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Event:
KFC: Brazil
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Jamal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basket Case .
Jamal dodges the punch combination from Basket Case .
#CL2#
Jamal gets a clinch.
Jamal lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Basket Case breaks from the clinch.
Jamal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Basket Case throws out the jab.
Jamal looks to score with a jab to the body but Basket Case is just out of range.
Basket Case throws an overhand right that lands on Jamal's shoulder, as Jamal tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal misses with a body shot.
Basket Case misses with a looping left.
Basket Case avoids the body shot from Jamal.
Jamal lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Basket Case drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Basket Case pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamal is keeping the position for now.
Jamal wants to improve his position but instead Basket Case has moved into half guard.
Jamal 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.
Jamal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jamal is looking to sweep but instead, Basket Case has passed into half guard.
Jamal tries to roll over but Basket Case keeps him under control.
Basket Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jamal is looking to control Basket Case 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamal avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Basket Case is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Jamal is looking to improve his position.
Basket Case is thwarting Jamal's attempts to control the position.
Basket Case wants to pass the guard but Jamal is defending well. #SUB#
Basket Case is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jamal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Basket Case lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Jamal is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Basket Case stalling away here and it's allowed Jamal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Basket Case tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamal is retaining full guard.
Jamal keeping moving, preventing Basket Case from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Basket Case 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Jamal keeps trying to improve his position.
Jamal pulls Basket Case in close to his closed guard and prevents Basket Case from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Jamal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basket Case wants to control from the top but Jamal keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jamal keeping full guard, as Basket Case tries to pass.
Jamal trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Basket Case dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jamal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Basket Case counters with a straight right hand.
Jamal staying out of range there.
Jamal wants to counter with a clinch but Basket Case pushes him away.#TD#
Basket Case fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jamal sprawls well initially but Basket Case persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jamal wants to get back to full guard but Basket Case has mounted him!
Basket Case trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jamal prevents Basket Case from taking his back.
Jamal tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Basket Case looking to secure an arm triangle but Jamal defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal tries to hold on but Basket Case pushes him away.
Basket Case wants to take his opponent's back but Jamal doesn't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Basket Case looking for a guillotine from mount but Jamal is having none of it.
Jamal working to try and regain half guard.
Basket Case tries to control but Jamal wriggling away.
Basket Case punishing his opponent with strikes.
Basket Case wants to control the pace but Jamal is squirming around nicely.
Basket Case is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamal can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Basket Case with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Basket Case prevents Jamal from getting the reversal.#T2#
Basket Case tries to control but Jamal wriggling away.
Jamal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jamal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Basket Case is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Jamal manages to get to full guard.
Basket Case works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jamal trying to control here.
#SUB#
Jamal is defending against the submission attempts here by Basket Case .
#SUB#
Basket Case is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jamal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basket Case . #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.
Jamal moves into full guard.
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basket Case advances to half guard.
Jamal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Basket Case stopping the sweep attempt from Jamal.#SUB2#
Jamal has his foot on Basket Case 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Basket Case works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Basket Case is one step ahead there.
Basket Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Basket Case dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jamal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basket Case moves away.
Basket Case lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basket Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamal.#TD#
Basket Case looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jamal!
Basket Case controls the position.#SUB#
Basket Case tries for a kimura but Jamal is defending well. #SUB#
Basket Case is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal is not content to let Basket Case control the position.
Jamal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Jamal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Basket Case is trying to control but Jamal manages to pass to mount!
Jamal wants to take his opponent's back but Basket Case doesn't allow it.
Jamal controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Jamal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Basket Case can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Basket Case regains half guard.#T2#
Basket Case is trying to maintain the position but Jamal is very close to passing his half guard.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Basket Case is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Jamal seems content to control.#SUB#
Basket Case is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jamal pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jamal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Basket Case doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamal. #SUB2#
Jamal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Basket Case is defending well.
Jamal is keen to just control but Basket Case is a slippery customer.
