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Event:
Byzantium VII
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitch Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch. #T1#
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Johnson moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.#TD2#
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2##ES2#
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson working away.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Jackson wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bubba Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Fitch Johnson has been cut.#CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Jackson gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Bubba Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Fitch Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jackson.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Jackson pulls guard.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fitch Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitch Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Jackson shoots in.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jackson pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson is trying to keep Johnson in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4##BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bubba Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Fitch Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Bubba Jackson!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Bubba Jackson!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Bubba Jackson!
Bubba Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
Fitch Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'hats off to my opponent'. |
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Event:
VK2
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Fatass backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the ropes.
Fatass swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fatass blocking some punches.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fatass leaning against his opponent.
Fatass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fatass looking to stall.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Fatass has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fatass keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fatass obliges.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fatasss head. #T1#
Fatass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fatass has Jackson pressed against the ropes, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fatass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC#
Fatass manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fatass. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fatass tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fatass is looking to clinch.
Fatass tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Fatass tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Fatass bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Fatass clinches up against the ropes.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Fatass won't allow it.
Fatass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Fatass.
Jackson letting Fatass take a breather here.#BC#
Fatass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Fatass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Fatass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fatass misses with a wild body shot.
Fatass keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fatass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson throws a push kick but Fatass slaps the foot to one side.
Fatass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jackson digs a good body shot into Fatass's ribs.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Fatass moved away.
Fatass tries a head kick but it misses.
Fatass sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Fatass avoids it this time.
Fatass throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson tries to break free but Fatass pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Fatass breaks the clinch.
Android Fatass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fatass misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatass misses with a body punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fatass tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fatass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fatass avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Fatass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Fatass has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Fatass and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fatass is keeping busy.#BC#
Fatass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fatass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Fatass pushes Jackson up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Fatass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a head kick but Fatass moves out of range.
#T2#
Jackson with a jab.#CL2#
Jackson pushes Fatass up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Fatass breaks the clinch.
Fatass looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Fatass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Fatass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Fatass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fatass.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fatass struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fatass leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fatass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fatass tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Fatass is trying to stall.
#BC#
Fatass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Fatass tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fatass.
#T1#
Fatass stalling.
#BC#
Fatass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fatass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Fatass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fatass managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Fatass trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
#T2#
Fatass misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Fatass is controlling him.#BC#
Fatass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Fatass.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Fatass manages to break the clinch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch but Fatass is having none of it. #CL#
Fatass instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Android Fatass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Fatass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jackson! |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 1 A
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jookiba lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Jookiba counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Jookiba breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jackson. #CL2#
Jookiba clinches.
Jookiba has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jookiba has him pressed against the ropes.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Jookiba.
Jookiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jookiba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jookiba misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jookiba takes a shot to the head.
Jookiba misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Jookiba 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.#BC2#
Jookiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jookiba closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the ropes.
Jackson is trying to push Jookiba away but Jookiba has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jookiba tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Jookiba back against the ropes.
Jackson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Jookiba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jookiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jookiba blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJookiba.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jookiba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jookiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Jookiba is avoiding it.
#T2#
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jookiba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jookiba there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Jookiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Jookiba keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jookiba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jookiba swinging wildly here.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jookiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Jookiba darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes.
Jookiba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jookiba has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jumba Jookiba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jookiba tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Jookiba drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Jookiba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jookiba stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson trying to stall but Jookiba improves his position.
Jackson wants to break free but Jookiba has control.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Jookiba tries to tie him up.
Jumba Jookiba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Jookiba manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jookiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Jookiba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Jackson pushes Jookiba up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Jookiba is controlling him.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jookiba gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the ropes.#BC2#
Jookiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jookiba misses with the combination.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jookiba.
Jackson tries to bum rush Jookiba with a series of wild strikes but Jookiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jookiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jookiba - that will leave a mark!
Jookiba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Jookiba tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jookiba circles away.
#KD#
Jackson cracks Jookiba with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Jookiba get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Jookiba looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Jookiba is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jumba Jookiba has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a low kick as Jookiba jumps back.
Jookiba tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jookiba misses with the combination.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Jookiba up against the ropes.
Jookiba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #BC2#
Jookiba breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jookiba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jackson will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Jumba Jookiba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jookiba's head backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Jookiba blocks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jookiba tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bubba Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jookiba as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jookiba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1##BC2#
Jookiba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Jookiba up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Jookiba is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jookiba controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jookiba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jookiba lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Jackson has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jookiba has double underhooks.
Jookiba looking to stall.
#BC2#
Jookiba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jookiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Jookiba clinches up against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jookiba trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Jookiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Jookiba up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jackson! |
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