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Event:
CACC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 4358 p4p, 225 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 7553 p4p, 281 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jennings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Jennings counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jennings gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jennings (2) vs (0) Santos
Santos tries to get to full guard but Jennings has control of the leg.
Santos is looking to control Jennings's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Jennings is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos is looking to get back to full guard here but Jennings has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (5) vs (0) Santos
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jennings wants to control for a moment but Santos uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jennings is stalling here. Santos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jennings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (5) vs (4) Santos
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking for a sweep.
Jennings struggling a bit here.
Jennings is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jennings, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings reaches up around Santos's neck trying to control. But Santos takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Jennings! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Jennings is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Santos celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Santos! |
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Balbus Michael (ranked 3556 p4p, 310 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3935 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Balbus Michael! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Michael moves into the clinch successfully.
Jennings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jennings jumps guard but Michael stands there with Jennings around his waist. Jennings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jennings jumps into guard, dragging Michael to the mat.
Michael tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
Michael looking to sit in guard and control but Jennings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (0) vs (2) Jennings
Michael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jennings is one step ahead there.
Michael trying to keep a closed guard but Jennings is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Michael is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Michael has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (2) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Michael escapes and throws Jennings's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (5) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jennings looking for submissions off his back.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennings keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to mount his opponent but Jennings defends it.
Jennings tries to roll over but Michael keeps him under control.
Jennings moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jennings is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Michael postures up.
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Michael 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jennings working a defensive guard but Michael manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (8) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michael is looking to take a break and control but Jennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking for a sweep.
Jennings gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jennings trying to control but Michael postures up.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jennings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control from the bottom.
Jennings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Michael slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jennings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michael passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (11) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michael wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings prevents Michael from moving into mount.
Jennings is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jennings tries to roll over but Michael keeps him under control.
Jennings 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.
Michael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jennings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Michael slows the pace down in half guard.
Michael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jennings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Michael seems content to control.
Michael wants to take a breather but Jennings is having none of it.
Michael controlling the action here.
Michael is trying to control the action in half guard but Jennings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jennings is looking for a sweep. Michael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michael is controlling the pace.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Jennings is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michael prevents Jennings from improving his position.
Michael is stalling here. Jennings is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Michael seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jennings has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Michael (11) vs (6) Jennings
Jennings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Michael is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Michael regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jennings's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Michael is trying to maintain the position but Jennings is very close to passing his half guard.
Jennings seems to be working for a kimura but Michael defends the submission attempt.
Jennings wants to pass to mount but Michael is defending the position.
Michael tries to get to full guard but Jennings has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Michael is staying active underneath Jennings, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jennings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Michael is just riding it out for now. Jennings eventually gives up the hold.
Jennings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michael keeps working.
Michael is trying to maintain the position but Jennings is very close to passing his half guard.
Jennings moves into full mount! Michael won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (11) vs (9) Jennings
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Michael is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michael 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: Michael (13) vs (9) Jennings
Michael postures up.
Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jennings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michael can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michael has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michael postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings pulls Michael in close to prevent any damage.
Jennings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michael sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jennings's guard.
Michael is thwarting Jennings's attempts to control the position.
Jennings tries to get to full guard but Michael has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
Balbus Michael decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11561 p4p, 493 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3869 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Henley, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Henley against the ropes but Henley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jennings's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings is trying to control the position but Henley postures up.
Henley wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings is trying to control the position but Henley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley content to stall in guard here.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Henley tries to pass.
Jennings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jennings isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Henley stacks Jennings on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Henley! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (5) vs (0) Jennings
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to improve position but can't.
Jennings prevents Henley from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henley trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Jennings is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but Jennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henley advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henley (7) vs (0) Jennings
Henley content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to get to half guard.
Jennings is just holding on here. Henley manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Henley (10) vs (0) Jennings
Henley looking for the choke from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to get the hooks in deep but Jennings pushed the leg off.
Henley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jennings defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Henley has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Henley struggling to keep hold of the position.
Henley working for a choke but Jennings is defending well.
Henley is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jennings knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jennings for a finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but not successfully.
Jennings can't escape the position.
Henley trying to control.
Henley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jennings is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jennings wants to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the hands but Henley breaks the grip.
Henley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jennings trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jennings is in a bad position with Henley working for a choke. Jennings manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (10) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Henley is keeping the position.
Jennings trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Jennings won't allow Henley to sweep him here.
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Jennings defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Henley is keeping the position.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Jennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jennings has managed to get both his arms back between Henley's legs - danger averted.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
Jennings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (10) vs (5) Jennings
Henley struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to move to mount but Henley blocks the move with his legs.
Jennings looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley is not content to let Jennings control the position.
Jennings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jennings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley manages to get back to half guard.
Jennings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jennings looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jennings trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jennings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jennings's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henley (14) vs (5) Jennings
Will Henley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jennings tries to escape but Henley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings staying busy and making it hard for Henley to control.
Henley looking for the RNC.
Henley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Henley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jennings fending off the submission attempt from Henley.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking to hold on to the position here but Jennings rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henley defends well.
Henley is stalling in the full guard.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley is really struggling to control Jennings but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jennings has his foot on Henley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henley works his way back into a safe position though.
Jennings looking for a guillotine here but Henley defends easily.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control the position but Henley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jennings is looking for a sweep. Henley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jennings manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henley passes Jennings's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jennings desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henley takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 3760 p4p, 329 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1653 p4p, 193 weight class). Sagaki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Takumi Sagaki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sagaki. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jennings (0) vs (4) Sagaki
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jennings sneaks back into half guard.
