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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Zack Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jayden Jordan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Jordan. Jordan maintains the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Jackson manages to pull guard.
Jordan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson pulls Jordan in close to prevent any damage.
Jordan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jordan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Jordan
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jordan is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.#T2#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jordan being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jordan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jordan controlling the position.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Jordan#T3#
Jackson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (7) vs (0) Jordan
Jordan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Jordan to control.#T4#
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jordan is trying to escape the mount.
Jordan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jordan tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jordan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jordan tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Jordan tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Jordan to control.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jordan wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.#T7#
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jordan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jordan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jordan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Jordan tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jordan is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jordan is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson controlling his opponent. #T9#
Jackson looking to control but Jordan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jordan is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Jordan to control.
Jackson trying to control but Jordan is having none of it.
Jackson controlling from mount. #T11#
Jordan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jordan is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jordan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Jordan working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson looking to control but Jordan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jordan tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
Jordan working to try and regain half guard.
Jordan wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jordan tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson tries to control but Jordan wriggling away. #T14#
Jordan tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jordan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jordan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jordan tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Zack Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Zack Jackson, 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Zack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Sisko is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Sisko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (0) vs (2) Jackson
Sisko being controlled here, momentarily.
Sisko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sisko trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sisko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (0) vs (5) Jackson
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sisko prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Sisko struggling a bit here.#T2#
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Sisko denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sisko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Jackson.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sisko can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Jackson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sisko (0) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson controlling from mount.
Sisko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sisko tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from mount. #T4#
Let's hope that Jackson 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.
Sisko tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Sisko wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Sisko tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.#T5#
Sisko wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Sisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T6#
Sisko is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. #T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.
Sisko holds of for dear life.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Sisko is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Sisko to control.#T9#
Jackson controlling from mount.
It looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10##T11#
Sisko is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Sisko tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Sisko tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Sisko tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 7 to 0.
Zack Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hobert Nye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Zack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Nye won't allow it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nye just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hobert Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Jackson.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nye to keep the fight standing.
Nye is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nye uses from the top position.
Nye controlling from the top position.
Jackson pulls Nye in to control the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Nye from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Nye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is pulling down on Nye's head. It's preventing any offense from Nye, at least for the moment.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nye (0) vs (2) Jackson
Nye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nye (0) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nye wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.#T3#
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nye working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Nye is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5##T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Nye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nye is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8##T9#
Nye is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Nye is trying desperately to improve position.
Nye is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson controlling his opponent. #T10#
Nye wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nye regains half guard.#T11#
Nye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nye trying to control here.
Nye won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nye trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
#T12#
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nye wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Nye trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Nye defends it.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Nye moves into full guard.
Jackson stays in close to Nye's body and controls the position. #T14#
Nye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Nye is keeping the position.
Nye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nye is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nye (2) vs (5) Jackson
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Zack Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Charles Luciano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Zack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Luciano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Luciano (0) vs (2) Jackson
Luciano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Luciano (0) vs (5) Jackson
Luciano tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Luciano is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano is working hard here to advance position.
Luciano is letting Jackson control him for a moment.
Luciano looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Luciano (0) vs (7) Jackson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Luciano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Luciano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Luciano to control.
Luciano is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Luciano tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Luciano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Luciano (2) vs (7) Jackson#T3#
Luciano is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Luciano (2) vs (9) Jackson
Luciano trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Luciano has a hand on Jackson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jackson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Luciano (2) vs (12) Jackson
Luciano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson prevents Luciano from getting the reversal.
Luciano wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Luciano tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Luciano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luciano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Luciano wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Luciano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Luciano! Score +3 for passing guard: Luciano (2) vs (15) Jackson
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luciano tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away. #T9#
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Jackson 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.
Luciano tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Luciano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Luciano (4) vs (15) Jackson#T10#
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Luciano (4) vs (17) Jackson
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson prevents Luciano from improving his position.
Jackson stalling. #T11#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Luciano is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.
Luciano trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Jackson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Luciano (4) vs (20) Jackson
A lull in the action here.
