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Event:
GC 377 Armpits vs Marius
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Thrawn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Thrawn, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Thrawn against the cage but Thrawn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Thrawn, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Thrawn against the cage but Thrawn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thrawn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thrawn scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thrawn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tex Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Thrawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrawn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrawn gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Thrawn presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is trying to push Thrawn away but Thrawn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thrawn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thrawn.
Thrawn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Thrawn.
#T1#
Thrawn scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Nice body punch from Thrawn.
Thrawn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Thrawn on the inside.
Thrawn cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Thrawn lands a shot to the body.
Thrawn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thrawn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Thrawn.
A nice left hand lands by Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Thrawn on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Thrawn as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Thrawn digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrawn scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Thrawn lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nice body punch from Thrawn - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Thrawn.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thrawn.
Thrawn scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Thrawn presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Thrawn - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Thrawn as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Thrawn.
A hook to the body from Thrawn.
A shot in the inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrawn lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thrawn scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Thrawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thrawn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Nice body punch from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Thrawn is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrawn lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thrawn as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Thrawn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thrawn.
Thrawn works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thrawn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thrawn lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrawn lands an uppercut.
Thrawn lands a body shot. #KD2#
Thrawn drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Thrawn.
#T4#
Thrawn lands a nice uppercut.
Thrawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thrawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrawn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jackson to his knees! Thrawn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
A pretty intense looking Grand Admiral Thrawn took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WPFA XLVI: Chakrit vs Thomas
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Reddick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reddick slows the pace down in half guard.
Reddick is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Reddick lands a couple of good shots and Jackson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jackson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Reddick is riding his opponent, not letting Jackson buck him off. #T1#
Reddick is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Good control from Reddick .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Reddick sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jackson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Reddick !
A relieved looking Roy Reddick 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:
WPFA XLIV: Lors vs Bennett
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Steed dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Steed's head and hops out.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Steed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Steed.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Steed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steed tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Steed jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Steed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR##SU#
Steed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steed.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson leaves Steed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Tex Jackson has been cut.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Steed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##CL2#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Steed jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steed tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steed stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Steed is looking for a takedown.
Steed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Steed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Steed circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steed is defended easily by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch. #T3#
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Steed working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Steed backwards.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Steed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Steed won't allow it.
Steed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Steed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Steed up against the cage.
Steed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Steed is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steed goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Jackson fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Steed on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steed is defended easily by Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tex Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tex Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Steed tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Steed scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steed attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Steed blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Steed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Steed clinches with his opponent.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tubby Steed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Jackson.#TD#
Steed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson is fighting to break Steed's control of his arms but Steed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Steed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Steed looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steed controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Steed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Steed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Steed pushes him off.
Steed tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Steed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Steed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steed sprawls well. Steed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Steed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steed or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Steed shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Steed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
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 Tubby Steed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tex Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Steed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steed throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Steed avoids it easily.
Steed misses with a head kick.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Steed tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Jackson has Steed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steed tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Steed's guard.#ES#
Steed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Steed is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steed is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Steed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steed throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Tubby Steed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Steed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Steed is controlling the position.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Steed won't allow it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steed just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tubby Steed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Jackson.
Jackson just leaning against Steed, taking a breather.
Steed stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steed to keep the fight standing.
Steed fails to pull guard.
Steed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Steed blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws a counter combo.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Steed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steed throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Steed lands a shot to the body.
Tex Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Steed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tex Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Jackson has Steed up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Steed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tex 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tex Jackson! |
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Event:
Dominance XIII
Date: Oct 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Sidebar, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Sidebar against the cage but Sidebar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sidebar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Sidebar dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidebar connects with a couple of short punches.
Sidebar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Sidebar is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sidebar has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidebar controlling the action here.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sidebar on the ground.#T1#
Sidebar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sidebar is controlling the pace.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Sidebar there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sidebar lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Sidebar in his half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Sidebar keeps him under control.
Jackson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sidebar manages to mount him!
Sidebar unloading with bombs!
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Sidebar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sidebar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Sidebar working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jackson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sidebar off and cradles Jackson's limp body as Sidebar celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bruce Sidebar! |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVII: Fudd vs Kellogg
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaqeli leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaqeli counters with a nice body shot.
Jaqeli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Jaqeli gets a clinch.
Jaqeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaqeli lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaqeli as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Jaqeli blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaqeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jaqeli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaqeli.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jaqeli has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaqeli is defending well for now.
Jaqeli is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Jaqeli - that landed with a thud.
Jaqeli misses with a knee strike.
Jaqeli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jaqeli.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaqeli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Jaqeli.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaqeli.
Jaqeli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Jaqeli.
A body shot lands from Jaqeli.
A bit of stalling here from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.#T2#
Jaqeli lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson has Jaqeli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaqeli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tex Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaqeli tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is working for takedown but Jaqeli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaqeli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jaqeli presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaqeli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##BC2#
Jaqeli manages to break the clinch.
Jaqeli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Jaqeli darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jaqeli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jaqeli lands a body punch.
