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Event: K-1 28 Szczęsny ha Galileo     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzalez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Gonzalez.
Jackson throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.#CL2#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez checks a low kick from Jackson.
As Jackson looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.#T1#
Gonzalez jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson tries a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gonzalez.
It looked like Gonzalez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Gonzalez punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gonzalez duly obliges.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Gonzalez wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Gonzalez.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzalez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzalez. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Gonzalez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Gonzalez counters with a quick kick to the body but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Gonzalez lands a high kick!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Anthony Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzalez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzalez's head.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez 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#
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.#BC#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Jackson looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. #T1##CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.#BC#
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gonzalez lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Donk. Gonzalez catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Gonzalez finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez scores with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a thumping low kick.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson moves forwards but Gonzalez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gonzalez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonzalez to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Jackson moves to clinch but Gonzalez breaks away
and Gonzalez counters with a big uppercut that drops Jackson face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Anthony Gonzalez!
Anthony Gonzalez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cartel Elite Supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Michael Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

 

Event: K-1 23 Norris Jr vs Gonzalez     
Date:   Jun 06, 2018

 

Event: K-1 18 Szczesny vs Young     
Date:   May 13, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Hominick rushes Jackson and presses him up against the ropes.
Hominick lands a shoulder strike.
Hominick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries a body shot but Hominick blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hominick.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hominick controls his hands.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Hominick.
A shot in the inside from Hominick.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hominick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hominick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hominick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hominick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Hominick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Hominick controls the action.
Hominick is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hominick or not.
Hominick lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hominick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hominick gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hominick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hominick working Jackson over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Hominick.
Hominick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hominick struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Hominick lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
Hominick works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hominick.
Hominick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hominick lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hominick.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hominick. #T2#
Hominick scores with a shoulder strike.
Hominick lands a body shot.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick lands with a light punch inside.
Hominick lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Hominick.
Hominick crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hominick.
Hominick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hominick.
Hominick working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Hominick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hominick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hominick crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hominick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hominick.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hominick 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.

Hematoma Hominick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hominick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Hominick on the inside.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hominick tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hominick tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hominick backwards.
Hominick pushes Jackson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Hominick blocks an uppercut.
Hominick tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hominick tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Hominick works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hominick's elbow.
Hominick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hominick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Hominick improves position.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hominick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hominick lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick lands a knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hominick is keeping busy.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Hominick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Hominick - that landed with a thud.
Hominick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Hominick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hominick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Hominick lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Hominick.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Hominick presses Jackson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hominick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hominick. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hominick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hominick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hominick cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hominick.
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Knees to the body from Hominick.
Hominick is working Jackson over against the ropes.
Hematoma Hominick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hominick lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Hominick lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Hominick works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Hominick.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hominick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hominick cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hematoma Hominick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Hominick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hematoma Hominick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Hominick.
Hominick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Hominick tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Nice elbow from Hominick.
Hominick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Hominick lands with a right to the head.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hominick.
Hominick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hominick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hominick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Hominick pushes Jackson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hominick pushes Jackson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hominick crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Hominick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hominick as the two fighters clinch.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Hominick.
A left hand lands to the body for Hominick.
A left hand lands to the body for Hominick.
Hominick lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hominick.
Hominick is working Jackson over against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Hominick.
Nice body punch from Hominick - that landed with a thud.
Hominick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Hominick - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hominick lands a right hand.
Hominick tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it. #T2#
Hominick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hominick struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Hominick lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hominick landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hominick.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hominick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hominick lands a nice shot to the body.
Hominick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hominick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Hominick.
Hominick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hominick pushes Jackson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hematoma Hominick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hominick 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hematoma Hominick!

In defeat, Michael Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

 

Event: K-1 15 Teimosia vs Diego     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Baldwin.
Baldwin blocking some punches. #BC#
Baldwin breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baldwin. #CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches. #BC#
Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baldwin throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Baldwin looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldwin lands with an overhand left.
Baldwin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baldwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Jackson rushes Baldwin and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Baldwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Baldwin tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Baldwin manages to break the clinch.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson prevents Baldwin from breaking the clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Baldwin. #BC#
Baldwin breaks from the clinch.
Baldwin lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Baldwin. Those never looked like landing.
Baldwin throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson tries to clinch but Baldwin moves away
and Baldwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldwin throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Baldwin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson is looking to clinch. #T2#
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baldwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baldwin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Jackson forces Baldwin back against the ropes and clinches.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baldwin is keeping busy.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Baldwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson keeps control of Baldwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Baldwin gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Jackson clinches. #BC#
Baldwin breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Baldwin tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baldwin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson. #BC#
Baldwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Baldwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandon Baldwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Baldwin.
Baldwin takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Baldwin is rocked!
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baldwin's efforts to push away.
Baldwin can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #T1#
Baldwin wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Baldwin. #BC#
Baldwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Baldwin counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Baldwin moves out of range as Jackson strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson prevents Baldwin from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Baldwin breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Baldwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Baldwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Baldwin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Baldwin forces Jackson back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Baldwin is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Baldwin breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Baldwin. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Baldwin in a clinch.
Baldwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Baldwin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Baldwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Baldwin looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baldwin.
Baldwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Baldwin tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brandon Baldwin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jackson forces Baldwin back against the ropes and clinches.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baldwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Baldwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baldwin working hard to break the clinch.
Baldwin is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Baldwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Baldwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a hook but Baldwin blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Brandon Baldwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldwin lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Baldwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Baldwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.#T1#
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Baldwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baldwin.
Baldwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Baldwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Baldwin counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Baldwin clinches with his opponent.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Baldwin.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baldwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michael Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Baldwin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baldwin throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baldwin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baldwin counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brandon Baldwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldwin throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Baldwin.
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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: K-1 9 Diego vs Delaney     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Hobson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobson misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Hobson.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Hobson lands the left hand.
Hobson drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Hobson.
Hobson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Hobson improves position. #BC2#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hobson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hobson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Hobson.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Hobson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hobson.
Hobson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson connects with the punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson misses with a left hand
and Hobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Hobson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hobson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hobson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mitchell Hobson will probably get the nod.
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#
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hobson circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hobson. Those never looked like landing.
Hobson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hobson loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Jackson.
Hobson misses with a straight left.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobson just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson misses with a straight right.
As Hobson backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1##CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell Hobson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hobson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Hobson misses.
Some wild striking there from Hobson. #T2#
Hobson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch.
Hobson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Hobson is avoiding it.
Hobson swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Hobson was not able to check.
Jackson stuns Hobson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Hobson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hobson throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Hobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Hobson was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Jackson. #BC2#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Hobson is avoiding it.
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hobson tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.#BC2#
Hobson manages to break the clinch.
Hobson misses with a few strikes there.
Hobson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJackson.
Hobson swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Hobson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Hobson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Hobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Hobson is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hobson! But no joy.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Hobson. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hobson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michael Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobson's efforts to push away.
Jackson is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the ropes.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson looking to stall.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hobson or not.
Hobson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!

