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Event:
RVFL
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Citybus fails with the takedown#TD2# and Jamal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Citybus's guard.#SUB2# Jamal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jamal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Citybus is keeping the position for now. Citybus 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. Citybus keeping full guard, as Jamal tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamal advances position into side control!#SUB2# Jamal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Jamal tries to stand but Citybus is controlling his head. #T1# Citybus tries to bench press Jamal off him but Jamal keeps the position. #SUB2# Jamal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Citybus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Jamal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Citybus is trying to control Jamal's posture but Jamal avoids it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Citybus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jamal has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2# Jamal has hold of Citybus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Citybus seems comfortable defending it but Jamal has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Citybus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Citybus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jamal couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirk Jamal! Kirk Jamal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RVFL 2 - MacIntyre vs Kaladze
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Bonyal lands the left hand. Jamal looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Bonyal throws a series of strikes that have Jamal backpedaling.
#KD2# Bonyal drops Jamal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jamal looks back up at him and smiles so Bonyal waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Jamal is rocked! Jamal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bonyal knocks out Jamal with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bonyal before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bonyal picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Korki Bonyal! A very excited looking Korki Bonyal rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Just Bleed 17
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Kanstra fails in his attempt to clinch. Kanstra tries to clinch but Jamal moves out of range. Jamal feinted with a counter takedown. Kanstra tries to clinch up but Jamal circles away and keeps his distance. Kanstra is looking to clinch but Jamal is avoiding it.
Jamal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kanstra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jamal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kanstra tries to clinch up but Jamal circles away and keeps his distance. Jamal appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kanstra tries to clinch up but Jamal circles away and keeps his distance. Jamal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Jamal fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1# Kanstra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jamal swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kanstra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jamal paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jamal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanstra. Kanstra tries to close the distance and clinch but Jamal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Jamal clinches. Kanstra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jamal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kanstra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kanstra is looking to clinch but Jamal is avoiding it.
Kanstra doesn't manage to clinch there - Jamal circles away.
Jarick Kanstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Kanstra closes the distance and clinches. Jamal blocks an elbow strike.#T2##TD# Jamal gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jamal is breathing heavily. Kanstra is doing well to control the position and prevent Jamal from advancing to side control. Jamal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kanstra is trying to maintain the position but Jamal is very close to passing his half guard. Jamal prevents Kanstra from improving his position. Kanstra trying to control from the bottom.
Kanstra controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Kanstra wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy.
Kanstra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB2# Kanstra throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jamal uses it to pass to side control.
Kanstra gets back to half guard. Jamal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kanstra desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB# Jamal wants to work for an arm triangle but Kanstra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kanstra won't allow Jamal to pass to mount. #SUB# Kanstra is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamal.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kanstra is positioning himself well to prevent Jamal advancing to mount. #SUB# Jamal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kanstra is just riding it out for now. Jamal eventually gives up the hold. Kanstra has his hands clasped together around Jamal's back. He's all about the action. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kanstra works his way to full guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Jamal dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Jamal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kanstra looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jamal appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kanstra moves in looking to clinch but Jamal pushes him off. Kanstra is looking to clinch but Jamal is avoiding it.
Kanstra wants to clinch but Jamal slips to the side#TD# and Jamal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kanstra wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy.
Kanstra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamal pushes down on Kanstra's leg and manages to get into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kanstra is holding on to half guard well.#T1# Jamal is thwarting Kanstra's attempts to control the position. Kanstra gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kanstra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kanstra's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanstra is retaining full guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kanstra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2# Kanstra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jamal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanstra is retaining full guard. Kanstra is controlling Jamal's posture.#T3# Kanstra is continuing to stall.#SUB2# Kanstra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jamal is looking to stand up but Kanstra won't let him. Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanstra is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Jamal is posturing up here but Kanstra has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jamal tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jamal has to tap! Slick submission there by Kanstra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarick Kanstra!