Jamal passes into side control, despite Basket Case 's attempt to control the position.
Jamal wants to control but Basket Case is keeping him busy.
Basket Case gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Basket Case trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jamal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Basket Case !
Jamal tries to control but Basket Case wriggling away. #SUB2#
Jamal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Basket Case manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jamal trying to control the action but Basket Case is working from the bottom.
Drake Basket Case is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jamal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Basket Case haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basket Case tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Jamal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Basket Case has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Basket Case !
In his post fight interview, Drake Basket Case started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KFC: Defended
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jamal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jamal scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Ali Jamal has been cut.
Jamal misses with a body punch
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamal misses with a body punch
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jamal thinking.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamal moves away.
Jamal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Jamal misses with a wild body shot.
Jamal wants to clinch.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal connects with a body shot.
Ali Jamal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Jamal scores with a shot to the body.
Jamal lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jamal punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Jamal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamal moves away.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jamal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Jamal tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Jamal tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Jamal lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Jamal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Jamal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jamal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jamal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Jamal lands a body shot.
Jamal lands with a nice body punch.
Jamal misses with a body shot.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Jamal manages to avoid it.
Jamal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Jamal is looking to clinch.
Jamal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamal moves away.
Jamal tries to counter with a clinch but Hunt shakes him off and moves away.
Jamal misses with a body shot.
Jamal cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Jamal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Hunt swings for the body but Jamal moves out of range.
Jamal misses with a body shot.
Jamal darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Jamal misses with a body punch
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jamal.
Jamal lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Jamal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Jamal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jamal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Jamal punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Jamal scores with a shot to the body.
Jamal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jamal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jamal defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Jamal punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamal moves away.
Jamal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ali Jamal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Ali Jamal's cut even more.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Jamal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jamal lands a slapping body shot.
Jamal punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Jamal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Jamal is controlling the position.
Jamal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt wants to break free but Jamal has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jamal'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.
Hunt tries to circle away but Jamal has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Jamal thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Jamal counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jamal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamal misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamal.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jamal controls the action.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Jamal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Jamal blocks an uppercut.
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!
Jamal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Jamal digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jamal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Jamal connects with a body shot.
Jamal tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Jamal tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Jamal.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Jamal manages to avoid it.
Jamal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jamal darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Jamal connects with a body shot.
Jamal scores with a body shot.
Jamal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jamal throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt lands with a hook. Jamal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamal lands a jab to the head.
Jamal moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamal is just out of range.
Jamal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Jamal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ali Jamal's cut.
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.
#R3#
Jamal lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Hunt.
Jamal connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jamal. Beautiful body shot.
Jamal moves away from the strike by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamal is just out of range.
Jamal misses the body punch
and Hunt counters with a big right hand! Oh Jamal is in trouble here! Hunt follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Hunt!
Tim Hunt retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Tim Hunt 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:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 2306 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Jamal (ranked 3883 p4p, 386 weight class). Jamal has chosen Re-Rewind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ali Jamal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jamal tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jamal wants to clinch.
Jamal rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jamal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jamal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jamal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Jamal in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Jamal
Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Jamal trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson controlling Jamal's posture.
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Jamal trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jamal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Jamal
Jamal is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Jamal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Jamal
Robinson seems keen to control Jamal's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jamal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jamal looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is still trying to improve position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Jamal from controlling successfully.
Jamal stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (7) Jamal
What's Robinson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamal trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson is not content to let Jamal control the position.
Jamal trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Jamal is just content to waste time from the top position. Robinson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Robinson has Jamal pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Jamal from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Jamal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jamal wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Jamal is looking to advance position but Robinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (6) vs (7) Jamal
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson is looking to work his way around to Jamal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jamal is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Jamal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robinson working for a guillotine from mount but Jamal is in no mood to give up.