Jennings is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fist of Fury Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sagaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sagaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sagaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Jennings is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jennings sees it coming and defends easily.
Jennings tries to roll over but Sagaki keeps him under control.
Sagaki wants to pass to mount but Jennings is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki 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.
Sagaki seems to be working for a kimura but Jennings defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jennings is trying to maintain the position but Sagaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Sagaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but Jennings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sagaki to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
Jennings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagaki is working away from the top position though.
Sagaki tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Jennings is working away.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagaki wants to pass to mount but Jennings is defending the position.
Jennings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jennings pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Jennings is keeping the position.
Sagaki keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Jennings is keeping the position.
Jennings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.
Sagaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jennings is keeping the position for now.
Jennings controls Sagaki momentarily but Sagaki frees himself.
Jennings has control of Sagaki's left arm, preventing Sagaki from doing any damage.
Jennings looking for a sweep. Not yet Jennings, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Sagaki trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Sagaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jennings looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jennings looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jennings! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (4) vs (4) Sagaki
Sagaki is looking for a sweep.
Jennings has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jennings (6) vs (4) Sagaki
Jennings fails to take his opponent's back.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position but Jennings isn't that keen on the idea.
Sagaki has given up his back. Will we see Jennings going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jennings (9) vs (4) Sagaki
Jennings is trying to stick to Sagaki's back but Sagaki is turning into Jennings. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jennings's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sagaki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (9) vs (6) Sagaki
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looking for a sweep. Not yet Jennings, not yet.
Sagaki is looking to advance position but Jennings has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (13) vs (6) Sagaki
Sagaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jennings wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sagaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sagaki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jennings.
Sagaki is trying to escape the mount but Jennings keeps good control and instead manages to take Sagaki's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jennings (16) vs (6) Sagaki
Jennings is looking to control Sagaki but Sagaki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sagaki 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.
Sagaki rolls, trying to escape but Jennings keeps control of the position.
Sagaki is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jennings prevents Sagaki from getting the reversal.
Jennings working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sagaki stops Jennings from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sagaki is trying to escape the mount.
Jennings seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sagaki is holding on tight.
Sagaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sagaki is pressing down on Jennings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
Sagaki controls Jennings momentarily but Jennings frees himself.
Sagaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jennings is working hard here to advance position.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jennings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now.
Jennings works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sagaki wants to improve his position but Jennings is controlling well.
Sagaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jennings pushes down on Sagaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennings trying to mount his opponent but Sagaki defends it.
Jennings is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Jennings is trying to control. Sagaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sagaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sagaki is in trouble now - Jennings has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (19) vs (6) Sagaki
Jennings looking to control but Sagaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jennings seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sagaki is holding on tight.
Sagaki is working to get back to half guard.
Jennings works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jennings (22) vs (6) Sagaki
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jennings is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sagaki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sagaki breaks Jennings's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (22) vs (8) Sagaki
Sagaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jennings is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jennings has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (24) vs (8) Sagaki
Jennings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jennings is one step ahead there.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jennings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
Jennings preventing the sweep.
Sagaki has his foot on Jennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Sagaki has his foot on Jennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Jennings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagaki is keeping the position for now.
Jennings pushing down on Sagaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jennings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jennings's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (24) vs (12) Sagaki
Jennings is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki looking to break Jennings's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jennings remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sagaki will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sagaki looks winded!
Sagaki looking for the choke but no joy.
Sagaki looking for the choke but no joy.
Jennings wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jennings defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sagaki's arms.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki avoiding Jennings 's attempts to control his hands.
Jennings fending off the submission attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jennings defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jennings rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagaki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jennings's thigh. Jennings counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jennings takes the fight on points by 24 to 12.
Joe Jennings 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. |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anatoly Gorbachenko (ranked 2167 p4p, 231 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3723 p4p, 316 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anatoly Gorbachenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jennings gets tackled into the ropes by Gorbachenko. Gorbachenko maintains the clinch.
Gorbachenko gets control of Jennings's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gorbachenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gorbachenko keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Jennings is pushing down on Gorbachenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gorbachenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Jennings has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jennings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jennings 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachenko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachenko wants to get back to full guard but Jennings has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorbachenko (0) vs (3) Jennings
Gorbachenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gorbachenko prevents Jennings from improving position.
Gorbachenko is looking to reverse the position.
Jennings working away.
Jennings is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gorbachenko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gorbachenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jennings on the ground.
Gorbachenko is trying to work for a sweep but Jennings has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorbachenko (0) vs (5) Jennings
Gorbachenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jennings is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gorbachenko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gorbachenko! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorbachenko (2) vs (5) Jennings
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorbachenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorbachenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jennings is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jennings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gorbachenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to keep Gorbachenko in close.
Gorbachenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorbachenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jennings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorbachenko has managed to get both his arms back between Jennings's legs - danger averted.
Gorbachenko wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gorbachenko postures up.
Gorbachenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorbachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorbachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gorbachenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Gorbachenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been informed that Jennings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gorbachenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Gorbachenko from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Gorbachenko from controlling successfully.
Jennings controls Gorbachenko momentarily but Gorbachenko frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gorbachenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looking for a guillotine here but Gorbachenko defends easily.
Gorbachenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jennings working a defensive guard here.
Gorbachenko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jennings has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gorbachenko is looking to defend but Jennings has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gorbachenko! Jennings pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gorbachenko taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Jennings!