A very excited looking Michael Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: K-1 Round 4 Jackson vs Baldwin     
Date:   Mar 28, 2018
#R1#
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Baldwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson lands with a hook. Baldwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baldwin throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Baldwin lands the left hand.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baldwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baldwin counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Baldwin lands a head kick that sends Jackson down! Jackson is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Baldwin is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Brandon Baldwin!
Brandon Baldwin is the new welterweight champion!
Brandon Baldwin made sure to mention his sponsor, XFighter Clothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Michael Jackson had this to say: 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

 

Event: Grand Prix K1     
Date:   Mar 23, 2018
#R1#
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hobson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hobson.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hobson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hobson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHobson.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.#T1#
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hobson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Hobson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hobson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hobson's head.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hobson tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hobson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson slips under a jab from Hobson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Hobson moves out of range.
Hobson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Hobson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hobson tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes. #T3#
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the ropes.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Hobson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hobson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the ropes. Hobson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
Hobson throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the ropes.
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. #T4#
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Hobson back into the ropes.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Hobson working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Jackson prevents Hobson from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hobson is keeping busy.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside. #T5#
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Hobson.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hobson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Jackson is trying to stall. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch.
Hobson tries a head kick but it misses. #T6#
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hobson's head.#CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Hobson against the ropes.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Hobson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch. #T7#
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Hobson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hobson.
Jackson closes the distance but Hobson moves to the side
and Hobson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Hobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hobson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully. #T8#
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson. #BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Hobson throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hobson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hobson circles away. #CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Hobson working hard to break the clinch.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks. #T9#
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson takes one on the button.#CL2#
Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Hobson up against the ropes.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Michael Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Hobson against the ropes.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson pushes Hobson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hobson circles away.
Jackson swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Jackson swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hobson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitchell Hobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Hobson off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson is working Hobson over against the ropes.#BC#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson. #CL2#
Jackson forces Hobson back against the ropes and clinches.
Jackson lands a left hand. #T3#
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Jackson is working Hobson over against the ropes.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson pushes Hobson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T5#
A head kick misses from Hobson. #CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Hobson can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hobson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control. #T7##BC#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson misses with the combination.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Hobson avoids it with no problem.
Hobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Hobson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson moves to clinch but Hobson breaks away
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Hobson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Hobson's head back.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it. #T8#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Hobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson. #BC#
Hobson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Hobson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hobson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Jackson. #T9#
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards. #ROC2#
Hobson is rocked!
Hobson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Oh Hobson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Hobson crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Hobson face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Jackson takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Michael Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Combate FV: Kuklinsky vs Roman     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jackson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones. #T1#
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jones lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jones is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jackson tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jones has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
A short right from Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
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 misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mario Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A short right from Jones. #T4#
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A shot in the inside from Jones. #TD2#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Jones.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. #T2#
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mario Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Jones gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Jones!

Our winner, Mario Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Michael Jackson had this to say: 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

 

Event: C28: Baker vs Shankoli     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Jackson tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for James to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson. #T1#
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James lands a left hand.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A short left from James.
James slows down the pace here.
James blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. #T2#
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
James misses with a body punch.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from James.
James blocks an uppercut.
James misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #T3#
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James misses with a body punch. #BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range. #CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Jackson avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.#T4#
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James misses with some punches.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
James lands with a nice body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jackson tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Jackson moves away from the strike by James.
James tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rick James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James misses with a body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow James down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for James.
Jackson slips a jab from James.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jackson is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A right-left combo lands from James.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from James.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
James misses with an uppercut.
Jackson wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson avoids the body shot from James.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson tries to clinch there but James circles away. #CL#
Jackson gets a clinch.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
James misses with a body punch.
A short right from Jackson.
James digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jackson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
James throws an elbow that misses.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from James.
Jackson misses with some punches.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from James.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
James tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jackson.
James blocks an uppercut.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James avoids the body shot from Jackson.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from James.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson avoids the body shot from James.
James keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
James misses with a looping right.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from James.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
James throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
James lands with a good body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson moves out of range as James strikes.#CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James misses with the head strike.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. #T3#
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a body punch.
James presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Jackson.
A short uppercut from James.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James 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.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Rick James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A short left from James.
James works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick James!

In his post fight interview, Rick James started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Michael Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

 

Event: C23: Sionis vs Slice     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Locke scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Locke.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Locke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Locke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke leaning against his opponent.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Locke.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Locke misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Locke tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke blocking some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Locke lands an uppercut.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Locke.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Locke lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Locke. #T2#
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!
Good body shot from Locke.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Locke.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Locke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Locke lands a right hand.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson works on Locke's body with a couple of short punches.
Locke blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locke blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand. #T3#
Jackson tries a body shot but Locke blocks it.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Locke. Locke maintains the clinch.
Locke misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson is looking to control Locke's arms but Locke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Locke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Locke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke lands a body shot. #T4##BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Locke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Locke lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Locke.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Locke is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke. #BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jackson. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Locke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Locke tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Locke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Locke.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke blocking some punches.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John Locke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson taking a breather.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #T2#
Locke blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Locke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Locke tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locke stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Locke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Locke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Locke's elbow.
Jackson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches. #BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
Locke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Jackson pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson. #T4#
Locke throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Locke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Locke in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Locke up against the cage.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Locke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Locke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
A shot in the inside from Locke.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Locke.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke blocking some punches. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
Locke throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
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 stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Locke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Jackson blocks a body shot from Locke.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Locke.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Locke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Locke takes a shot to the head.
Locke misses with the head strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke leaning against his opponent.
Locke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Locke can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A short right from Locke on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Locke. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Locke as the two fighters clinch.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson presses Locke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke lands an uppercut.
A short right from Locke.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Locke avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Locke controls the action. #T4#
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Locke presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Locke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Locke lands a body punch.
A short left from Locke.
Locke works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Locke presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Locke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Locke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Locke digs a good hook to Jackson's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Locke 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!

John Locke made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Clothes in his post fight interview.
Michael Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

 