Jamal is trying to escape the mount.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Robinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robinson wants to take his opponent's back but Jamal doesn't allow it.
Robinson looking to control but Jamal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jamal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson working for a guillotine from mount but Jamal is in no mood to give up.
Robinson takes Jamal's back. Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (9) vs (7) Jamal
Jamal tries to escape but Robinson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jamal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Robinson's guard. Nice work there by Jamal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (9) vs (9) Jamal
Jamal postures up.
Jamal trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has his hands on Jamal's head, controlling the position.
Jamal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Robinson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (11) vs (9) Jamal
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Jamal keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jamal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Jamal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (14) vs (9) Jamal
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jamal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jamal is defending well.
Jamal is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is staying tight to Jamal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Robinson trying to control the position but Jamal is working away.
Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson trying to control the action but Jamal is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jamal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson working away.
Jamal is looking for a sweep.
Jamal is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Jamal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jamal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jamal struggling a bit here.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working.
Jamal tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Jamal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Robinson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Robinson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working.
Robinson working away.
Robinson controls the position.
Jamal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jamal is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (17) vs (9) Jamal
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Jamal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jamal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Jamal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (17) vs (11) Jamal
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pulls Jamal in close to prevent any damage.
Jamal slips nicely into half guard.
Jamal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to roll over but Jamal keeps him under control.
Jamal is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
Timothy Robinson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ali Jamal (ranked 3883 p4p, 378 weight class) and David Yung (ranked 3971 p4p, 383 weight class). Jamal comes to the cage accompanied by Re-Rewind. Yung is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 陳小春 - 亂世巨星. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ali Jamal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yung moves into the clinch successfully.
Yung pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jamal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yung looking to control.
Jamal passes into half guard.
Yung tries to roll over but Jamal keeps him under control.
Yung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing that Jamal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
Yung is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal is looking for a kimura but Yung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jamal to get the leverage.
Yung is looking for a sweep. Jamal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yung won't allow Jamal to pass to mount.
Yung is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamal.
Yung is trying to get back to full guard.
Yung 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.
Yung wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Yung is defending the position.
Yung moves into full guard.
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.
Yung keeping full guard, as Jamal tries to pass.
Jamal trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jamal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jamal postures up.
Jamal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung can't keep his opponent in guard - Jamal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy.
Yung 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.
Yung controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yung wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yung controlling the position for now.
Jamal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jamal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yung defends it well.
Jamal is looking to advance position but Yung won't allow it.
Jamal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jamal is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jamal controlling the action here.
Yung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jamal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamal.
Yung is pressing down on Jamal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yung is trying to keep Jamal in close.
Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard.
Yung is pulling down on Jamal's head. It's preventing any offense from Jamal, at least for the moment.
Jamal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamal wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yung is trying to control the position but Jamal postures up.
Jamal looking to pass the guard.
Yung controls Jamal momentarily but Jamal frees himself.
Yung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung is keeping the position for now.
Jamal is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yung working a defensive guard here.
Jamal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamal trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yung pulls Jamal in to control the position.
Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard.
Yung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jamal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yung looking for a guillotine here but Jamal defends easily.
Jamal forces his way into half guard.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jamal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yung is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jamal wants to work for an arm triangle but Yung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yung has his hands clasped together around Jamal's back. He's all about the action.
Jamal is keen to just control but Yung is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yung looking for submissions off his back.
Jamal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yung is trying to control but can't.
Jamal trying to control from half guard but Yung is working away.
Yung tries to roll over but Jamal keeps him under control.
Yung is doing well to control the position and prevent Jamal from advancing to side control.
Yung wants to improve his position but Jamal is controlling well.
Jamal seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jamal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yung is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Yung is defending well.
Jamal uses his free foot to push down on Yung's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yung. Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (3) vs (0) Yung
Yung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jamal controlling his opponent.
Jamal looking to control but Yung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yung is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yung regains half guard.
Jamal working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yung's thigh. Yung counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Yung managing to control the position.