A less than humble Joe Jennings misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 1966 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3478 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison's entrance music is Diary of a Madman. A fine choice. David Morrison has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison stuffs the takedown attempt from Jennings. Jennings gets slowly back to his feet.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jennings looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison (4) vs (0) Jennings
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (6) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings 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.
Morrison tries to control but Jennings wriggling away.
Jennings is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings prevents Morrison from taking his back.
Jennings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control but Jennings is having none of it.
Morrison controlling the pace for now.
Morrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jennings is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison controlling from the full mount.
Jennings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (9) vs (0) Jennings
Morrison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jennings wants to escape the position.
Morrison working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jennings trying to control the hands but Morrison won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jennings is really stuck here.
Morrison not allowing Jennings to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Morrison is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Morrison controls the action.
Morrison has the hooks in. Jennings is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Morrison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morrison is not going to allow Jennings to sit and survive in this position.
Jennings is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Morrison is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings staying busy and making it hard for Morrison to control.
I really don't envy Jennings right now.
Morrison sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jennings taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Morrison!
A relieved looking David Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bosco Iwoba (ranked 2033 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3389 p4p, 0 weight class). Iwoba's entrance music is Hercules*. A fine choice. Bosco Iwoba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bosco Iwoba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Iwoba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jennings's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Iwoba (2) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iwoba is keen to just control but Jennings is a slippery customer.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iwoba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jennings sees it coming and defends easily.
Jennings wants to control but Iwoba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iwoba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iwoba tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba is thwarting Jennings's attempts to control the position.
Iwoba tries to pass to full mount but Jennings defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings gets full guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba postures up.
Jennings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iwoba is aware though and is defending well.
Jennings trying to control the position.
Iwoba 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.
Iwoba preventing the sweep.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba stopping the sweep attempt from Jennings.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jennings trying to control the position.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jennings wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Iwoba has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jennings to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Iwoba is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jennings pulls down on the head and he's put Iwoba to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Jennings! |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 177 p4p, 23 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3372 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joe Jennings was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jennings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Jennings
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Jennings is looking for a kimura here.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Jennings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is not content to let Jennings control the position.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jennings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jennings defends well.
Silva keeping full guard, as Jennings tries to pass.
Jennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jennings has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Silva looking for subs off his back but Jennings has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Jennings prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Jennings sits in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Jennings is controlling well.
Silva moves into full guard.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jennings's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Jennings looking for a sweep. Not yet Jennings, not yet.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Jennings is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Jennings.
Jennings has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silva doesn't defend quickly enough and Jennings has managed to lock this one up! Can Silva escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jennings on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Jennings! |
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Event:
ADWGC Sydney
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Drawers (ranked 2784 p4p, 140 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3506 p4p, 169 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Chester Drawers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drawers instigates a clinch.
Jennings pulls guard effortlessly.
Drawers is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The House Of Pain that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Drawers passes Jennings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jennings is looking to control Drawers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jennings avoid being mounted?
Drawers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jennings sees it coming and defends easily.
Drawers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jennings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drawers wants to pass to mount but Jennings is defending the position.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennings has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers is trying to control the action in half guard but Jennings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (3) vs (0) Jennings
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Drawers trying to control but Jennings is having none of it.
Drawers prevents Jennings from getting the reversal.
Jennings 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.
Drawers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jennings sees it coming and defends easily.
Drawers is stalling here. Jennings is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Drawers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jennings has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drawers (3) vs (4) Jennings
Drawers stops Jennings from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jennings trying to control the position but Drawers is working away.
Jennings goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drawers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jennings but great work by Drawers. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drawers (7) vs (4) Jennings
Jennings is looking to regain half guard here but Drawers keeps moving and retains side control.
Drawers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drawers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jennings has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drawers but great work by Jennings. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drawers (7) vs (8) Jennings
Drawers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jennings's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jennings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drawers has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is stalling here. Drawers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jennings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Drawers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drawers (11) vs (8) Jennings
Drawers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
Jennings is looking for a sweep.
Drawers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jennings is looking for a sweep.
Drawers is trying to get an arm triangle but Jennings is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers swings around for an armbar but Jennings sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drawers's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (11) vs (10) Jennings
Jennings wants to control from the top but Drawers keeps moving.
Jennings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drawers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jennings passes into half guard.
Drawers is defending against the submission attempts here by Jennings.
Drawers is controlling Jennings's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drawers wants to improve his position but Jennings is controlling well.
Drawers is not content to let Jennings control the position.
Drawers moves into full guard.
Jennings trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Drawers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jennings is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drawers working a defensive guard here.
Drawers working for submissions but it's allowed Jennings to get to half guard.
Jennings is looking for a kimura here.
Drawers is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drawers is just riding it out for now. Jennings eventually gives up the hold.
Drawers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jennings is working away from the top position though.
Drawers is in trouble now - Jennings has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (11) vs (13) Jennings
Drawers is trying to escape the mount.
Jennings trying to control but Drawers is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings goes for an armbar but Drawers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Drawers. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (13) vs (13) Jennings
Jennings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jennings working for submissions but it's allowed Drawers to get to half guard.
Jennings gets full guard.
Drawers trying to move into half guard but instead Jennings has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (13) vs (15) Jennings
Jennings drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drawers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jennings has Drawers in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (15) vs (15) Jennings
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Drawers tries to pass.
Drawers stands and throws Jennings's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (18) vs (15) Jennings
Jennings struggling a bit here.
Jennings is not content to let Drawers control the position.