Event: C18: Gatsby vs Judea     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Obamacare throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obamacare finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson lands with a hook. Obamacare tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obamacare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obamacare misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.#CUT2#
It looks like Baraka Obamacare has been cut.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Obamacare.
We've been told by Obamacare's head coaches at Combate Gym 🇧🇷 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Obamacare takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Obamacare steps away.
Obamacare throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
Jackson has Obamacare pressed against the cage.
Obamacare wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obamacare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Obamacare controls the action.
Obamacare is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Obamacare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Obamacare can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Obamacare misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Obamacare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
Jackson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Obamacare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obamacare misses with a punch to the body.
Obamacare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obamacare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Obamacare missing with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Obamacare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Obamacare can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Obamacare tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Obamacare blocks an uppercut.
Obamacare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obamacare throws a head punch that misses.
Obamacare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Obamacare tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson trying to stall but Obamacare improves his position.
Obamacare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obamacare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Obamacare lands a body punch.
Obamacare swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards. #BC#
Obamacare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obamacare throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Obamacare misses with a double jab.
Obamacare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obamacare throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obamacare swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up with Obamacare and pushes him back against the cage.
Obamacare is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
Obamacare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Obamacare.
Obamacare lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Obamacare can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Obamacare lands an uppercut.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson pushes Obamacare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obamacare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Obamacare - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obamacare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obamacare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obamacare misses with the head strike.
Obamacare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obamacare can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baraka Obamacare's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jackson tries to clinch up but Obamacare circles away and keeps his distance.
Obamacare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obamacare lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson tries to clinch but Obamacare is having none of it.
Obamacare throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Obamacare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obamacare scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Obamacare.
Jackson is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big left from Obamacare misses.
Baraka Obamacare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Obamacare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baraka Obamacare is winning the standup battle so far.
Obamacare has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baraka Obamacare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Obamacare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obamacare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obamacare throws out the jab.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Obamacare.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obamacare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Jackson has Obamacare up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Obamacare misses with a punch to the body.
Obamacare has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Obamacare tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obamacare lands a shot to the body.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obamacare's elbow.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Obamacare throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Obamacare misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Obamacare fails to land.
Jackson blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Obamacare.
Obamacare lands with a left to the head.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Obamacare's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obamacare.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Obamacare's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obamacare struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Obamacare scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obamacare misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson pushes Obamacare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obamacare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obamacare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Obamacare throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Obamacare's efforts to push away.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obamacare.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Obamacare avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Obamacare lands with a light punch inside.
Obamacare lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Obamacare swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obamacare digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obamacare blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obamacare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Obamacare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Obamacare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Obamacare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obamacare struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Obamacare tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obamacare.
Michael Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Obamacare.
Jackson keeps control of Obamacare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obamacare struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Obamacare.
Obamacare tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Obamacare with a nice body shot.
Obamacare tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Obamacare working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obamacare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Baraka Obamacare's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Obamacare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obamacare throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Obamacare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obamacare throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Obamacare tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obamacare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson works on Obamacare's body with a couple of short punches.
Obamacare tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obamacare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obamacare can't break the clinch.
Jackson prevents Obamacare from breaking the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obamacare swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jackson working aggressively here.
Obamacare is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Obamacare's head.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson tries to work over Obamacare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obamacare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obamacare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obamacare can't break the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Obamacare lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obamacare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obamacare is keeping busy.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Obamacare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obamacare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Obamacare is having none of it.
Jackson jabs Obamacare right on the nose. Obamacare blinks but takes it well.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obamacare.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Obamacare circles away.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obamacare throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson tries to clinch but Obamacare moves out of range.
Obamacare seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baraka Obamacare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obamacare keeps the fight on the outside.
Obamacare's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obamacare.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obamacare manages to avoid it.
Obamacare throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Obamacare misses the target.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obamacare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Obamacare misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Obamacare circles away.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obamacare throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Obamacare falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Obamacare against the cage.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obamacare is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obamacare misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Obamacare throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Obamacare.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Obamacare's efforts to push away.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obamacare or not.
Michael Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obamacare wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obamacare.
Obamacare throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Obamacare.
Obamacare is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson prevents Obamacare from breaking the clinch.
Obamacare tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!

In his post fight interview, Michael Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: HFC 108:Jackson vs Kid     
Date:   Jul 16, 2017
#R1#
A shot to the liver by The Kid. Beautiful body shot.
The Kid scoring well with a low kick there.
The Kid misses the jab.
The Kid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Kid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Some bone on bone action there as The Kid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Kid with a jab.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Kid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but The Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by The Kid.#CL#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson trying to stall but The Kid improves his position.
The Kid prevents a body shot from Jackson. #T1#
The Kid misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, The Kid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
The Kid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson working aggressively here.
The Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
The Kid blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
The Kid is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
The Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jackson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Kid can turn it around.
Jackson gets through The Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Kid misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
The Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson. #T3#
Good body shot from The Kid.
The Kid tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing The Kid back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but The Kid avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid blocking some punches.
The Kid blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from The Kid fails to land.
The Kid misses with the head strike.
The Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for The Kid.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Kid as Jackson tries to tie him up. #T4#
Jackson blocks a body shot from The Kid.
A right hook to the body lands for The Kid.
Jackson lands a body shot.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
The Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries to work over The Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath The Kid's ribcage. The Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
The Kid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Kid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The Kid misses with a right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
The Kid punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and The Kid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Kid lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Jackson.
The Kid cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Kid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
The Kid lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and The Kid counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Kid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Kid scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Kid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson tries to clinch up but The Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Kid missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Kid.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
Michael Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
The Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
The Kid breaks the clinch.
Jackson thuds his right hand into The Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid body kick from The Kid.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson tries to clinch there but The Kid circles away.
The Kid misses with a hook.
The Kid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson tries a low kick but The Kid avoids it.
The Kid scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Kid sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but The Kid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab by The Kid.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
The Kid scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Kid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but The Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
letting The Kid counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Kid blocks a low kick nicely.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
The Kid throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
The Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Kid throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
The Kid lands a nice looking body shot.
The Kid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Kid can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill The Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Kid works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Kid.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and The Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Kid misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Kid cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
The Kid with a hook.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but The Kid pushes him off.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid lands a body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
The Kid throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
The Kid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kid lands with a right hand. #T1#
Jackson slips a jab from The Kid.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Kid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Kid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. The Kid saw that one coming.
The Kid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch but The Kid is having none of it.
The Kid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Kid misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. #T2##KD2#
The Kid lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. The Kid thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kid feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
The Kid feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Kid finish him?!
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by The Kid! Jackson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Michael Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

 

Event: RFL 30: Pete vs Altare     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Carver misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Carver knows he should have avoided that one.
Carver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Carver.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Carver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson throws a push kick but Carver slaps the foot to one side.
Carver throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Carver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carver tries to counter by closing the distance.
Carver scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carver throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carver's coach down at Kangaroo's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Carver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Carver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Carver moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws the left hand but Carver avoids the punch easily.
Carver lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Carver.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carver - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carver. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carver lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Carver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Carver.#T2#
Carver throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Carver connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
A big left from Carver misses.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Carver.
Carver throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson takes a swing at Carver's ribcage but misses.
Jack Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Carver moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Carver.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Carver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Carver.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Carver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carver throws a head kick that misses.
Carver tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Carver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carver throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carver.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carver just manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Carver.
Carver wants to clinch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a body shot. #T4#
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carver.
Carver scores with a hook.
Carver misses with a head kick.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Jackson misses.
Carver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
Carver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Carver lands with a right hand.
Carver misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Carver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carver is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Carver throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carver throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Carver throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carver just manages to avoid it.
Carver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carver feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Carver misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carver cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Carver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Carver.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Carver's ribs.
Carver is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Carver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Carver moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Carver's front leg but catches the back leg as Carver tries to avoid it.
Carver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carver misses with a low kick.
Carver throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Carver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Carver tries a head kick but it misses.
Carver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Carver ducks down to avoid it.
Carver wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carver - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carver. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Carver moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Carver avoids it.
Carver misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carver can do to turn this around?
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carver moves away.
Carver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Carver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Carver misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Carver digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Carver avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Carver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Carver.
Carver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Carver. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carver doesn't seem phased though.
Carver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Carver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carver throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Carver's shoulder, as Carver tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Carver.
Carver darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carver has time to react.#ROC#
Carver is rocked!
Carver throws a lazy head kick
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Carver is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Carver's ribs.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carver misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a huge left! Carver is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jackson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Carver from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
A less than humble Michael Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RFL 25: Gatsby vs Pete     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Centura can pounce on him.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Centura counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Centura stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Centura avoids it.
Centura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Centura moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Centura throws a big shot that misses.
Centura tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson misses with a hook. Centura ducked under it nicely.
Centura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Centura avoids nicely.
Centura misses the jab.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Centura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Centura misses with a double jab.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Centura misses with a straight left.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson defending well as Centura loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Centura checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Centura ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Centura moved out of range.
Centura lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson throws a hook but Centura avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to move into range but Centura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Centura.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Centura throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Centura.
Centura moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Centura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Centura misses with a looping right.
Jackson scores with a jab. Centura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Centura.
Centura misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Centura thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Centura down.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Centura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Centura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Centura moves away.
Centura throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Centura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Centura.
A jab from Centura misses.
Centura throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Centura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Centura.
Centura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Centura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Centura's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.#T4#
Centura throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Centura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Centura under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Centura throws out the jab.
Centura swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Centura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Centura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Centura takes a step back to recover.
Centura connects with a single shot there.
Centura thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Centura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A left lands for Centura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centura avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Centura blocks a jab.
It seemed like Centura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson throws a low kick but Centura moves out of range easily.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Centura can do to turn this around?
Centura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Centura misses with a looping right.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Centura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson slips a jab from Centura.
Centura throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centura slips a jab from Jackson.
Centura lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Centura off balance momentarily.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Centura walks into a jab.
Centura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Centura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Centura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Centura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Centura tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Centura throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a big head kick but Centura shrugs it off.
Nice shot lands for Centura.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Centura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Centura might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Centura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
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 misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Centura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Centura is predictable there
and Centura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a left hand
letting Centura counter with a right hand.
Jackson throws a hook but Centura avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Centura lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Centura thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Centura is out of range.
Centura throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Centura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Centura saw that one coming.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Centura.
Centura avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Centura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Centura throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Centura moved out of range.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Centura counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Centura to acknowledge the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Centura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Centura avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Centura.#T4#
A jab from Centura misses.
Centura misses with a straight left.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Centura dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Centura looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Centura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
A combination from Centura does no damage.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Centura blocks a jab.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Centura sees coming a mile off.
Centura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Centura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Centura.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Centura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Centura cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Centura misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Centura in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Centura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Centura as he connects with a hook.
Centura lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Centura is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson works over Centura's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson scores with a jab. Centura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Centura scores with a nice strike.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Centura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Centura throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Centura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Centura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centura throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Distor Centura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Centura throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Centura misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Centura.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Centura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Centura misses.
Centura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Centura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Centura's legs.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Centura counters with a nice leg kick.
Centura throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Centura drops Jackson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jackson looks back up at him and smiles so Centura waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Jackson defending well as Centura loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson pushes Centura away with a front kick.
Centura misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centura.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michael Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson throws a head kick but Centura moves out of range.
A big left from Jackson misses.
A low kick from Centura is predictable there
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Centura stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Centura doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Centura.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Centura moved out of range nicely.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Centura lands with a right hand.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Centura lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Centura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centura throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Centura tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Distor Centura.
Well Jackson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!