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Event:
Just Bleed Midweek 3
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Jamal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. One Two Three looking for a takedown. #TD2# One Two Three is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jamal can't fight it off and eventually One Two Three manages to take the fight to the floor. Jamal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. One Two Three pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamal is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Jamal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. One Two Three defends it easily. One Two Three is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jamal 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# Jamal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
One Two Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - One Two Three has eaten all the pies! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. One Two Three works a leg free and moves into half guard. One Two Three trying to control from half guard but Jamal is working away. One Two Three might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jamal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1# Jamal wants to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from One Two Three. One Two Three lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. One Two Three moves nicely into side control. Jamal is looking for a sweep. Jamal is working hard here to advance position. One Two Three scores with punches from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jamal wants to get back to his feet. Jamal is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2# One Two Three tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no One Two Three has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! One Two Three cracks Jamal with a big elbow. #T2# One Two Three lands an elbow. Jamal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. One Two Three landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. One Two Three winds up and cracks Jamal with a swinging punch to the side of the head. One Two Three wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working. Jamal gets back to full guard.
Jamal being controlled here, momentarily. One Two Three passes easily into side control. Nice work. One Two Three happy to just control the position for now. #T3# Jamal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2# One Two Three tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no One Two Three has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Jamal regains half guard. Jamal works his way to full guard. Good work. One Two Three looking to control the position here, rather than advance. One Two Three makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jamal tries to land a sweep but no joy. One Two Three trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. One Two Three must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# Jamal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# One Two Three seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. One Two Three trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Jamal is looking to pass into half guard but One Two Three pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now One Two Three is in guard.#REVB# One Two Three working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. One Two Three showing good wrestling skills to control the position. One Two Three pushing down on Jamal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. One Two Three prevents Jamal from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jamal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of One Two Three's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take One Two Three's back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abc One Two Three dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# One Two Three looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jamal! Abc One Two Three has got the better of the ground game so far. One Two Three in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Jamal is looking to regain half guard here but One Two Three keeps moving and retains side control. One Two Three working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2# One Two Three is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jamal has escaped the position, nice work there. One Two Three landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Jamal tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamal on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Jamal regains half guard. One Two Three scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jamal is trying to get back to full guard.#T1# Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# One Two Three is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jamal defends it well. One Two Three lands strikes from half guard. One Two Three landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. One Two Three takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. One Two Three lands with a punch from half guard. One Two Three working over Jamal with some ground and pound. Jamal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jamal is pressing down on One Two Three's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. One Two Three really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jamal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jamal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# It looks like Jamal is going to stand back up.
One Two Three has been the more effective fighter overall so far. One Two Three is trying is best to control the position here. #T2# One Two Three has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jamal is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Jamal seems to be working for a kimura but One Two Three defends the submission attempt. One Two Three wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy.
One Two Three manages to get to full guard.
Jamal wants to pass the guard but One Two Three is keeping the position.#T3# One Two Three wants to sweep here but Jamal controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# One Two Three working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jamal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but One Two Three is tightening it up a little... Jamal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jamal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jamal taps out! Nice BJJ there by One Two Three!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abc One Two Three!
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Event:
Just Bleed Midweek 1
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1# Jamal tries for a takedown but Lam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lam is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2# Lam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lam lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lam is looking to stand up but Jamal won't let him. #SUB# Jamal has his foot on Lam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lam works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Lam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lam has managed to get both his arms back between Jamal's legs - danger averted. Lam wanted to stand there but Jamal had control of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Lam is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lam can do anything to dispel that myth. Jamal tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1# Lam looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB# Jamal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lam sees it coming and defends easily. Lam wants to get back to his feet. Jamal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jamal tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lam controls his leg. Jamal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Lam pushes Jamal off looking to stand but Jamal dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Jamal is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jamal passes to side control. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lam tries to escape but Jamal is in control. Jamal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Jamal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Jamal wants to stand but Lam is controlling his arm. Jamal prevents Lam from escaping the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Jamal wants to stand but Lam has his arm trapped. #T3# Lam is pushing Jamal's head away, looking to escape. Jamal manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jamal with a poor takedown #TD2# and Lam counters with a nice double leg into guard. Lam is looking to stand up but Jamal won't let him. Jamal tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jamal has a closed guard, preventing Lam from standing up. Jamal looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamal, not yet. Jamal is working hard here to advance position. Lam wants to stand but Jamal has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Lam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Jamal is breathing heavily.#T4# Lam wants to stand but Jamal has his arm trapped. Jamal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Lam wants to stand but Jamal has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Jamal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lam wants to stand but Jamal has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Jamal wants to get back to full guard. Lam is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jamal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ho Ho Lam will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Lam stuffs the takedown attempt from Jamal. Jamal gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Jamal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lam to the ground. Jamal is now in Lam's guard. Jamal won't allow Lam to get back to his feet. Jamal wants to pass the guard but Lam is keeping the position. Lam wants to stand up but Jamal is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lam is looking to stand back up but Jamal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lam. Lam is looking to escape. Jamal works his way into full mount! #T1# Lam wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jamal pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB# Jamal looking to secure an arm triangle but Lam defends it well. Lam is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB# Jamal is working for a guillotine from mount but Lam frees his head quite easily.