Drawers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jennings knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drawers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drawers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drawers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jennings knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drawers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking for a sweep.
Drawers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jennings! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drawers (20) vs (15) Jennings
Drawers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jennings manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jennings is refusing to be controlled, as Drawers sits in half guard.
Drawers is looking to advance position but Jennings won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Drawers works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (23) vs (15) Jennings
Jennings stops Drawers from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jennings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drawers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drawers is looking to take a break and control but Jennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jennings wants to control but Drawers postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jennings knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drawers tries to advance to mount but Jennings instead regains half guard.
Drawers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jennings knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drawers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jennings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jennings wants to get back to full guard.
Drawers works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (26) vs (15) Jennings
Jennings tries to hold on but Drawers postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to control but Jennings wriggling away.
Jennings sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drawers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jennings has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jennings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jennings trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drawers takes the fight on points by 26 to 15.
A less than humble Chester Drawers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sparry McSubberton (ranked 4090 p4p, 183 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3473 p4p, 157 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sparry McSubberton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Jennings shoots in looking for a takedown but McSubberton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jennings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jennings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McSubberton defends it nicely.
McSubberton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sparry McSubberton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jennings.
Jennings tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSubberton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jennings somewhat.
McSubberton tries to counter with a takedown but Jennings is quick to defend against it.
Joe Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McSubberton! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McSubberton (0) vs (4) Jennings
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to bench press Jennings off him but Jennings keeps the position.
McSubberton sneaks back into half guard.
Jennings is looking for a kimura here.
Jennings is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but McSubberton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jennings 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.
Jennings is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McSubberton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jennings.
McSubberton works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but McSubberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McSubberton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings won't allow McSubberton to sweep him here.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but McSubberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McSubberton looking for a sweep. Not yet McSubberton, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is trying to keep Jennings in close.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
McSubberton keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from McSubberton.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but McSubberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings slips nicely into half guard.
Jennings has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (0) vs (7) Jennings
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McSubberton has worked his arm free - good work by McSubberton!
Jennings is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McSubberton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jennings wants to control for a moment but McSubberton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jennings wants to pass to mount but McSubberton is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is pressing down on Jennings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jennings advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (0) vs (10) Jennings
Jennings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McSubberton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jennings wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jennings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSubberton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McSubberton is not content to let Jennings control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings wants to control but McSubberton is keeping him busy.
Jennings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jennings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on McSubberton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McSubberton is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is trying to control Jennings's posture but Jennings avoids it.
McSubberton is trying to improve his position.
Jennings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McSubberton, who protects the arm well.
McSubberton is trying to improve his position.
Jennings tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jennings advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McSubberton (0) vs (12) Jennings
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but McSubberton is having none of it.
Jennings pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jennings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McSubberton is looking to escape.
Jennings looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control the pace but McSubberton is squirming around nicely.
McSubberton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jennings is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McSubberton reverses the position - he's now on top in Jennings's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (2) vs (12) Jennings
McSubberton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jennings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McSubberton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McSubberton is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McSubberton is now in half guard.
Jennings wants to control but McSubberton passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (5) vs (12) Jennings
Jennings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McSubberton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McSubberton prevents Jennings from improving his position.
Jennings looking for submissions off his back.
McSubberton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jennings defends it well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is controlling McSubberton's trapped leg to prevent McSubberton from advancing to side control.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
Jennings actively working from the bottom here.
Jennings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jennings tries to roll over but McSubberton keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is still trying to improve position.
McSubberton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jennings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McSubberton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSubberton pulls his head out easily.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jennings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McSubberton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (5) vs (14) Jennings
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looking to improve position, pressing down on McSubberton's thigh with his hand. McSubberton seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jennings paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jennings's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! McSubberton picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sparry McSubberton!
Our winner, Sparry McSubberton, 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:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 3424 p4p, 150 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 6306 p4p, 205 weight class). Nkomo has chosen On the Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Jennings has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Trymore Nkomo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jennings closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nkomo did well to prevent Jennings getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jennings (2) vs (0) Nkomo
Jennings is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings trying to mount his opponent but Nkomo defends it.
Nkomo is trying to maintain the position but Jennings is very close to passing his half guard.
Jennings is controlling the pace.
Nkomo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkomo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nkomo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to control the action in half guard but Nkomo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nkomo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but Nkomo defending well.
Nkomo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jennings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jennings's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (2) vs (4) Nkomo
Jennings rolls, trying to escape but Nkomo keeps control of the position.
Jennings trying to control the hands but Nkomo won't let him.
Jennings tries to roll but Nkomo sticks to his back.
Nkomo looking for the choke from the back.
Nkomo avoiding Jennings 's attempts to control his hands.
Jennings fending off the submission attempt from Nkomo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jennings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jennings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jennings is working hard here to advance position.
Jennings sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jennings is trying to maintain the position but Nkomo is very close to passing his half guard.
Nkomo seems to be looking for submissions.
Nkomo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nkomo is working for a kimura but Jennings is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkomo prevents Jennings from improving his position.
Nkomo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jennings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nkomo.
Nkomo is looking for a kimura here.
Jennings is staying active underneath Nkomo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jennings has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nkomo passes Jennings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nkomo is looking for a kimura here.
Jennings trying to control here.
Jennings is concentrating on defense, preventing Nkomo from advancing position.
Nkomo is looking for a kimura but Jennings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nkomo to get the leverage.
Nkomo is looking to take a break and control but Jennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jennings manages to get to full guard.
Nkomo trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is controlling Nkomo's posture.