Michael Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 4     
Date:   Apr 12, 2017
#R1#
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Bylund misses with a hook
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bylund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Bylund's knee but Bylund avoids it well.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bylund is looking to counter punch.
Bylund wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Bylund misses its intended target.
Bylund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bylund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bylund cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Bylund throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bylund backing away here, and Jackson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bylund catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Bylund throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bylund swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bylund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bylund.
Bylund lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Bylund misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bylund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Bylund. Those never looked like landing.
Bylund slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Bylund avoids it.
Bylund lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bylund.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Bylund seems unphased.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bylund tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson thumps Bylund with a low kick.
Bylund swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Jackson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Bylund throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Bylund is looking to clinch.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bylund scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bylund cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Bylund's leg but Bylund calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson slips a straight right by Bylund.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Bylund.
Jackson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bylund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Bylund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bylund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a swing at Bylund's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Bylund lands with a good body shot.
Bylund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bylund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bylund takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bylund had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bylund throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bylund under the eye.
Bylund misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bylund shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bylund looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bylund thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slow jab from Bylund misses its intended target.
Bylund misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Bylund sees coming a mile off.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bylund wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bylund throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bylund was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Bylund counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bylund misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bylund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bylund was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.#T1#
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bylund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bylund ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Bylund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bylund to counter with a crisp jab.
Bylund throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Bylund misses with an uppercut.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bylund looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Bylund tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Bylund.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Bylund tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range. #T2#
Jackson blocks a jab.
Bylund is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bylund counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Michael Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Bylund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bylund.
Bylund misses with some punches.
Bylund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bylund misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bylund.
Bylund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Good body shot from Bylund.
Bylund tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Bylund back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Bylund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Bylund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bylund keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bylund tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bylund throws a head punch that misses.
Bylund throws a head punch that misses.
Bylund pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bylund lands a body punch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Bylund.
Bylund throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bylund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bylund lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Bylund is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bylund. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Bylund is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson trying to stall but Bylund improves his position.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bylund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short uppercut from Bylund.
Bylund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bylund backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bylund.
Bylund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bylund tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Bylund blocking some punches.
Bylund throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Bylund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bylund has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bylund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Bylund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bylund 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Bylund scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Bylund scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bylund finish him?
Bylund drops Jackson with a naaaaasty hook - Jackson is in real trouble here! Bylund dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bylund!
Michael Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

 

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Apr 11, 2017
#R1#
Denderson tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Denderson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Han Denderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denderson slips under a jab.
Denderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Denderson looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Denderson drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Denderson in close. #SUB#
Denderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Denderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Denderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denderson postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Denderson postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
We've been hearing that Denderson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denderson pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denderson winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Denderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Denderson slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Denderson lands strikes from half 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.
Denderson drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head. #SUB#
Denderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Denderson with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Denderson postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson looking to control but Denderson passes into half guard.
Denderson working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denderson slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Denderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denderson wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Denderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Denderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Denderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Jackson tries to roll over but Denderson keeps him under control.
Denderson drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Denderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Denderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Denderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Denderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Denderson working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Nice strikes from Denderson there.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Denderson in his half guard.
Denderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Denderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Denderson is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Jackson wants to control but Denderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Denderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Denderson dominated that round.
That's time! Denderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Denderson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Denderson blocks the body kick.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denderson.
Denderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denderson throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson slips under a jab from Denderson.
Denderson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Denderson in his tracks. #ROC2#
Denderson is rocked!
Jackson throws a monster overhand right that drops Denderson! Jackson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Michael Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Apr 10, 2017
#R1#
McGillicutty tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGillicutty throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGillicutty moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
McGillicutty misses with a two punch combination.
McGillicutty takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson stuns McGillicutty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson connects with a jab.
McGillicutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGillicutty lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches.
McGillicutty tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from McGillicutty.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGillicutty lands a right hand.
McGillicutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson. #BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a right hand that McGillicutty ducks under and follows up with a left that McGillicutty also avoids with ease.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGillicutty misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a leg kick. #T2##CL#
McGillicutty moves into the clinch successfully.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that McGillicutty has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGillicutty taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGillicutty taking a breather. #BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
McGillicutty takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Some wild striking there from McGillicutty.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but McGillicutty steps away.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson lands a body shot.
McGillicutty doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGillicutty wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
McGillicutty moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty blocking some punches. #T4#
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
McGillicutty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
McGillicutty just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGillicutty is keeping busy.
McGillicutty tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGillicutty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGillicuttys head.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McGillicutty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michael Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Jackson tenderised McGillicutty's leg. McGillicutty is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGillicutty fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGillicutty fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGillicutty tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGillicutty blocks it well.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from McGillicutty.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1##CL#
McGillicutty closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
A short right from Jackson.
Michael Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGillicutty slips a straight right by Jackson.
McGillicutty doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away. #CL#
McGillicutty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGillicutty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGillicutty throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty lands an uppercut.#T2#
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGillicutty moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
McGillicutty moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGillicutty is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson is looking to control McGillicutty's arms but McGillicutty gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
McGillicutty lands a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGillicutty.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGillicutty backwards.
McGillicutty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
McGillicutty trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGillicutty into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson is leaning against McGillicutty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGillicutty avoiding damage. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGillicutty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from McGillicutty.
Jackson pushes McGillicutty away with a front kick.
McGillicutty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Jackson throws a series of punches but McGillicutty moves out of range.
Buzz McGillicutty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGillicutty fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGillicutty moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
McGillicutty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from McGillicutty does no damage.
McGillicutty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson feints and then cracks McGillicutty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGillicutty down.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
As Jackson looks to move away, McGillicutty throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
McGillicutty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson works McGillicutty's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGillicutty misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
McGillicutty gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGillicutty.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGillicutty misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGillicutty.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with some punches.
McGillicutty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGillicutty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from McGillicutty on the inside.
McGillicutty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
McGillicutty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T1##BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson scores with a jab.
McGillicutty tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
McGillicutty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
McGillicutty throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGillicutty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGillicutty tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
McGillicutty walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a right and a left that McGillicutty avoids nicely.
McGillicutty blocks a head kick by Jackson.
McGillicutty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
McGillicutty throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but McGillicutty moved out of range.
McGillicutty appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGillicutty defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from McGillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from McGillicutty. Those never looked like landing.
McGillicutty looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
McGillicutty tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGillicutty dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
McGillicutty misses with a series of wild punches.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like McGillicutty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
McGillicutty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGillicutty slips under a jab.
McGillicutty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of McGillicutty's head but McGillicutty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGillicutty misses with the combination.
Michael Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
McGillicutty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
McGillicutty looks to clinch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGillicutty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGillicutty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson cracks McGillicutty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow McGillicutty down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGillicutty misses with the combination.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by McGillicutty.
Buzz McGillicutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Michael Jackson!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Michael Jackson!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Michael Jackson!