Jaqeli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaqeli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaqeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaqeli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaqeli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaqeli.
Jaqeli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaqeli has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson has Jaqeli pressed against the cage, preventing Jaqeli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Jaqeli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaqeli slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Jaqeli has him pressed against the cage.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaqeli.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaqeli has him pressed against the cage.
Jaqeli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaqeli has him pressed against the cage.
Jaqeli scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli lands a body shot.
Jaqeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaqeli.
A right hand to the body from Jaqeli.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davit Jaqeli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Jaqeli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Jaqeli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaqeli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaqeli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jaqeli is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaqeli sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Jackson is trying to control but Jaqeli manages to pass to mount!
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jaqeli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Jaqeli isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson wants to hold on but Jaqeli pushes him away.
Jaqeli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jaqeli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Jaqeli looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaqeli controlling from mount.
Jaqeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaqeli controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Jaqeli's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Jaqeli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jaqeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaqeli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davit Jaqeli 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaqeli sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaqeli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tex Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Jaqeli has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaqeli keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaqeli doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaqeli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaqeli sprawls well. Jaqeli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tex Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaqeli defends it nicely.#T1#
Jaqeli moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Jaqeli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaqeli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Davit Jaqeli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaqeli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaqeli has double underhooks.
Jaqeli is struggling to control the position.
Jaqeli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T2#
Jaqeli avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jaqeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Jaqeli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaqeli.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Jaqeli won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli is working Jackson over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaqeli.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Jaqeli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaqeli taking a breather.
Jackson looking to stall.
#T3#
Jaqeli is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jaqeli pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaqeli lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jaqeli lands a body shot.
Jaqeli digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jaqeli controlling the action here for a moment.
Jaqeli presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli is trying to break free.
A short left from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaqeli pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Jaqeli lands an uppercut.
Jaqeli lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson avoiding damage as Jaqeli throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaqeli lands a shot to the body.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaqeli after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Jaqeli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jaqeli pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Jaqeli.
Jaqeli lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jaqeli.
Jaqeli is stalling here.
Tex Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davit Jaqeli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaqeli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davit Jaqeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaqeli 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davit Jaqeli!
After the big win, Davit Jaqeli made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors © Trap House and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXII: Fudd vs Corona
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armpits lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Armpits clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Armpits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Armpits has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Armpits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armpits stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Armpits lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Armpits has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
#BC#
Armpits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Armpits counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armpits throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Armpits's head coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men Junior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tex Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Armpits rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Armpits lands with a right to the head.
Armpits lands a left hand.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Armpits digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Armpits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armpits, pushing him back against the cage.
Armpits keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Armpits.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armpits's elbow.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson just leaning against Armpits, taking a breather. #BC#
Armpits breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Armpits drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#T2##BC#
Armpits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Armpits to counter with a crisp jab.
Stinky Armpits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Armpits counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Armpits counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Armpits darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Armpits holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Armpits blocking some punches.
#BC#
Armpits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armpits appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Armpits gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Armpits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Armpits scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Armpits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Armpits circles away easily
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Armpits keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Armpits, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Armpits against the cage but Armpits circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Armpits sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.#CL#
Armpits has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
#BC#
Armpits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Armpits there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Armpits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Armpits rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Armpits throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Armpits dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Armpits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
#CL#
Armpits clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Armpits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Armpits, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Armpits against the cage but Armpits circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armpits throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Armpits counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Armpits moves into the clinch.#BC#
Armpits breaks the clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Armpits moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Good body shot from Armpits.
Armpits lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Armpits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to clinch up#KD#
and Armpits counters with a nice right hand that sends Jackson toppling to the canvas! Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Armpits finish him?!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!#T1#
Armpits lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jackson off his feet! Jackson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stinky Armpits!
In his post fight interview, Stinky Armpits started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WPFA XXIX: DeAngelo vs Hines
Date: Aug 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Nuritdinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nuritdinov lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuritdinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nuritdinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nuritdinov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nuritdinov scoring with punches from side control.
Nuritdinov lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face as Nuritdinov controls the position.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nuritdinov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Nuritdinov controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Nuritdinov 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.
Nuritdinov prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Nuritdinov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nuritdinov working Jackson over with strikes here. #T2##SUB2#
Nuritdinov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nuritdinov extends the arm and Jackson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Nuritdinov!
Omar Nuritdinov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
WPFA XXVI: The Hunt Begins
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries for a takedown but Muay Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Jackson tries to get set, Muay Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Muay Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Muay Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muay Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Muay Thai is trying to control but Jackson manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muay Thai is trying to reverse the position but instead Jackson has taken his back - oops!
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Muay Thai is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jackson gets his way!
#T1#
Jackson controlling the position well here. Muay Thai rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Jackson looking for the choke but no joy.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Muay Thai.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muay Thai is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Muay Thai has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jackson gets his hands free as Muay Thai looks to control.
I really don't envy Muay Thai right now.