Nkomo won't allow Jennings to sweep him here.
Nkomo wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings 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.
Nkomo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nkomo postures up.
Nkomo is sitting in close to Jennings's body. Jennings has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nkomo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nkomo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jennings.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Jennings!
The defeated Trymore Nkomo had this to say: 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 3408 p4p, 147 weight class) and Zhan Dhelan (ranked 3512 p4p, 149 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jennings (2) vs (0) Dhelan
Jennings moves into full mount! Dhelan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (5) vs (0) Dhelan
Jennings working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jennings tries to control but Dhelan wriggling away.
Dhelan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jennings has a good base and remains in mount.
Jennings wants to control the pace but Dhelan is squirming around nicely.
Dhelan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dhelan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jennings moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jennings (8) vs (0) Dhelan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan 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 Jennings gets his way!
Jennings seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jennings tightening his grip on Dhelan, looking for the choke.
Jennings keeps control of the position as Dhelan tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to control Dhelan but Dhelan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dhelan turns into Jennings and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (8) vs (2) Dhelan
Jennings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhelan is one step ahead there.
Jennings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dhelan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dhelan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jennings manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (10) vs (2) Dhelan
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jennings passes Dhelan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is pressing down on Dhelan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dhelan is holding on for now.
Jennings is working hard here to advance position.
Dhelan is looking to get back to full guard here but Jennings has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (13) vs (2) Dhelan
Jennings is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dhelan has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Dhelan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dhelan is looking to regain half guard here but Jennings keeps moving and retains side control.
Jennings tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dhelan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jennings's best efforts.
Dhelan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dhelan.
Dhelan can't keep his opponent in guard - Jennings advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jennings is looking for a kimura but Dhelan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jennings to get the leverage.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Jennings is controlling well.
Jennings is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jennings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dhelan defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dhelan trying to keep a closed guard but Jennings is proving a slippery customer.
Dhelan keeping full guard, as Jennings tries to pass.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Dhelan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jennings manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (13) vs (4) Dhelan
Jennings can't keep his opponent in guard - Dhelan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jennings wants to get back to full guard but Dhelan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (13) vs (7) Dhelan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jennings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dhelan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jennings is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jennings and Dhelan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jennings gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jennings (13) vs (9) Dhelan
Jennings tries to hold on but Dhelan pushes him away.
Jennings is squirming around, avoiding Dhelan's attempts to control the action.
Dhelan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jennings is holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dhelan is looking to work his way around to Jennings's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jennings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dhelan tries to control but Jennings wriggling away.
Jennings is desperately trying to improve his position but Dhelan has a good base and remains in mount.
Dhelan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dhelan looking to secure an arm triangle but Jennings defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan trying to control but Jennings is having none of it.
Jennings stops Dhelan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jennings regains half guard.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dhelan pulls his head out easily.
Dhelan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jennings is just riding it out for now. Dhelan eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan seems to be looking for submissions.
Dhelan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dhelan is pressing down on Jennings's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jennings is holding on for now.
Jennings keeping hold of Dhelan's head, controlling as best he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jennings tries to get to full guard but Dhelan has control of the leg.
Jennings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dhelan is just content to waste time from the top position. Jennings takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dhelan defends it easily.
Dhelan preventing the sweep.
Jennings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (13) vs (12) Dhelan
Jennings tries to bench press Dhelan off him but Dhelan keeps the position.
Dhelan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jennings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dhelan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhelan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jennings tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhelan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jennings prevents Dhelan from improving position.
Jennings looking for a sweep but Dhelan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jennings (13) vs (14) Dhelan
Jennings is squirming around, avoiding Dhelan's attempts to control the action.
Dhelan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jennings is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (15) vs (14) Dhelan
Jennings wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings stands and throws Dhelan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (18) vs (14) Dhelan
Dhelan is being controlled here.
Jennings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dhelan tries to improve position but can't.
Jennings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dhelan, who protects the arm well.
Dhelan tries to improve position but can't.
Jennings looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhelan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jennings off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (18) vs (18) Dhelan
Jennings is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dhelan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jennings taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dhelan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhan Dhelan!
In his post fight interview, Zhan Dhelan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charlie Theron (ranked 13994 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3319 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jennings gets a clinch.
Theron turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Theron (4) vs (0) Jennings
Theron is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jennings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jennings manages to work his way to half guard, despite Theron's best efforts.
Theron takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Theron prevents Jennings from improving his position.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theron content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jennings actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control but Theron is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Theron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jennings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theron is aware though and is defending well.
Jennings wants to sweep here but Theron controlling him for the moment.
Theron trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theron defends well.
Theron passes Jennings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jennings actively working from the bottom here.
Jennings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jennings.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jennings controls Theron momentarily but Theron frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jennings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theron slips nicely into half guard.
Jennings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Theron won't allow Jennings to sweep him here.
Theron looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theron defends well.
Jennings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Theron sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jennings's guard.
Theron trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Theron moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Theron (7) vs (0) Jennings
Theron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Theron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jennings 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.
Theron trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Theron tries for a kimura but Jennings is defending well.
Jennings is looking to reverse the position.
Theron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings is trying to get back to half guard.
Theron is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jennings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Theron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jennings is looking for a sweep.
Theron wants to control but Jennings is keeping him busy.
Jennings can't do much from the bottom here.
Theron tries to move to mount but Jennings blocks the move with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings regains half guard.