Michael Jackson wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Michael Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Apr 09, 2017
#R1#
Pekyew throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson jabs Pekyew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Pekyew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Pekyew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Pekyew has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Our sources have told us that Pekyew has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pekyew's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Pekyew has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Pekyew manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pekyew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Pekyew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pekyew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Pekyew has control of the leg.
Pekyew wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Pekyew landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pekyew not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pekyew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pekyew is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Pekyew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Pekyew wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pekyew wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Pekyew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pekyew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pekyew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michael Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson cracks Pekyew with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pekyew tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jackson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pekyew is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: LH48: Kazakov vs Black     
Date:   Mar 24, 2017
#R1#
Jackson connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Jackson gets caught napping as Watanabe dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Watanabe throws a big right hand that misses.
Watanabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Watanabe is proving a slippery customer.
Watanabe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watanabe is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
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.
Watanabe works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Jackson controls Watanabe momentarily but Watanabe frees himself.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson controls Watanabe momentarily but Watanabe frees himself.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses.
Watanabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watanabe with a nice head shot there.
Watanabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Watanabe distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing.
Watanabe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watanabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watanabe trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Watanabe stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Watanabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watanabe controls the pace.
Watanabe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Watanabe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watanabe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watanabe distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watanabe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watanabe with a nice head shot there.
Watanabe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watanabe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watanabe works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Watanabe throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson controls Watanabe momentarily but Watanabe frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Watanabe lands a couple of digs.
Watanabe lands a couple of digs.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully.
Watanabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Watanabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Watanabe passes into half guard.
Watanabe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has hold of Watanabe's hands but Watanabe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watanabe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Watanabe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jackson leaves Watanabe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watanabe tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Watanabe fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Watanabe seems unphased.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Watanabe takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Watanabe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watanabe shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Watanabe avoids it well.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watanabe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watanabe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.#T2#
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watanabe wants a takedown but no success here.
Watanabe goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Watanabe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watanabe's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michael Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Watanabe shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Watanabe on that attempt.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Watanabe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Watanabe's head.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watanabe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there. #KD2#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Watanabe tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Watanabe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Watanabe is rocked!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Watanabe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jackson tests Watanabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Watanabe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson connects with the punch.#T1#
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Watanabe tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Watanabe's head.
Jackson gets in close and tags Watanabe with a short punch that almost sends Watanabe to the mat! Oh Watanabe is in big trouble! He turns his back on Jackson, trying to create some distance but Jackson rushes him, striking wildly and Watanabe goes down! The referee tackles Jackson into the cage to end the fight! Jackson is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
Michael Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: LH42: Xyd vs Out     
Date:   Mar 08, 2017
#R1#
Grayson dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Grayson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grayson throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grayson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
A punch combination from Grayson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Grayson misses the target.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Grayson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Grayson swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grayson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grayson lands a body shot.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Richard Grayson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Grayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Grayson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson slips a jab from Grayson.#T1#
A slow jab from Grayson misses its intended target.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grayson misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
A jab from Grayson misses.
As Grayson looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Grayson just gets out of the way.
Grayson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson cracks Grayson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson slips under a jab.
A jab from Grayson misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Grayson misses.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayson.
Grayson throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayson moves away.
Grayson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Jackson pushes Grayson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson can't break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Grayson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grayson walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Grayson throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Grayson throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Jackson lands.#T3#
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grayson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grayson.
Grayson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to move into range but Grayson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grayson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Grayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Grayson connects with the punch.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grayson in his tracks.
Grayson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grayson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Grayson slips the punch.
It seemed like Grayson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Grayson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Grayson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Grayson cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Grayson.
Grayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grayson.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson slips a straight right by Grayson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grayson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grayson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Grayson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Grayson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Jackson drops Grayson with a beautiful combination! Grayson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Grayson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Jackson throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Grayson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson slips a straight right by Grayson.
Grayson throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grayson can do to turn this around?
Jackson drops Grayson with a naaaaasty hook - Grayson is in real trouble here! Jackson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Michael Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: LH37: Higuchi vs Lapanov     
Date:   Feb 17, 2017
#R1#
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karhu's head.
Karhu lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Karhu clinches up against the cage.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karhu blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Karhu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tests Karhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karhu tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick that Karhu semi-blocks.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Karhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Karhu closes the distance and clinches.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Karhu to work.
Karhu has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Karhu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Kari Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karhu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.#CL2#
Karhu moves into the clinch.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Karhu looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu stalling against the cage.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karhu can do to turn this around?
Jackson slips a jab from Karhu.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karhu is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Karhu is rocked!
Karhu walks straight into a right hand from Jackson - that's dropped him! Jackson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Karhu from any more punishment! Karhu complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Jackson!
A very excited looking Michael Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: LH32: Bylund vs Corbin II     
Date:   Jan 29, 2017
#R1#
Teixeira tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a push kick but Teixeira slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Teixeira walks into a left hand.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teixeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson catches Teixeira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teixeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Teixeira avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teixeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Teixeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Teixeira.#T1#
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Teixeira misses with a jab to the body
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Teixeira moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Teixeira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Teixeira saw that one coming.
It looked like Teixeira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Teixeira rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teixeira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Teixeira.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Teixeira takes a shot to the head.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Teixeira.
Teixeira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Teixeira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teixeira lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teixeira is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Teixeira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
Teixeira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson working aggressively here. #T3#
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teixeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Teixeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teixeira tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Teixeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.#CL#
Teixeira gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teixeira.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Teixeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Teixeira controls the action.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Teixeira.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Teixeira, against the cage.
Jackson has Teixeira pressed against the cage, preventing Teixeira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Teixeira's head.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Teixeira is looking to clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Teixeira's leg but Teixeira calmly moves out of range.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teixeira.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teixeira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teixeira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Teixeira moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Teixeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Teixeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Teixeira.
Teixeira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Teixeira.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira. #T2#
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira working aggressively here.
Teixeira is working Jackson over against the cage.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
Teixeira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teixeira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira misses with an elbow strike.
Teixeira lands a nice elbow.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson cracks Teixeira with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Teixeira lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teixeira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Teixeira lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Malaquias Teixeira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira lands a body shot.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
Teixeira scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Jackson working aggressively here.
Teixeira takes a shot to the head.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Teixeira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Teixeira swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
Teixeira scores with a shoulder strike.
Teixeira lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teixeira.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malaquias Teixeira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson cracks Teixeira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teixeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teixeira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teixeira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a high kick! #ROC2#
Teixeira is rocked!
Jackson cracks Teixeira with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Teixeira falls to his knees and Jackson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: LH28: Bylund vs Jackson     
Date:   Jan 15, 2017
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Bylund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a hook. Bylund ducked under it nicely.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bylund counter with a right hand.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Bylund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
letting Bylund counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Bylund staying out of range there.
Bylund swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bylund throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bylund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bylund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bylund jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bylund.
Bylund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Bylund scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Bylund finds it's target.
Bylund connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bylund to counter with a crisp jab.
Bylund throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bylund doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Bylund lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson tries to bum rush Bylund with a series of wild strikes but Bylund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Bylund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bylund. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bylund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bylund.
Bylund moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Bylund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bylund bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bylund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bylund. Bylund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bylund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bylund misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Bylund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bylund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Bylund digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Bylund scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bylund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Bylund tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Bylund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bylund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bylund's head.
Bylund misses with a looping right.
Bylund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws the left hand but Bylund avoids the punch easily.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Bylund's ribs.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Bylund is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bylund thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bylund.
Bylund looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Bylund thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bylund misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Bylund tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bylund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Bylund counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Bylund blocks the leg kick.
Bylund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Bylund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Bylund avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bylund misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Bylund shakes it off.
Bylund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Bylund will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bylund.
Jackson throws a lazy body kick
and Bylund counters with a stiff right hand.
Bylund throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Bylund loads up on a big left hand.
Bylund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Bylund moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Bylund avoids it.
Bylund connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Bylund throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Bylund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bylund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Nice defenses there by Bylund.
A telegraphed right hand from Bylund misses the target.
Bylund connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bylund.
Bylund looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bylund.
Jackson lands the left hand.
A jab from Bylund misses.
Bylund misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Bylund is rocked!
Bylund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bylund throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Bylund avoids it with no problem.#T2##CL#
Bylund clinches up against the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bylund lands a body punch.
Bylund gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bylund misses with a body punch.
Bylund lands a shot to the body.
Bylund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A hook to the body from Bylund.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Bylund gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bylund lands a nice uppercut.
Bylund tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Bylund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bylund lands with a left to the head.
Bylund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Bylund has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bylund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Bylund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bylund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bylund.
Bylund scores with a shoulder strike.
Bylund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Bylund pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bylund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Bylund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bylund controls his hands.
Bylund misses with a body punch.
Bylund has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
A short right from Bylund.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bylund.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bylund.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Bylund lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Bylund working aggressively here.
Bylund blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Bylund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bylund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bylund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #BC#
Bylund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Bylund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bylund.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bylund misses with some punches.
Bylund scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Bylund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bylund misses with a hook from the clinch.
David Bylund has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bylund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bylund dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson. #KD#
Bylund drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bylund is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
Bylund cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bylund finish him?
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Bylund.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson sizes up Bylund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bylund digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Bylund cracks Jackson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jackson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bylund pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jackson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bylund!
David Bylund retains his welterweight title!
Michael Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Well... He got me... In the misty morning...'.