Jamal trying to control but Yung is working from the bottom.
Jamal postures up.
Jamal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamal postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jamal trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung is keeping the position for now.
Jamal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yung looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung keeping moving, preventing Jamal from controlling successfully.
Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
A victorious Ali Jamal 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:
KFC 38: Mumba vs Leary
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Huhrera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huhrera lands in his opponent's guard.
Jamal is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
Huhrera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jamal's guard.
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.
Jamal is working hard here to advance position.
Huhrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huhrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal wants to hit a switch here but Huhrera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jamal there!
Jamal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Huhrera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jamal is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jamal wants to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Jamal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Huhrera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Jamal won't allow it.
Huhrera is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Jamal is defending well.
Huhrera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Huhrera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jamal wants to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Jamal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huhrera is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Jamal 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.
Jamal is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Huhrera has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jamal defend it? Huhrera steps over the head and cranks it - Jamal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Huhrera !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
KFC 31: Steve vs Mumba
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Jamal slips under a jab from Ivanov.#CL#
Jamal has Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jamal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jamal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Ivanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to Jamal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Jamal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jamal digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal stalls.
Jamal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jamal.
Jamal can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanov controls the action.
Jamal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ali Jamal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Ivanov.
Ivanov looking for a takedown.
Jamal struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Jamal pushes Ivanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jamal.
Ivanov taking a breather.
Jamal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jamal presses Ivanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Jamal.
Jamal tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Jamal blocks the elbow strike.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jamal.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Jamal lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamal scores with a hook to the body.
Ivanov letting Jamal take a breather here.
Ivanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanov looks winded!
Jamal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Ivanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Jamal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamal misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jamal as the two fighters clinch.
Jamal cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.
Jamal has Ivanov pressed against the cage.
Jamal lands a shot to the body.
Jamal stops a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
A hook to the body from Jamal.
A short left from Ivanov.
Jamal scores with a shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jamal pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4##CL#
Jamal has closed the distance and engaged Ivanov in a clinch.
Jamal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jamal.
Jamal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jamal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jamal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jamal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamal tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Jamal back against the cage.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamal prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Ivanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Jamal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Jamal moves into the clinch.
Ivanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamal's elbow.
Ali Jamal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jamal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamal is working Ivanov over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jamal as the two fighters clinch.
Jamal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivanov stalling in the clinch but Jamal improves position.
A short left from Ivanov.
Jamal pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Jamal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jamal.
Jamal stalls.
Jamal lands an uppercut.#T1#
Jamal tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jamal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Come on Jamal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jamal misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jamal lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Jamal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jamal lands a body punch.
Jamal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jamal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jamal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamal lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Jamal digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamal.
Jamal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jamal.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamal.
Jamal stalling in the clinch.
Jamal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Jamal.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
Jamal works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Jamal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamal works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamal is working Ivanov over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jamal.
Jamal stalling.
Jamal digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Jamal lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamal is working Ivanov over against the cage.
Jamal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jamal is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamal digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Jamal.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamal.
Jamal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jamal digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
Jamal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanov can do to turn this around?
Jamal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jamal lands a shot to the body.
Jamal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Jamal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jamal.
Jamal slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Jamal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamal lands a body shot.
Jamal is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamal is working Ivanov over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamal.
Jamal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamal controlling the action here for a moment.
Jamal effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Jamal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Jamal rushes Ivanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jamal avoiding damage.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jamal.
Jamal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jamal lands an uppercut.
Jamal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Jamal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivanov has a couple of punches blocked by Jamal.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Jamal.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Nice body punch from Jamal.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ivanov looking to stall.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Jamal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Jamal clinches with his opponent.
Jamal misses with a body punch.
Ivanov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jamal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jamal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamal'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.
Jamal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Jamal.
Jamal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jamal works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Jamal.
Jamal lands a body shot.
Jamal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.