Jennings wants to get back to full guard but Theron has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Theron (10) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings is controlling an arm, preventing Theron from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Theron works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Theron (13) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings wants to control his opponent's hands but Theron gets his hands free.
Theron is hanging on to Jennings's back as he tries to escape.
Theron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Theron looking for the choke but no joy.
Jennings turns into Theron and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theron (13) vs (2) Jennings
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Theron wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theron wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings advances to half guard.
Jennings is trying to control the action in half guard but Theron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Theron is holding on to half guard well.
Theron is refusing to be controlled, as Jennings sits in half guard.
Jennings tries to pass to full mount but Theron defends it.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but Theron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Theron is defending against the submission attempts here by Jennings.
The fighters are battling for position here. Theron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jennings is fighting to break Theron's control of his arms but Theron is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is stalling in the full guard.
Jennings passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Theron (13) vs (5) Jennings
Theron wants to control but Jennings postures up.
Theron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jennings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Theron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Theron tries to buck Jennings off but Jennings is having none of it.
Jennings trying to control the position but Theron is working away.
Jennings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Theron struggling a bit here.
Jennings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Theron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Theron struggling a bit here.
Theron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jennings off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Theron (17) vs (5) Jennings
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jennings defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Theron's arms.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Theron looking to break Jennings's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jennings remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Theron will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Theron looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jennings taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Theron! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Plu To Pi Fian (ranked 1769 p4p, 84 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3314 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Plu To Pi Fian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pi Fian closes the distance and clinches.
Pi Fian jumps guard and drags Jennings to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pi Fian keeping full guard, as Jennings tries to pass.
Jennings looking to sit in guard and control but Pi Fian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pi Fian (2) vs (0) Jennings
Pi Fian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pi Fian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pi Fian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pi Fian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pi Fian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pi Fian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pi Fian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pi Fian trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at mickeyharts the greatest inform us that Jennings has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pi Fian is really struggling to control Jennings but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jennings throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pi Fian uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pi Fian (5) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Pi Fian stalls from top position.
Pi Fian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pi Fian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pi Fian wants to control but Jennings is keeping him busy.
Pi Fian taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pi Fian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
Pi Fian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jennings can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pi Fian (5) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jennings wants to control but Pi Fian is keeping him busy.
Pi Fian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jennings trying to control but Pi Fian is working from the bottom.
Pi Fian has his foot on Jennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Pi Fian trying to control the position.
Jennings trying to control but Pi Fian is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pi Fian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pi Fian (7) vs (2) Jennings
Pi Fian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Pi Fian from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Pi Fian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jennings working a defensive guard here.
Pi Fian is looking to advance position but Jennings has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pi Fian (7) vs (6) Jennings
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pi Fian stops Jennings from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jennings avoids the attempt from Pi Fian to control.
Pi Fian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jennings controlling from mount.
Pi Fian is looking to improve his position but Jennings isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control the pace but Pi Fian is squirming around nicely.
Jennings has hold of Pi Fian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pi Fian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pi Fian tries to lock up and control but Jennings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pi Fian can't escape the position.
Jennings tries to control but Pi Fian wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jennings moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pi Fian has worked his arm free - good work by Pi Fian!
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.
Pi Fian tries to bench press Jennings off him but Jennings keeps the position.
Pi Fian can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pi Fian gets back to half guard.
Jennings trying to control the action but Pi Fian is working from the bottom.
Jennings wants to pass to mount but Pi Fian is defending the position.
Jennings maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pi Fian could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jennings has cracked it and Pi Fian is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jennings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Jennings! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 3314 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 1166 p4p, 55 weight class). Strålman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Kings. Anton Strålman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jennings tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strålman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jennings (0) vs (2) Strålman
Jennings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strålman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jennings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strålman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (2) vs (2) Strålman
Strålman is controlling Jennings's posture.
Let's hope that Strålman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman keeping full guard, as Jennings tries to pass.
Strålman controlling Jennings's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strålman wants to sweep but no luck.
Strålman has his hands on Jennings's head, controlling the position.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from Strålman.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Strålman is keeping the position.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strålman is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strålman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jennings puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Strålman controlling the position well.
Strålman is looking to improve his position.
Jennings seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is pressing down on Strålman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strålman is holding on for now.
Strålman is concentrating on defense, preventing Jennings from advancing position.
Strålman trying to control here.
Jennings seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Strålman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Jennings! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sparry McSubberton (ranked 3853 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 2914 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sparry McSubberton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jennings clinches up with McSubberton and pushes him back against the cage.
McSubberton gets control of Jennings's arms and successfully pulls guard. McSubberton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jennings forces his way into half guard.
Jennings uses his free foot to push down on McSubberton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McSubberton. Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (0) vs (3) Jennings
Jennings looking to control but McSubberton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jennings prevents McSubberton from getting the reversal.
McSubberton tries to hold on but Jennings postures up.
McSubberton is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSubberton is squirming around, avoiding Jennings's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings has hold of McSubberton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McSubberton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McSubberton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McSubberton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McSubberton (2) vs (3) Jennings
Jennings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McSubberton wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings seems keen to control McSubberton's posture.
McSubberton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to control the position but McSubberton postures up.
Jennings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jennings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jennings told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing McSubberton from controlling successfully.
McSubberton pushes down on Jennings's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McSubberton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jennings has managed to free his arm - good work.
McSubberton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jennings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to pass the guard but Jennings is defending well.
Jennings wants to control but McSubberton is keeping busy.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McSubberton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jennings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McSubberton has managed to get both his arms back between Jennings's legs - danger averted.