Muay Thai is working hard here to advance position.
Muay Thai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jackson has the hooks in. Muay Thai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Muay Thai.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Muay Thai taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tex Jackson! |
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Event:
WPFA XXIV: Rise of An Era
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas moves into full guard.
Thomas managing to control the position.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas postures up.
#T1#
Thomas wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Scott Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Thomas wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Thomas wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thomas tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Thomas seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up.
Thomas seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thomas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
Thomas is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him. #SU#
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thomas 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#
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Jackson's head back.
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas misses with some punches.
#T1#
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Thomas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thomas to the mat. Thomas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thomas has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Thomas wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Thomas looking to control.
#T2#
Thomas wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
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.#SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Thomas stands up from Jackson's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.
Thomas catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
Tex Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Thomas stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tex Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet. #T1#
Jackson is fighting to break Thomas's control of his arms but Thomas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Thomas has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thomas holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Jackson shoots in.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas regains half guard.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Thomas is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him. #T3##SU#
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Nice cross by Thomas.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Thomas jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Jackson on that attempt. #T4#
Thomas thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Scott Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Tex Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thomas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Thomas made sure he mentioned The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WPFA XXII: New Beginnings
Date: Jun 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Jozinovic drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jozinovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jozinovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jozinovic lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jozinovic. #TD2#
Jackson tightens his grip and picks Jozinovic up, before dumping him to the ground. Jozinovic manages to land in guard.
Jozinovic wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him. #ES#
Jozinovic pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Jozinovic sprawls well.#CL#
Jozinovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jozinovic dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jozinovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jozinovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jozinovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Jozinovic misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Jozinovic stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him. #CL#
Jozinovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Jozinovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jozinovic tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Jozinovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jozinovic scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jozinovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Josip Jozinovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Jozinovic gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Jozinovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jozinovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jozinovic smiles and moves away.
Jozinovic tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jozinovic has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jozinovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Jozinovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jozinovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Jozinovic.
Jackson looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jozinovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Jozinovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jozinovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Jozinovic clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Jozinovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Jozinovic forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jozinovic lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jozinovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jozinovic lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jozinovic.
#T4#
Jozinovic lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jozinovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jozinovic is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jozinovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jozinovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Jozinovic pulls guard successfully.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jozinovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Jozinovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jozinovic 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.
Josip Jozinovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jozinovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jozinovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Jozinovic is working Jackson over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jozinovic.
Jackson looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
A short body shot lands from Jozinovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson has Jozinovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jozinovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Jozinovic.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jozinovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Jozinovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Jozinovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Josip Jozinovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Jackson.
Jozinovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jozinovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jozinovic is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jozinovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jozinovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jozinovic.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jozinovic as Jackson tries to tie him up. #BC#
Jozinovic breaks the clinch.
Josip Jozinovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jozinovic instigates a clinch. #T2#
Jackson jumps guard but Jozinovic stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jozinovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jozinovic lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jozinovic lands with a left to the head.
Jozinovic lands a body punch.
Jozinovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jozinovic lands with a right to the head.
Jozinovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jozinovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jozinovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jozinovic scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jozinovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jozinovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jozinovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jozinovic.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jozinovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jozinovic on the inside.
A short left from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jozinovic gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Jozinovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jozinovic lands a shoulder strike.
Jozinovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
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!
A short body shot lands from Jozinovic as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jozinovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jozinovic lands an uppercut.
A short right from Jozinovic. #T4#
Jozinovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jozinovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jozinovic presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Josip Jozinovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jozinovic lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jozinovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jozinovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson avoiding damage as Jozinovic throws knees to the body.
Jozinovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jozinovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jozinovic.
A right hook to the body lands for Jozinovic.
A short left from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jozinovic lands a right hand.
Jozinovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jozinovic scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jozinovic lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Jozinovic dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Jozinovic has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jozinovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jozinovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jozinovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Jackson manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Jozinovic stands up from Jackson's guard - Jozinovic perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Jozinovic instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jozinovic tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jozinovic drops back down to his feet.
Jozinovic lands a right hand.
Jozinovic has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jozinovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jozinovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jozinovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jozinovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jozinovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jozinovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jozinovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Jackson pulls guard. #SU#
Jackson is working an open guard so Jozinovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Jozinovic clinches up against the cage.
Jozinovic pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Josip Jozinovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jozinovic lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jozinovic lands a shot to the body.
Jozinovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jozinovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jozinovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands an uppercut.
Jozinovic gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jozinovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jozinovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Jozinovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Jozinovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Jozinovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jozinovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jozinovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jozinovic.
Jozinovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jozinovic lands a left hand.
Jozinovic lands a shoulder strike.
Jozinovic stalling in the clinch.
Jozinovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Jozinovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Josip Jozinovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Jackson.#T4#
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Jozinovic has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Jozinovic.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Jozinovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jozinovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Jozinovic on the inside.
Jozinovic lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jozinovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jozinovic lands with a left to the head.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Jozinovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josip Jozinovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jozinovic 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Jozinovic! |
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