Jamal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jamal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jamal avoiding damage.
Jamal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jamal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jamal is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamal lands a body punch.
Jamal is working Ivanov over against the cage.
Jamal stalling in the clinch.
Jamal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adrian Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Jamal.
A bit of stalling here from Jamal.
Ivanov takes a shot to the head.
Jamal lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jamal.
Jamal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ivanov.
A hook to the body from Jamal.
Ivanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Jamal taking a breather.
Jamal controlling the action here for a moment.
Jamal pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamal presses Ivanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Ivanov jumps guard but Jamal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ali Jamal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Ivanov.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamal.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.
Jamal works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamal is struggling to control the position.
Ali Jamal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Jamal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jamal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Jamal!
A very excited looking Ali Jamal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KFC Fight Night St Pete 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jamal tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Jamal moved out of range.
Jamal tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jamal tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.
Escobar throws a head kick but Jamal moves out of range.
#CL2#
Jamal moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Jamal.
Jamal tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Jamal back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar digs a right hand into Jamal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jamal's gas tank.
Jamal cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jamal struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Jamal controls the action.
Escobar tries a body shot but Jamal blocks it.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Jamal controls the action.
Jamal is pushing Escobar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jamal tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Jamal back against the cage. #T1#
Jamal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jamal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar up against the cage.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Jamal backwards.
Jamal can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Jamal is looking to control Escobar's arms but Escobar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jamal has his back to the cage. #T2#
Jamal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamal tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamal tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar tries to work over Jamal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Jamal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamal'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 Jamal.
Jamal can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Jamal can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Ali Jamal has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar lands a right hand.
Jamal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar tries a body shot but Jamal blocks it.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jamal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Jamal.
Escobar gets through Jamal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamal's elbow.
Jamal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escobar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jamal can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamal.
Jamal misses with a punch to the body.
Jamal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Jamal can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Jamal lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamal.
Jamal blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Jamal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jamal.
Escobar tries to work over Jamal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamal misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar presses Jamal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jamal digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Jamal misses with a body punch.
Jamal lands a body shot.
Jamal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jamal misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jamal misses with a punch to the body.
Jamal controlling the action here for a moment.
Escobar misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Jamal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Escobar throws a hook but Jamal blocks it.
Jamal tries to clinch up.
Jamal staying out of range there.
Jamal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#KD#
Escobar lands a big head kick that sends Jamal tumbling to the mat! Escobar takes a step backwards and waves Jamal back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Jamal is rocked!
Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Jamal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jamal is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Jamal is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Escobar throws a quick head kick that knocks Jamal silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Escobar is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Diego Escobar!
Diego Escobar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KFC 25: Leary vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Jamal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Jamal moved out of range.
Steve connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Ali Jamal has been cut.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Jamal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Jamal drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Jamal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steve's guard. #REVB#
Jamal pushes down on Steve's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steve is looking to control Jamal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steve avoid being mounted?#T1#
Jamal wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
Jamal stalling. #SUB2#
Jamal is looking for a kimura but Steve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jamal to get the leverage.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
Jamal is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Steve is defending well.
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamal. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steve wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steve wants to improve his position but Jamal is controlling well.
Steve is refusing to be controlled, as Jamal sits in half guard.
Steve is trying is best to control the position here.
Steve tries to get to full guard but Jamal has control of the leg.
Steve scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jamal manages to mount him!
Jamal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steve?
Steve tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Jamal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jamal on the ground.#T3#
Jamal content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jamal goes for an armbar but Steve turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Steve. #SUB2#
Jamal is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Steve has his hands clasped together but Jamal extends and breaks Steve's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jamal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Jamal!
A very excited looking Ali Jamal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Adrian Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'Ooooh C'mon man...Im cumming again..!'.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ali Jamal and Malaki Lima. Jamal comes to the cage accompanied by Re-Rewind. Lima comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac - Hail Mary kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Malaki Lima acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 5 wins and 0 losses; Ali Jamal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Malaki Lima!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Jamal pulls Lima into guard.