Jennings looking for a guillotine here but McSubberton defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jennings controls McSubberton momentarily but McSubberton frees himself.
McSubberton wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
McSubberton postures up.
Jennings 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McSubberton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jennings is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings 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.
McSubberton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McSubberton controlling from the top position.
Jennings looking to control but McSubberton passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking for a sweep. McSubberton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jennings is looking to control McSubberton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jennings avoid being mounted?
Jennings wants to sweep but McSubberton has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (5) vs (3) Jennings
McSubberton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jennings has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jennings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McSubberton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McSubberton wants to take a breather but Jennings is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to improve his position but McSubberton is controlling well.
Jennings trying to control from the bottom.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSubberton pulls his head out easily.
McSubberton is keen to just control but Jennings is a slippery customer.
McSubberton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jennings defends it well.
Jennings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to improve his position.
McSubberton is looking for submissions but instead, Jennings has regained full guard.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing McSubberton from controlling successfully.
McSubberton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McSubberton preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings controls McSubberton momentarily but McSubberton frees himself.
Jennings is looking for a triangle but McSubberton pushes his legs off easily.
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McSubberton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McSubberton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jennings wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McSubberton is now in half guard.
Jennings is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jennings won't allow McSubberton to pass to mount.
McSubberton is keen to just control but Jennings is a slippery customer.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McSubberton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (8) vs (3) Jennings
Jennings is looking to get to half guard.
Jennings keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jennings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jennings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSubberton pulls his head out easily.
Jennings is in trouble now - McSubberton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McSubberton (11) vs (3) Jennings
McSubberton has control of Jennings's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jennings regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jennings is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to hold on but McSubberton pushes him away.
Jennings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McSubberton looking to control but Jennings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McSubberton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jennings is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McSubberton controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is working to get back to half guard.
McSubberton can't control as he wanted to and Jennings manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Jennings is looking to improve his position.
Jennings trying to hold on to McSubberton's head to control him but McSubberton postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is pressing down on McSubberton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jennings trying to control the position.
Jennings working a defensive guard but McSubberton passes into half guard.
Jennings trying to control from the bottom.
Jennings is not content to let McSubberton control the position.
McSubberton seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jennings is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
McSubberton takes the fight on points by 11 to 3.
A victorious Sparry McSubberton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DKCW 1
Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1#
De Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jennings looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from De Andrade does it's job there.
De Andrade throws a series of strikes that have Jennings backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Jennings has been cut.
De Andrade lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Jennings has managed to clinch.
De Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Jennings ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jennings no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jennings wants to sweep here but De Andrade controlling him for the moment.
Jennings is working hard here to advance position.
Jennings seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Jennings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Andrade defends it easily.#T1#
De Andrade won't allow Jennings to sweep him here.
Jennings looking to control.
#SUB#
Jennings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Andrade defends it easily.
De Andrade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jennings is proving hard to escape from.
De Andrade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jennings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Andrade's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Jennings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jennings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jennings stops De Andrade from standing up.
Jennings forces his way into half guard.
Jennings is trying to control. De Andrade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jennings in particular looking to stall.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but De Andrade is defending well.
Jennings trying to control from half guard but De Andrade is working away. #T3#
De Andrade pushes Jennings off looking to stand but Jennings dives back in and keeps control.
Jennings seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jennings frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jennings wants to control the pace but De Andrade is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jennings controlling the position easily from mount.
Jennings wants to control the pace but De Andrade is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Jennings looking to secure an arm triangle but De Andrade defends it well. #SUB#
Jennings jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Andrade manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jennings taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jennings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Jennings'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.
#R2#
De Andrade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Jennings moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Andrade.
De Andrade working aggressively here.
De Andrade misses with a body punch.
Jennings taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Jennings gets control of De Andrade's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jennings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Andrade defends well.
Jennings controls De Andrade momentarily but De Andrade frees himself. #T1#
Jennings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Andrade manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Jennings is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jennings slips nicely into half guard.
Jennings is keen to just control but De Andrade is a slippery customer.#T2#
Jennings is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jennings passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jennings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jennings is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Andrade has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jennings swings around for an armbar but De Andrade sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jennings's guard.#T3##SUB#
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Andrade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Andrade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Andrade wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jennings's closed guard. He's half up but Jennings has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jennings pivots and extends the arm, De Andrade falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jennings! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Jennings!
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds I
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Jennings blocks a head kick by Wittmann.
Jennings tries to counter with a clinch but Wittmann shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Jennings gets a clinch.
Wittmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jennings leaning against his opponent.
Jennings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wittmann walks away with a smile on his face. Jennings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jennings tries to work over Wittmann's front leg with a kick but Wittmann checks it.
Jennings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Wittmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wittmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jennings backwards.
Wittmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wittmann misses with some punches.
Wittmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wittmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jennings's elbow.
Jennings jumps guard but Wittmann stands there with Jennings around his waist. Jennings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wittmann fails to land. #T1#
Wittmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wittmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wittmann 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.
Jennings blocks a body shot from Wittmann.
Wittmann works on Jennings's body with a couple of short punches.
Jennings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michael Wittmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jennings.
Wittmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wittmann working aggressively here.
Jennings'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 right hand to the body from Wittmann.
A head punch on the inside from Wittmann fails to land.
Wittmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wittmann digs a right hand into Jennings's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jennings's gas tank.
Jennings blocks an uppercut.
Wittmann tries to throw a body punch but Jennings avoids it by throwing Wittmann back against the cage.
Wittmann tries a body shot but Jennings blocks it.