#SUB# Jamal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lam wants to get back to his feet.
#T2# Jamal wants to take his opponent's back but Lam doesn't allow it. Jamal moves to take his opponent's back. #ES2# Jamal has his opponent's back but Lam is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Jamal. #TD2# Lam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jamal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lam tries to stand but Jamal is controlling his head. Jamal tries to bench press Lam off him but Lam keeps the position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Jamal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Jamal is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Lam tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jamal. Jamal works his way to full guard. Good work. Lam wants to stand but Jamal has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jamal 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. Lam wanted to stand there but Jamal had control of the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Lam looking to score a takedown here. Jamal is defending well but Lam drives through and ends up in Jamal's guard.#T4##SUB# Jamal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jamal wants to sweep here but Lam controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Jamal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lam wanted to stand there but Jamal had control of the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Jamal dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Jamal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Lam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jamal's half guard. Lam prevents Jamal from improving his position. Lam tries to stand and escape but Jamal is controlling the position. #SU2# Lam decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2# Lam drives through with a takedown into Jamal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Lam wants to stand but Jamal has a closed guard, so he can't escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Jamal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jamal has a closed guard, preventing Lam from standing up. #T1# Lam is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB# Lam is sitting in close to Jamal's body. Jamal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lam is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lam is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jamal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kirk Jamal! An out of breath Kirk Jamal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Just Bleed 7
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# McCauley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jamal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCauley's guard. #REVR# Jamal stops McCauley from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2# McCauley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jamal has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. McCauley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jamal has McCauley pressed against the cage, preventing McCauley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# McCauley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jamal tries to close the distance and clinch but McCauley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# McCauley drives through with a takedown into Jamal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Jamal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCauley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jamal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU# Jamal decides to return to a standing position. #CL2# McCauley closes the distance and pushes Jamal back into the cage. McCauley is trying to push Jamal away but Jamal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1# McCauley just leaning against Jamal, taking a breather. #BC2# McCauley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jamal. #TD# McCauley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jamal to score an easy takedown into full guard. Jamal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Jamal 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. #SU# Jamal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Jamal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. McCauley tries to land knees in the clinch but Jamal avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# McCauley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jamal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCauley sprawls well. McCauley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jamal gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Jamal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# McCauley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jamal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCauley is defending well.#TD2# McCauley wants the takedown. Jamal is fighting it off but McCauley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jamal's guard against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCauley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jamal is proving hard to escape from. Jamal wants to sweep here but McCauley controlling him for the moment. McCauley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jamal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jamal is on top in guard.
#REVR# Jamal advances to half guard. #ES2# McCauley pushes Jamal off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# McCauley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jamal to the mat! Jamal manages to get full guard. McCauley stopping the sweep attempt from Jamal. Jamal is breathing heavily. Jamal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# Jamal stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# McCauley instigates a clinch. Jamal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCauley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Jamal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCauley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! McCauley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD2# McCauley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jamal to the ground. McCauley is now in Jamal's guard. McCauley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jamal's guard. Jamal wants to sweep here but McCauley controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Jamal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCauley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2# McCauley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil McCauley dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Jamal closes the distance and clinches up with McCauley, looking for a takedown. Jamal pushes McCauley against the cage but McCauley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# McCauley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Jamal is pressing down on McCauley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jamal looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamal, not yet. #SUB# Jamal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCauley defends it easily. McCauley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jamal has a closed guard, preventing McCauley from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Jamal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCauley defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCauley tries to stand but Jamal is controlling from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jamal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Kirk Jamal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Jamal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCauley swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jamal stops McCauley from standing up. #ES2# McCauley pushes Jamal off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# McCauley gets a takedown into half guard. McCauley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jamal gets full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jamal is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2# McCauley wants to stand up but Jamal is controlling him. #ES2# McCauley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCauley throws a right and a left that Jamal avoids nicely. #TD2# McCauley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCauley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jamal sneaks back into half guard.#SUB# Jamal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCauley pulls his head out easily. McCauley tries to stand and escape but Jamal is controlling the position. #T3# Jamal gets back to full guard.
