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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crane's choice of entrance music: Broken Bones - Decapitated. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ichabod Crane enters the cage!
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38
275 lbs
26 - 30 - 1 |
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200 cm
24
287 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelani throws a series of punches but Crane moves out of range.
Jelani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crane throws a sloppy head kick and Jelani moves out of range easily.
Jelani throws a big counter combination but Crane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jelani looks to land a combination but Crane avoids it well.
Crane looks for a takedown but Jelani sprawls well.
As Crane looks to move away, Jelani throws a big counter combo bu Crane just gets out of the way.
Jelani closes the distance and clinches up with Crane, looking for a takedown. Jelani pushes Crane against the cage but Crane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Crane.
Crane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jelani pinned against the cage. Jelani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crane misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jelani is looking to slow Crane down with leg kicks.
Crane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jelani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crane is in Jelani's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jelani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crane is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crane manages to get himself to full guard.
Crane has his hands on Jelani's head, controlling the position.
Crane looking for a sweep. Not yet Crane, not yet.
Crane trying to keep a closed guard but Jelani is proving a slippery customer.
Crane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jelani passes into half guard.
Crane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jelani pulls his head out easily.
Crane trying to control but Jelani postures up.
Crane controlling the position for now.
Crane tries to get to full guard but Jelani has control of the leg.
Crane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jelani throws an elbow that misses. Crane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jelani's guard. Nice move by Crane!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jelani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crane is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crane wants to control from the top but Jelani keeps moving.
Crane stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Jelani throws up his legs and catches Crane in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Crane tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Jelani! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jabari Jelani!
During a confident post fight interview, Jabari Jelani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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