Luciano is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
A lull in the action here.
Luciano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Luciano's face as Jackson controls the position.
Luciano sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 20 to 4.
Zack Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Zack Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Urijah Stanton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Stanton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Stanton
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stanton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Stanton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stanton. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Stanton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanton seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.#T1#
Jackson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stanton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (7) vs (0) Stanton
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##T3#
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stanton for as long as he can get away with.
We've been informed that Stanton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Stanton is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson controlling his opponent. #T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson continues to stall.
Stanton can't escape the position.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stanton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Stanton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Stanton is defending the position.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9##T10#
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (10) vs (0) Stanton
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stanton is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stanton is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Jackson.
Stanton is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Stanton is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #T14#
More hug and hope from Jackson.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Zack Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zack Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hassan Amir!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amir circles away.#TD2#
Amir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Amir persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Amir
Amir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in half guard, Amir seems content to control.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amir is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Amir passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Amir
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Amir wants to take his opponent's back but Jackson doesn't allow it. #T1#
Amir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amir fails to move to back control.
Amir controlling from the full mount.
Jackson's coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Amir wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Amir looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Amir is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jackson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (0) vs (8) Amir
Amir controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Amir is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Let's hope that Amir 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.
Amir is looking to control Jackson but Jackson is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Jackson is trying to break free.
Amir biding his time, controlling Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Amir breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Amir has got his arm under Jackson's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Jackson has spun round into Amir's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (8) Amir
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Amir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Amir working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Amir is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amir won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Amir is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is thwarting Amir's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Amir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amir.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amir is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Amir is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson stands and throws Amir's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (8) Amir
Amir can't do much from the bottom here.
Amir might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Jackson trying to control the action but Amir is working from the bottom.
Amir is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Amir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the action but Amir is working from the bottom.
Amir is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Amir manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Amir trying to control here.
Amir wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Amir regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Amir has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson prevents Amir from improving his position.#T8#
Amir has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
Amir works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Amir has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Amir is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amir avoid being mounted?#T9#
Amir is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Amir is defending well.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (8) Amir
Amir is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Amir tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Amir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Amir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (8) vs (12) Amir
Amir has good solid back control here. #T11#
Amir tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Amir has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Amir biding his time, controlling Jackson.
Will Amir go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12##SUB2#
Amir working for the choke.
Jackson staying busy and making it hard for Amir to control.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Amir won't let him.
Good control from Amir.#T13##SUB2#
Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Amir working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Amir trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Jackson is having to fend off submission attempts from Amir, who is looking to sink in the choke. Amir doesn't have the hooks in though and Jackson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (10) vs (12) Amir#T14#
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson won't allow Amir to sweep him here.
Amir working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson is taking a breather. Amir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amir wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (10) vs (16) Amir#SUB2#
Jackson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Amir gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Mebab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Mebab is controlling the position. #BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mebab.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mebab is just out of range.
Mebab misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Mebab feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mebab working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mebab throws a big right hand that misses.
Mebab throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mebab's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mebab 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.#T1##SUB2#
Mebab throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Mebab is looking for a sweep.
Mebab is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Mebab can't escape the position.
#T2#
Mebab is trying to reverse the position but instead Jackson has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mebab rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
#SU#
Jackson gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mebab moves away.
It seemed like Mebab was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Mebab has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
#TD2#
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mebab is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Zack Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mebab manages to avoid it.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Mebab knows he should have avoided that one.
Mebab takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mebab clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mebab is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Mebab tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Mebab drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mebab has Jackson in his guard.#REVR#
Mebab doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mebab wants to hit a sweep here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mebab there! #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Mebab counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Mebab is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson kicks off Mebab and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Mebab misses the target.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mebab throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mebab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zack Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mebab wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mebab throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Mebab drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mebab won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Mebab throws a big elbow that misses.
Mebab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mebab throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mebab's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR#
Mebab looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mebab looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mebab can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mebab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mebab manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Mebab wants to hit a sweep here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mebab there!