Jamal wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2# McCauley stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# McCauley rushes Jamal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# McCauley manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# McCauley has managed to clinch.
McCauley is pressed up against the cage. Jamal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCauley down to the mat. McCauley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2# McCauley shoots in and gets a takedown into Jamal's guard.#SUB# Jamal is looking for a triangle but McCauley pushes his legs off easily.
McCauley wants to stand but Jamal is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SUB# Jamal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jamal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCauley has passed into side control.
Jamal is looking for a sweep. McCauley wants to stand but Jamal is controlling his arm.#SU2# McCauley stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Jamal tries to score a body lock takedown but McCauley shows good agility there to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil McCauley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Jamal gets tackled into the cage by McCauley. McCauley maintains the clinch. Jamal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCauley's efforts to push away. Jamal takes a knee to the side of the body. McCauley stops a takedown attempt from Jamal.
#BC2# McCauley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# McCauley clinches. #BC2# McCauley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kirk Jamal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jamal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCauley pinned against the cage. McCauley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2# McCauley drives through with a takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Jamal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jamal 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. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# McCauley wanted to stand there but Jamal had control of the position. #SU2# McCauley stands and steps away. Jamal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. A punch lands to the side of Jamal 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2# McCauley drives through with a takedown into Jamal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2# McCauley gets to his feet. Jamal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# McCauley closes the distance and pushes Jamal back into the cage.#BC2# McCauley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# McCauley instigates a clinch. McCauley wants to break free but Jamal has control.
McCauley prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Jamal. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jamal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jamal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCauley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2# McCauley leaning against his opponent.
McCauley lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# McCauley breaks the clinch.
#CL2# McCauley clinches up with Jamal and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCauley is looking to break free of the clinch but Jamal has double underhooks. Jamal looking for a takedown. McCauley'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. McCauley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jamal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. McCauley is trying to break the clinch but Jamal is controlling him.#TD2# McCauley gets a trip takedown into half guard. Jamal wants to improve his position but McCauley is controlling well.
#T3# Jamal is trying to stand up here but McCauley is controlling him well. Jamal is looking for a sweep. McCauley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. McCauley wants to stand but Jamal has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Jamal gets full guard. McCauley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jamal's guard.#SUB# Jamal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCauley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. McCauley tries to stand but Jamal is controlling from the bottom. Kirk Jamal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2# McCauley gets to his feet - Jamal follows without any prompting. Neil McCauley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# McCauley moves into the clinch successfully.
McCauley has had enough of the clinch but Jamal keeps him there for the moment.#BC2# McCauley breaks the clinch.
#CL2# McCauley moves into the clinch successfully.
Jamal dodges an elbow strike from McCauley.
McCauley has had enough of the clinch but Jamal keeps him there for the moment. Jamal tries for a takedown but McCauley manages to get underhooks.
Jamal is working for takedown but McCauley is calmly controlling the position for now. Jamal drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCauley pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil McCauley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McCauley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil McCauley! An out of breath Neil McCauley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Just Bleed MMA
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1# Jamal shoots for a takedown but McNicoles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A quick step to the side and McNicoles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. McNicoles getting the better of the striking in that exchange. McNicoles throws a body shot but no joy. No joy there for McNicoles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamal shoots in but McNicoles avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jamal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jamal is defended easily by McNicoles. Lory McNicoles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Jamal. Jamal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. McNicoles works the jab nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McNicoles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A swing and a miss from McNicoles. A big left from McNicoles misses. Jamal moves away from the strike by McNicoles. McNicoles swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A punch lands to the side of Jamal 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1# McNicoles swinging wildly here.
McNicoles stuffs the takedown. A big left from McNicoles misses. McNicoles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jamal. McNicoles lands a glancing blow to the side of Jamal's head.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. McNicoles is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jamal has McNicoles pressed against the cage, preventing McNicoles from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jamal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McNicoles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. McNicoles is pressed up against the cage. Jamal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McNicoles down to the mat. McNicoles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2# McNicoles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jamal to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# McNicoles pushes Jamal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jamal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McNicoles swivels and escapes. Jamal looks winded! McNicoles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamal sees it coming and avoids it easily. McNicoles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2##CL2# Jamal moves into the clinch. McNicoles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jamal tries for a takedown but McNicoles manages to get underhooks.