#T2#
Jennings is trying to pull guard but Wittmann has him pressed against the cage.
Jennings misses with an elbow strike.
Jennings blocks a body shot from Wittmann.
Wittmann misses with a punch to the body.
Wittmann can't find room to land a body shot as Jennings controls the action.
Wittmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Jennings controls his hands.
Jennings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jennings blocks a body shot from Wittmann.
Wittmann scores with a shot to the side of Jennings's head.
Wittmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wittmann misses with the head strike.
Jennings blocks an uppercut.
Jennings is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wittmann to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Jennings jumps into guard, dragging Wittmann to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jennings has his feet on Wittmann's thighs here. He's pushed Wittmann off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wittmann screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Jennings!
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC VII
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Dillashaw tests Jennings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jennings throws a leg kick
and Dillashaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw looks to land a combination. Jennings sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Jennings has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Dillashaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dillashaw.
Jennings closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jennings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dillashaw jabs at Jennings's body.
Jennings moves in looking to clinch but Dillashaw pushes him off.
Jennings tries to clinch
and Dillashaw counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Jennings! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Dillashaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Bidon Dillashaw!
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Event:
KING Tournament FINAL FOUR
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
McNeal works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Jennings has been cut.
McNeal connects with a right hand. Jennings shakes it off.
McNeal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jennings.
Jennings wants to counter the offense by McNeal and move into the clinch position.
Jennings throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McNeal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McNeal throws a shot from downtown. Jennings moves away and avoids it.
Jennings appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jennings moves in looking to clinch but McNeal pushes him off.
It looked like McNeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jennings gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Jennings is rocked!
McNeal lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jennings off his feet! Jennings tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hoddy McNeal!
During a confident post fight interview, Hoddy McNeal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KING Tournament Rd 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Kazuma.
Jennings throws a low kick but Kazuma moves out of range easily.
Kazuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Jennings's head.
Kazuma scores with a jab.
Jennings looks for the body kick but Kazuma saw that one coming.
Jennings wants to slow Kazuma down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Kazuma.
Kazuma connects with a body shot that sends Jennings's belly button to the back.
Jennings throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kazuma, as that shot connected.
Jab by Kazuma.
Good exchange - Kazuma coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuma's corner calls for a 1-2. Kazuma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jennings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazuma lands with a cross.
Kazuma cracks Jennings with a good jab.
Kazuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jennings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jennings throws a leg kick but Kazuma sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Jennings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jennings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kazuma lands a nice looking body shot.
Kazuma lands with a hook. Jennings tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazuma scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Kazuma.
Kazuma's coach down at MMA Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kazuma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Jennings clinches up against the cage.
Jennings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazuma walks away with a smile on his face. Jennings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kazuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Jennings's head.
Jennings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jennings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kazuma tries to circle away but Jennings has him pinned against the cage.
Kazuma misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jennings is trying to pull guard but Kazuma has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jennings.
Jennings prevents a body shot from Kazuma. #TD2#
Kazuma decides to pull guard.
Kazuma wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazuma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Kazuma keeps moving.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
Jennings passes Kazuma's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Kazuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jennings seems to be working for a kimura but Kazuma defends the submission attempt.
Jennings wants to take a breather but Kazuma is having none of it. #SUB#
Jennings is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazuma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jennings is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Kazuma is defending well.
Kazuma wants to get back to full guard.
Kazuma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Jennings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kazuma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kazuma tries to get to full guard but Jennings has control of the leg.
Jennings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazuma keeps working.
Kazuma gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Jennings 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.
#SUB#
Jennings is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Kazuma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kazuma connects with a right hand. Jennings shakes it off.
Kazuma scores with a nice right hand.
Kazuma lands a slapping body shot.
Kazuma connects with a crisp jab.
Jennings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kazuma thuds his right hand into Jennings's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jennings tries to clinch up but Kazuma circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Kazuma.
Kazuma tests Jennings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Kazuma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Jennings is predictable there
and Kazuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jennings looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Kazuma lands with a cross.
Jennings walks into a stiff left hand from Kazuma.
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazuma connects with a right hand. Jennings shakes it off.
Kazuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazuma 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.
Kazuma jabs Jennings right on the nose. Jennings blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Jennings has managed to clinch.
Kazuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Jennings pulls guard effortlessly.
Jennings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kazuma trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Jennings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Kazuma trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Jennings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jennings is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jennings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazuma defends it easily.
Jennings looking to control.
Joe Jennings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuma passes into half guard.
Kazuma wants to take a breather but Jennings is having none of it.
Kazuma wants to free his trapped foot but Jennings is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jennings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazuma is working away from the top position though.
Kazuma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jennings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jennings won't allow Kazuma to pass to mount.
Kazuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Jennings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kazuma lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Jennings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jennings gets full guard.#SUB#
Jennings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kazuma is aware though and is defending well.
Kazuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Jennings is looking for a triangle but Kazuma pushes his legs off easily.
Kazuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Jennings has his feet on Kazuma's thighs here. He's pushed Kazuma off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kazuma screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Jennings!
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Event:
KING Tournament Rd 1 145lb
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Jennings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jennings keeps control of Watts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Watts fails to land.
Watts throws a punch but it's blocked by Jennings.
Watts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jennings.
Watts misses with a punch on the inside.
Jennings jumps guard but Watts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Watts lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Jennings pulls Watts into guard.
#SUB#
Jennings looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Watts is defending well. Jennings quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Watts has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jennings celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Jennings!
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