 

Event: LH24: Happy New Year     
Date:   Jan 01, 2017
#R1#
Dovik misses the shot to the body.
Dovik avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Dovik scores with a body shot.
Dovik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Dovik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dovik misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dovik throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson punishes Dovik's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Dovik's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 cracks Dovik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dovik misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Dovik is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Jackson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dovik's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jackson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Michael Jackson!

 

Event: LH20: Jackson vs Corbin     
Date:   Dec 18, 2016
#R1#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but Corbin is having none of it.
Corbin tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corbin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson slips under a jab from Corbin.
Corbin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corbin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corbin tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Corbin has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson digs a right hand into Corbin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corbin's gas tank.
Corbin pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson misses with some punches.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Corbin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Corbin looking to stall.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Corbin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corbin.
Corbin tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Corbin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Corbin stalling the fight.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Corbin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corbin as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbin 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!
Corbin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corbin.
Corbin taking a breather.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Corbin.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corbin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corbin blocking some punches.
Corbin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Corbin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Corbin has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Corbin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corbin taking a breather.
Corbin blocking some punches.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Corbin.
Corbin stalling against the cage. #T4#
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Corbin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Corbin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corbin working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes.
Corbin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Corbin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corbin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Corbin working the ground and pound from side control.
Corbin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Corbin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Corbin looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Corbin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Corbin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Jackson has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Corbin decides to pull guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Corbin keeps moving.
Corbin wants to sweep but no luck.
Corbin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corbin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Corbin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corbin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson letting Corbin take a breather here.
Corbin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corbin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Corbin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Corbin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Corbin is trying to stall. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Corbin.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corbin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corbin slows down the pace here.
Corbin stalling the fight.
Corbin's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Corbin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Corbin.
The referee calls for Corbin to work.
The crowd are getting on Corbin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Corbin is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Corbin.#CL2#
Corbin moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Corbin effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Corbin controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Corbin.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corbin slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbin controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corbin has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Corbin trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corbin seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Jackson lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Corbin tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards.
Corbin looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Corbin.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbin controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Corbin stalling.
Corbin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jackson gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corbin.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Jackson pushes Corbin up against the cage in a clinch.
Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Corbin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corbin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Corbin looking to slow down the pace here.
Corbin wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Corbin.#TD2#
Corbin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Corbin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Corbin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Corbin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Corbin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Corbin controlling the action here.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corbin.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corbin lands a nice short elbow.
Corbin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Corbin prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Corbin scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there. #T2#
Corbin with a couple of short strikes.
Corbin lands a nice shot to the head.
Corbin scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Corbin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Corbin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Corbin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Corbin with a couple of short strikes.
Corbin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Corbin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Corbin lands a big elbow.
Jackson tries to hold on but Corbin pushes him away.
Corbin looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Corbin has a good base and remains in mount.
Corbin lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Corbin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Corbin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Corbin dominating with strikes here.
Corbin controlling from mount.
Corbin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Corbin dominating with strikes here.#T4#
BOOM! Corbin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Corbin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Corbin with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
BOOM! Corbin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corbin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
William Corbin has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Corbin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Corbin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Corbin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jackson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jackson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Corbin!
William Corbin is the new welterweight champion!

