wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Ebon slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Ebon wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T1#
Ebon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ebon uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Ebon controlling his opponent.
Jackson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson tries to buck Ebon off but Ebon takes his back! #SUB2#
Ebon is cranking Jackson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jackson! He's tightened the choke and Jackson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ragang Ebon!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 10
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richter lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Richter's hands.
Richter dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Richter's head and hops out.
Richter scores with a spinning back kick!
A right-left combo lands from Jackson. #CL2#
Richter instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Richter misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheers as Richter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richter.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Richter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Richter has a takedown stuffed.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Richter.
Jackson fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Richter moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Richter won't allow it.
#BC2#
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Richter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Richter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Richter has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Richter drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Richter won't let him.
Richter wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson wants to stand but Richter has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES2#
Richter has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Richter clinches.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Richter has the dominant position.
Richter lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Richter.
#TD2#
Richter jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
#SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Richter's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Richter looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Richter's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Richter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Richter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Richter tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Richter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Richter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Richter looking for submissions off his back.
Richter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson prevents Richter from standing back up.
#T1##ES2#
Richter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Richter clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Richter scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Richter jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Richter's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Richter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richter connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Richter gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Richter's brow. #T2#
Richter scores with a shoulder strike.
Richter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Richter working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Richter gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Richter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Richter is retaining full guard.
Richter trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Richter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Richter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Richter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Jackson kicks Richter off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Richter 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 misses with a wild combination.
Richter throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richter on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Richter avoids them all with ease.
Richter with a hook.
Richter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Richter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richter lands an overhand right.
Richter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richter.
Richter with a jab.
Richter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Richter moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Richter misses with a double jab.
Richter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.#CL2#
Richter rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Richter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Richter manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Richter has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
#BC2#
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Richter forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Richter. #BC2#
Richter manages to break the clinch.
Richter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richter connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richter lands with a nice body punch.
Richter tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Richter throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hans Richter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richter.#CL2#
Richter moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hans Richter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richter scores with a shot to the body.
Anthony Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson tries to bum rush Richter with a series of wild strikes but Richter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Richter.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Richter.#CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Richter has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Richter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Richter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Nielsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Nielsen is rocked!
Nielsen misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Nielsen to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armstrong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Armstrong up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Armstrong looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Armstrong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Armstrong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson looks winded!
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Armstrong's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Jackson dives in looking to finish as Armstrong flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Jackson's strikes! Jackson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Armstrong's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Armstrong was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A left lands for Jackson.
Bean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Rodrigo Bean has been cut.
Bean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson tries to bum rush Bean with a series of wild strikes but Bean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bean attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bean counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson parries the strikes from Bean easily there. Bean is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Bean.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bean working away.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bean.
Bean postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bean tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is holding Bean down, trying to stall.#T1#
Jackson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bean lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bean postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bean lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bean misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Bean misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bean lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
Jackson is letting Bean control him for a moment. #T2#
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bean.
#SUB#
Bean tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson pushes Bean away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bean gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bean working away.
Bean scoring with punches from side control.
Bean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bean tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Bean tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson tries to escape but Bean is in control.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson looking for a sweep but Bean has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bean looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!#T4#
Bean raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Bean.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bean connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bean in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Bean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Bean's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Bean misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bean has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson is looking to control Bean's arms but Bean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook that stumbles Bean back into the cage. Jackson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bean to the canvas! Jackson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bean has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Jackson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 916 Round 2
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Kaikkonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Kaikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kaikkonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson controls Kaikkonen momentarily but Kaikkonen frees himself.
Kaikkonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Kaikkonen trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kaikkonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kaikkonen is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Kaikkonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kaikkonen seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kaikkonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Kaikkonen has control of the leg.
Kaikkonen trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kaikkonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaikkonen.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Kaikkonen is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaikkonen to get the leverage.
Kaikkonen prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Kaikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kaikkonen is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kaikkonen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jackson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevyt Kaikkonen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 916 Round 1
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Kaataja misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kaataja is having none of it.
Kaataja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaataja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Kaataja gets a clinch. #TD#
Kaataja pulls guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaataja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaataja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Kaataja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pushing down on Kaataja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Kaataja trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2#
Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kaataja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Kaataja ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaataja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kaataja is having none of it.
Kaataja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson tries to bum rush Kaataja with a series of wild strikes but Kaataja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaataja shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Kaataja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaataja.
#CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Kaataja tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is working for takedown but Kaataja is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Jackson tries to break free but Kaataja pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson trying to stall but Kaataja improves his position.
#TD#
Kaataja pulls guard successfully.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaataja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaataja tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jackson tries to clinch there but Kaataja circles away.
Kaataja throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Kaataja wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kaataja rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to stall but Kaataja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaataja tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaataja drops back down to his feet.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Kaataja is controlling the position.
Kaataja prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Kaataja manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kaataja, up you get!
Kaataja is breathing heavily.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Kaataja shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaataja circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaataja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Kaataja persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaataja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Kaataja circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaataja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaataja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson tests Kaataja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaataja takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kaataja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaataja.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kaataja is having none of it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Kaataja turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaataja tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson has Kaataja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaataja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Kaataja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaataja gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kari Kaataja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jackson.
Kaataja tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Kaataja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaataja slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kari Kaataja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaataja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Kaataja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaataja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaataja swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Kaataja knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaataja shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaataja manages to avoid it.
Kaataja tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaataja is just out of range.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Kaataja 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Kaataja avoids it well.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaataja dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaataja swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Kaataja moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Kaataja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Anthony Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kaataja gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kaataja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaataja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson feints a jab promting Kaataja to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kaataja slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kaataja dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Kaataja's head and hops out.
Kaataja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Kaataja is rocked!
Anthony Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Kaataja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaataja seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaataja shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Kaataja backing up. Kaataja nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Kaataja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Kaataja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaataja swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Kaataja tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Kaataja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaataja circles away.#CL#
Kaataja closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Kaataja breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kaataja dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson jabs at Kaataja's body.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Kaataja sprawls well.#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Kaataja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Kaataja is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaataja.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaataja has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Kaataja creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Jackson has been cut.#BC#
Kaataja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaataja avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Kaataja tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Kaataja backing up. Kaataja nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Kaataja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Kaataja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Kaataja backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Kaataja's defenses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Kaataja moves out of range.
Kaataja seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Kaataja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaataja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Kaataja persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaataja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Kaataja throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Kaataja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaataja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaataja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaataja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaataja.
Jackson tries to bum rush Kaataja with a series of wild strikes but Kaataja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaataja slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson punishes Kaataja's body with a nice straight punch.
Anthony Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaataja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kari Kaataja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Anthony Jackson!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Anthony Jackson!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Anthony Jackson!
Anthony Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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