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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Jamal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Brandon Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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176 cm
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142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Jamal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brent Brandon Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jamal sprawls well initially but Brandon Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brandon Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jamal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brandon Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon Jr advances position into side control!
Brandon Jr tries to advance to mount but Jamal denies him.
Jamal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brandon Jr off and has taken his back!
Jamal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brandon Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Brandon Jr rolls, trying to escape but Jamal keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brandon Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brandon Jr for a finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamal has the hooks in. Brandon Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brandon Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brandon Jr for a finish.
Jamal is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jamal doesn't have the hooks in and Brandon Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Brandon Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamal is keeping the position for now.
Brandon Jr is pushing down on Jamal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jamal is fighting to maintain full guard but Brandon Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brandon Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Jamal is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Jamal is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandon Jr.
Brandon Jr looks winded!
Brandon Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Brandon Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Jamal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jamal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandon Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brandon Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Jamal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jamal uses his free foot to push down on Brandon Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brandon Jr.
Jamal takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Jamal has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Brandon Jr! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jamal gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kirk Jamal!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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