 

Event: LH17: Jackson vs Houghton II     
Date:   Dec 07, 2016
#R1#
Houghton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houghton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houghton tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Houghton's sensitive parts.
Houghton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Houghton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Houghton ducks down to avoid it.
Houghton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houghton misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Houghton's head but Houghton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Houghton misses its intended target.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Houghton lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Houghton misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Houghton misses.
Jackson connects with the punch.#T1#
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houghton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson cracks Houghton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Houghton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Houghton rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
We've been informed that Houghton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Houghton.
Houghton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Houghton fails to land.
Houghton blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houghton.
Houghton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houghton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Houghton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Houghton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Houghton.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Houghton.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Houghton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Houghton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Houghton.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Houghton looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Houghton throws a big shot that misses.
Houghton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Houghton misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houghton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Houghton is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Houghton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Houghton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houghton.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houghton backwards.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton blocks an uppercut.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Houghton wants to stall.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Houghton throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houghton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Houghton misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Houghton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Houghton can do to turn this around?
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houghton.
Houghton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Houghton looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Houghton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Houghton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Houghton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houghton misses with a wild body shot.
Houghton gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Houghton is rocked!#T1#
Jackson drops Houghton with a naaaaasty hook - Houghton is in real trouble here! Jackson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson retains his welterweight title!

 

Event: LH14: Jackson vs Jigsawz     
Date:   Nov 27, 2016
#R1#
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Jigsawz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jigsawz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Jigsawz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Jigsawz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Jigsawz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jigsawz just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jigsawz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jigsawz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jigsawz works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jigsawz slips under a jab.
Jigsawz lands a nice looking body shot.
Jigsawz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jigsawz. #T1#
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jigsawz.
Jigsawz lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jigsawz.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jigsawz! But no joy.
Jackson is looking to slow Jigsawz down with leg kicks.
Jigsawz sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jigsawz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jigsawz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Jigsawz manages to avoid it.
Jigsawz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jigsawz throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jigsawz takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Jigsawz misses with a looping right.
Jigsawz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jigsawz lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back. #CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson pushes Jigsawz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson pushes Jigsawz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jigsawz tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Jigsawz back against the cage.
Jigsawz misses with a punch to the body.
Jigsawz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jigsawz is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jigsawz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jigsawz misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Jigsawz 's knee. #T3##CL#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Jigsawz against the cage.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jigsawz up against the cage.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Jigsawz's head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jigsawz up against the cage.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Jigsawz.
We've been informed that Jigsawz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jigsawz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson is leaning against Jigsawz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jigsawz backwards.
Jigsawz can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jigsawz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson cracks Jigsawz with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jigsawz misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson throws an overhand right that drops Jigsawz like a sack of potatoes! Jackson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson retains his welterweight title!

 

Event: LH11: Houghton vs Jackson     
Date:   Nov 16, 2016
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Houghton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jake Houghton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houghton doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Houghton is looking to counter punch.
Houghton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Houghton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Houghton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Houghton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Houghton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Houghton misses with a straight left.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Houghton avoids them all with ease.
Houghton wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Houghton looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houghton.
Jackson throws a body punch but Houghton moves out of range.
Houghton avoids the body shot from Jackson. #T1#
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houghton.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Houghton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Houghton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Houghton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Houghton counters with a nice uppercut.
Houghton throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Houghton misses the shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Houghton swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Houghton off the cage and back into range.
Houghton misses with a body shot.
Houghton misses with a body shot
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson slips a straight right by Houghton.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Houghton throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Houghton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson clobbers Houghton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Houghton throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson catches Houghton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houghton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houghton throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Houghton loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.#KD2#
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Houghton crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Houghton is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Oh Houghton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houghton throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp right that sends Houghton to the canvas! Jackson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is the new welterweight champion!

 

Event: LH8: Houghton vs Cormier     
Date:   Nov 06, 2016
#R1#
Jackson digs a good hook to Hiiri's body.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson lands with a hook. Hiiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Hiiri.
Jackson pushes Hiiri away with a front kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Hiiri moves out of range.
Hiiri throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiiri is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson clobbers Hiiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hiiri scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiiri moves away.
A nice side step and Hiiri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Hiiri tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hiiri tries to clinch up.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hiiri looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Hiiri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Hiiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Hiiri tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away. #CL2#
Hiiri moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Hiiri stalling against the cage.
Hiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiiri controls his hands. #T2#
Hiiri tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Hiiri back against the cage. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiiri needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiiri gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jackson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hiiri is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!

 

Event: LH5: Houghton vs Karhu     
Date:   Oct 27, 2016
#R1#
Jackson throws a head kick but Teixeira moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teixeira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Teixeira avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Teixeira moves out of range of the strikes.
Teixeira is looking to clinch.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Teixeira on the side of the head.
Teixeira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson throws a head kick but Teixeira moves out of range. #T1#
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Teixeira misses with a body shot
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson moves out of range as Teixeira strikes.
It appears Jackson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Teixeira tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teixeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Teixeira wants to clinch.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Teixeira closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Teixeira is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira misses with the combination.
Teixeira misses with a looping left.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Teixeira out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Jackson!

 