McNicoles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jamal drops down looking for an ankle pick but McNicoles pulls his leg out and moves away.
McNicoles throws out a loose jab but Jamal uses good head movement to avoid it. Jamal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. McNicoles swings for the body but Jamal moves out of range.
McNicoles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jamal momentarily.
McNicoles throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McNicoles takes a swing at Jamal's ribcage but misses. Decent striking displayed by McNicoles there. McNicoles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamal manages to avoid it. McNicoles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamal moves away. McNicoles throws a looping overhand right but Jamal ducks down to avoid it. Nice uppercut there from McNicoles. McNicoles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McNicoles throws an overhand right that lands on Jamal's shoulder, as Jamal tries to avoid the shot. McNicoles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from McNicoles.#CL2# Jamal closes the distance and clinches.#T3# McNicoles wants to get back to striking at distance but Jamal won't allow it.
Jamal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNicoles is trying to break the clinch but Jamal is controlling him. Jamal tries for a takedown but McNicoles manages to get underhooks.
Jamal goes for a takedown attempt but McNicoles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jamal defending well as McNicoles loads up on a big left hand. McNicoles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McNicoles wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like McNicoles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McNicoles takes a swing at Jamal's ribcage but misses. McNicoles pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McNicoles misses with a hook. Jamal ducked under it nicely. Jamal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from McNicoles misses its intended target. Jamal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNicoles. Jamal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNicoles. McNicoles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. McNicoles leaves Jamal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4# Jamal slips under a jab. McNicoles misses with an uppercut. McNicoles misses with a wild combination.
McNicoles misses with an uppercut. A jab from McNicoles misses. Jamal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jamal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice defenses there by Jamal. Jamal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNicoles.
Jamal ducks right into an uppercut from McNicoles. McNicoles misses with a body shot.
McNicoles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice takedown defense from McNicoles. No joy for Jamal on that attempt. McNicoles throws a big shot that misses. McNicoles misses with a few strikes there.
McNicoles misses with an uppercut. Jamal saw that one coming. McNicoles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamal moves away. Jamal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lory McNicoles dominated that round. That's time! McNicoles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Jamal defending well as McNicoles loads up on a big left hand. McNicoles throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McNicoles throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McNicoles swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Jamal counters with a takedown into side control. McNicoles wants to get back to his feet but Jamal drags him back down.#SUB2# Jamal is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McNicoles looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jamal gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McNicoles is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jamal lets go of the hold and McNicoles can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirk Jamal! During a confident post fight interview, Kirk Jamal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Lory McNicoles stepped up to the mic, saying 'i dont want to take this fight cuz im lack of training i just take it because i dont want this org to hate me,.'.
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Event:
Just Bleed 4
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Jamal shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard. Jamal wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position. Jamal pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU# Jamal stands up from half guard. Kirk Jamal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Jamal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure. Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. Jamal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. Jamal wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. Lee wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Jamal 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.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position. #T1# Lee pushes Jamal off looking to stand but Jamal dives back in and keeps control.
Jamal works his foot free and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jamal working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lee turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jamal off and cradles Lee's limp body as Jamal celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kirk Jamal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# 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. #SUB2# 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!#SUB# 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.#SUB# 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. #T1##SUB# 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. #SUB# 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.#SUB2# Brandon Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Jamal is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2# Brandon Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Jamal is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandon Jr.
Brandon Jr looks winded! Brandon Jr wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# 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.
#REVR##T3# Jamal works a leg free and moves into half guard. Brandon Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# 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.
#SUB# 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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Event:
QFC Tournament 683 Round 1
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1# Jamal dives in and grabs Wo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wo pushes down on Jamal's head and hops out. Wo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jamal at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wo lands with a right hand. Wo lands a really nice looking cross but Jamal seems unphased.
Jamal ducks right into an uppercut from Wo. #KD# Oooooh!!! Wo has knocked Jamal down with a huge combo! Wo steps away and waves a wobbly Jamal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Jamal is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jamal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wo but Wo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jamal is still on wobbly legs! Can Wo finish him? Jamal circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Wo. Jamal falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Wo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Wo!
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