Mebab regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mebab wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#SU#
Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mebab to get to his feet. #CL2#
Mebab moves into the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Mebab looking for a takedown. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mebab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zack Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mebab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Mebab avoids it well and moves away.
Zack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Mebab.
Jackson jabs at Mebab's body.
Mebab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Mebab is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Mebab tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
#T3#
No luck for Mebab with that takedown attempt.
Mebab misses with the combination.
Mebab throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mebab throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Mebab tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mebab circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Mebab is rocked!
Mebab shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Mebab is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
OH! Mebab has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Jackson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Jackson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Mebab sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zack Jackson!
Zack Jackson very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meyers is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyers.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meyers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meyers tries a head kick but it misses.
Meyers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Zack Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyers ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Meyers's head back.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Zack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dane Meyers.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Meyers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a jab to Meyers's midsection.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Meyers has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Meyers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zack Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Meyers clinches with his opponent.
Meyers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Meyers.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meyers tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Meyers tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Meyers tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Meyers has him pressed against the cage.
Meyers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Meyers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson takes a swing at Meyers's ribcage but misses.
Meyers misses with a wild combination.
Meyers shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Meyers 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.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Meyers to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
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 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meyers shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Meyers counters with a two punch combo.
Meyers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Meyers's shoulder, as Meyers tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Meyers counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyers.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meyers looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Meyers avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meyers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Meyers throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
Meyers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meyers sprawls and moves away.
Meyers slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Meyers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyers.
Jackson moves forwards but Meyers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zack Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Meyers counters by clinching up.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Meyers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meyers.
Meyers slips a jab from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyers! But no joy.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Meyers avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyers.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meyers shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dane Meyers.#T1##CL2#
Meyers moves into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Meyers stalling the fight.
Jackson avoiding damage as Meyers throws knees to the body.
Meyers fails to pull guard.
Meyers working aggressively here.
Meyers just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meyers controlling the action here for a moment.
Meyers slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Meyers is controlling him.#BC2#
Meyers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meyers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Meyers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Meyers has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyers is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson is trying to push Meyers away but Meyers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Meyers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meyers has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Meyers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Meyers breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to bum rush Meyers with a series of wild strikes but Meyers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#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.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Meyers counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meyers shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson tries to bum rush Meyers with a series of wild strikes but Meyers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meyers is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meyers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook. Meyers ducked under it nicely.
Jackson cracks Meyers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson misses with a hook. Meyers ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Meyers's head but Meyers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Meyers has managed to clinch.
Meyers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Jackson will probably get the nod.
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 series of punches but Meyers avoids them all with ease.
Zack Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Meyers is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Meyers shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Meyers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meyers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Meyers is struggling to control the position.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Meyers has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a right hand that Meyers ducks under and follows up with a left that Meyers also avoids with ease.
Meyers tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Meyers forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Meyers digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Meyers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Meyers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyers.
Jackson throws a jab when Meyers was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Meyers on that attempt.
Zack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dane Meyers.
Meyers closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Meyers pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Meyers avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Meyers shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Meyers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson leaves Meyers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Meyers rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Meyers is struggling to control the position.
Meyers is struggling to control the position.
Meyers is struggling to control the position.
Meyers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Zack Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meyers tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Meyers's takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meyers slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Jackson!
Zack Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zack Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggins cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Wiggins on that attempt.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Wiggins staying out of range there.
Wiggins feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Wiggins with an uppercut!#KD2#
Jackson drops Wiggins with a beautiful combination! Wiggins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggins fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Wiggins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson tries to bum rush Wiggins with a series of wild strikes but Wiggins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1##KD2#
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Wiggins crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Wiggins is rocked!
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wiggins.
Oh Wiggins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Wiggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggins shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wiggins seems to have got his legs back now.
Wiggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wiggins throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Wiggins 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 Wiggins from any more punishment! Wiggins 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 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zack Jackson!
A very excited looking Zack 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. |
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