Event: LH3: Strife vs Starfighter     
Date:   Oct 16, 2016
#R1#
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Karhu tries to clinch up.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karhu lands a right hand.
Karhu stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karhu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Karhu.
A bit of stalling here from Karhu. #T1#
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Karhu stalling in the clinch.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Karhu lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karhu is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karhu prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Karhu tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu avoiding damage.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Karhu. #T3#
Jackson misses with some punches.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside.
Karhu scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Karhu lands a left hand.
Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Jackson tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karhu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Karhu has Jackson pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
We've been informed that Karhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karhu or not.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Karhu.
Karhu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karhu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Karhu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson slips a straight right by Karhu.#CL2#
Karhu closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karhu lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Karhu is trying to stall.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson taking a breather.
Karhu stalling against the cage.
Karhu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kari Karhu.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Karhu slips under a jab from Jackson.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Karhu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karhu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karhu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karhu throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Karhu needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karhu manages to circle out of the way.
Karhu wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Karhu wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Karhu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Karhu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karhu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karhu lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Karhu holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Karhu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Karhu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kari Karhu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A short right from Karhu.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Jackson. #TD#
Jackson decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kari Karhu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jackson cracks the inside of Karhu's front leg.
Karhu tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Karhu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karhu after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson looking to stall.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karhu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu is stalling here.
Karhu tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Karhu is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Karhu lands a body punch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Karhu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Karhu takes a shot to the head.
Karhu leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson trying to stall but Karhu improves his position.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Karhu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A short left from Karhu.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Karhu stalls.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Kari Karhu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karhu lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is working Karhu over against the cage.
A short left from Karhu.
Jackson pushes Karhu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kari Karhu.
I've got Karhu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Karhu!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 29, 2016
#R1#
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jon Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a hook but Fish avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fish misses the target.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fish is looking to land body kicks.
Fish missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fish. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Fish misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Fish throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fish tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Fish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson is working Fish over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from 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!
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Jackson lands a left hand.
Fish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fish tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Fish.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Fish, against the cage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fish or not.
Fish with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fish up against the cage.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2#
Jackson 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!
Jackson prevents a body shot from Fish.
Fish tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Fish misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fish tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fish throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fish throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Jackson is working Fish over against the cage.
Fish looks winded!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Fish working aggressively here.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson digs a right hand into Fish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fish's gas tank.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Fish misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson pushes Fish back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
A short left from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson pushes Fish back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishs head.
Fish tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Fish creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Fish letting Jackson take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Jackson.
Fish tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Fish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fish takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Fish. Fish maintains the clinch.
Fish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson. #T1#
Fish trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishs head.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Fish 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.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fish is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Fish.
Fish pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson stalling.
Fish unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fish trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Fish lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Fish throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Fish misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fish can do to turn this around?
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishs head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fish obliges.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishs head.
A short body shot lands from Fish as the two fighters clinch.
Fish missing with knees to the body.
Fish misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Michael Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fish backwards. #T3#
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Fish misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Fish misses with some punches.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishs head.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson has Fish pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson works on Fish's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Fish is rocked!
Jackson gets through Fish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fish is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Fish seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fish misses with the head strike.
Fish tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fish just manages to avoid it.
Fish tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fish doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fish misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.#CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Fish in a clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Fish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards. #T1#
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson pushes Fish against the cage. Jackson is working some dirty boxing. Jackson pushes off with a quick right hook! Fish goes down! Fish tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jackson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 25, 2016
#R1##CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tulauskas is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Tulauskas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulauskas throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson presses Tulauskas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tulauskas is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Tulauskas blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tulauskass head.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Tulauskas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tulauskas.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Tulauskas missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Tulauskas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tulauskas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson tries a body shot but Tulauskas blocks it.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Tulauskas.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tulauskas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice hook 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!#TD2#
Tulauskas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Tulauskas is controlling Jackson's posture.#SUB2#
Tulauskas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tulauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Tulauskas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tulauskas is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Tulauskas 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.
Tulauskas striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Tulauskas is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Tulauskas keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulauskas is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tulauskas tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Tulauskas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tulauskas dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tulauskas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson jabs Tulauskas right on the nose. Tulauskas blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Darius Tulauskas has been cut.
Tulauskas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tulauskas is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Tulauskas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulauskas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Tulauskas.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Tulauskas.
Jackson lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Jackson presses Tulauskas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson taking a breather.
Tulauskas 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. Tulauskas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson throws a right hand that Tulauskas ducks under and follows up with a left that Tulauskas also avoids with ease.
Tulauskas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tulauskas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tulauskas misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Tulauskas back into the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Tulauskas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
A short right from Jackson.
Tulauskas tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson digs a right hand into Tulauskas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tulauskas's gas tank.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Tulauskas is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tulauskas is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulauskas tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tulauskas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tulauskas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tulauskas can do to turn this around?
Jackson pushes Tulauskas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tulauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson gets through Tulauskas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tulauskas backwards.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tulauskas taking a breather.
Tulauskas is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tulauskas backwards. #T4#
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!
Tulauskas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tulauskas blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Tulauskas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tulauskas wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Tulauskas 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. Tulauskas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tulauskas tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tulauskas uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Tulauskas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tulauskas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tulauskas dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darius Tulauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Tulauskas with that takedown attempt.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tulauskas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Tulauskas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulauskas misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tulauskas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tulauskas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tulauskas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Michael Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Jackson.
Tulauskas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tulauskas backwards.
Tulauskas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Tulauskas's head.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tulauskas up against the cage.
Jackson lands a right hand. #T2#
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!#TD2#
Tulauskas decides to pull guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tulauskas keeps moving.
Tulauskas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tulauskas 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##SUB2#
Tulauskas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tulauskas looking to control.
Tulauskas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Michael Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tulauskas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Tulauskas back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tulauskas backwards.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tulauskass head.
Tulauskas prevents a body shot from Jackson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tulauskas wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Darius Tulauskas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tulauskas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 21, 2016
#R1#
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chanpakdee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson digs a good hook to Chanpakdee's body.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Chanpakdee.
Chanpakdee misses with a straight right.
Chanpakdee throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanpakdee misses with a double jab #CL#
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Chanpakdee has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Chanpakdee struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Chanpakdee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chanpakdee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chanpakdee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Chanpakdee's takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chanpakdee pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chanpakdee throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chanpakdee is trying to break free.
Chanpakdee tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Chanpakdee.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanpakdee. #T2#
Chanpakdee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson gets through Chanpakdee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanpakdee.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Chanpakdee is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Chanpakdee.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chanpakdee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chanpakdee is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson keeps control of Chanpakdee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chanpakdee blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Chanpakdee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow. #T3#
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Chanpakdee misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chanpakdee.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niwat Chanpakdee.
Chanpakdee tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chanpakdee misses with a punch on the inside.
Chanpakdee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chanpakdee.
Chanpakdee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Chanpakdee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson avoiding damage as Chanpakdee throws knees to the body.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Chanpakdee wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chanpakdee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chanpakdee tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Chanpakdee back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with some punches.
Chanpakdee letting Jackson take a breather here.
Chanpakdee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Chanpakdee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chanpakdee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chanpakdee just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Jackson clinches.
Michael Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson gets through Chanpakdee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chanpakdee blocks an uppercut.
Chanpakdee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson keeps control of Chanpakdee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanpakdee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Chanpakdee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Chanpakdee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chanpakdee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Chanpakdee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Jackson has Chanpakdee up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chanpakdee blocks an uppercut.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanpakdee.
A short left from Jackson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson presses Chanpakdee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Chanpakdee tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Chanpakdee postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Chanpakdee postures up.
Chanpakdee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Chanpakdee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chanpakdee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chanpakdee on the ground.
Chanpakdee works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Chanpakdee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chanpakdee postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Chanpakdee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Let's hope that Chanpakdee 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.
Chanpakdee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Chanpakdee gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Chanpakdee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Jackson pushes Chanpakdee up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Chanpakdee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chanpakdee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chanpakdee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chanpakdee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chanpakdee, right into the meat.
Chanpakdee digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Niwat Chanpakdee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chanpakdee throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Chanpakdee back into the cage.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chanpakdee backwards.
Chanpakdee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chanpakdee can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Chanpakdee avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanpakdee tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chanpakdee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chanpakdee.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chanpakdee uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Chanpakdee.
Chanpakdee wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chanpakdee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chanpakdee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Chanpakdee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson prevents Chanpakdee from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chanpakdee can't break the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chanpakdee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chanpakdee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chanpakdee can't get the takedown.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Chanpakdee.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chanpakdee can do to turn this around?
Chanpakdee is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Chanpakdee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Chanpakdee.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chanpakdee's efforts to push away.
Chanpakdee has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Chanpakdee.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Chanpakdee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Chanpakdee swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chanpakdee can't get the takedown.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niwat Chanpakdee.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chanpakdee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Jackson.
Chanpakdee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chanpakdee backwards.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Chanpakdee misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson stalling.
Chanpakdee tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chanpakdee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chanpakdee up against the cage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Chanpakdee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chanpakdee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Chanpakdee has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Chanpakdee is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 18, 2016
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokamic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lokamic.
Lokamic shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Lokamic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lokamic goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homan Lokamic.
Lokamic looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Lokamic was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lokamic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lokamic moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Lokamic. Those never looked like landing.
Lokamic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lokamic looks winded!
Lokamic wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson lunges at Lokamic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lokamic's hand.
Lokamic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.#KD#
Jackson cracks Lokamic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jackson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lokamic to stand back up!#ROC#
Lokamic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Look low, kick high! Jackson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Lokamic tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Jackson is absolutely delighted - when Lokamic wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Jackson!

 

 
 
 
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