Jamal wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima is stalling in the full guard.
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jamal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamal wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamal, not yet.
Jamal is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Jamal wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
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.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lima is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jamal. Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (0) vs (3) Lima
Lima is working to tighten his grip on Jamal's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jamal has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lima is really squeezing tight and eventually Jamal passes out! Lima breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Malaki Lima! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Samuel Cooke and Ali Jamal. Chooooooooon! I think Cooke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Jamal has chosen Re-Rewind as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Cooke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ali Jamal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jamal tries to pull guard but Cooke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jamal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cooke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooke tightens his grip and picks Jamal up, before dumping him to the ground. Jamal manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cooke (2) vs (0) Jamal
Jamal is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cooke throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jamal's body to avoid the submission. Jamal has instead reached around Cooke's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jamal arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ali Jamal!
Ali Jamal is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Ali Jamal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ali Jamal and Kevin Thompson. Jamal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Re-Rewind. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ali Jamal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thompson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jamal (0) vs (4) Thompson
Jamal is looking for a sweep.
Thompson trying to control the action but Jamal is working from the bottom.
Thompson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jamal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jamal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jamal is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jamal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jamal looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamal, not yet.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson is sitting in close to Jamal's body. Jamal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thompson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thompson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jamal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ali Jamal!
Ali Jamal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Lynn and Ali Jamal. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jamal's choice of entrance music: Re-Rewind. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ali Jamal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jamal drives through and clinches with Lynn against the cage.
Jamal successfully pulls guard.
Lynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jamal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jamal managing to control the position.
Jamal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lynn is trying to control the action in half guard but Jamal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jamal tries to get to full guard but Lynn has control of the leg.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Jamal is defending well.
Jamal gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamal is keeping the position for now.
Lynn trying to control but Jamal is working from the bottom.
Jamal looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamal, not yet.
Jamal keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.
Lynn 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.
Lynn won't allow Jamal to sweep him here.
Jamal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynn defends it easily.
Jamal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lynn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jamal. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (3) vs (0) Jamal
Jamal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working.
Lynn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jamal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lynn is looking to take a break and control but Jamal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn tries for a kimura but Jamal is defending well.
Jamal tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lynn advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynn (5) vs (0) Jamal
Lynn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynn wants to take Jamal's back here but Jamal is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jamal is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamal wants to hold on but Lynn pushes him away.
Jamal reaches up to try and control the position but Lynn seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jamal rolls and tries to escape and now Lynn has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (8) vs (0) Jamal
Lynn tries to keep control of the position but Jamal is staying busy.
Jamal 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.
Jamal tries to escape the position.
Lynn looking to break Jamal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jamal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lynn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Jamal right now.
Jamal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lynn's guard. Nice work there by Jamal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (8) vs (2) Jamal
Lynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jamal is one step ahead there.
Jamal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (5) Jamal
Lynn wants to control but Jamal postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynn tries to bench press Jamal off him but Jamal keeps the position.
Jamal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jamal advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynn (8) vs (7) Jamal
Jamal wants to take Lynn's back here but Lynn is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lynn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jamal.
Lynn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jamal trying to control but Lynn is having none of it.
Lynn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jamal seems to be looking for submissions.
Lynn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jamal wants to free his trapped foot but Lynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jamal trying to mount his opponent but Lynn defends it.
Lynn is looking to control Jamal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynn avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Jamal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jamal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jamal wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Lynn is defending the position.
Jamal passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (10) Jamal
Jamal wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jamal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jamal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jamal is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lynn 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: Lynn (10) vs (10) Jamal
Lynn wants to control from the top but Jamal keeps moving.
Lynn won't allow Jamal to sweep him here.
Lynn drops back looking for a leg! Jamal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jamal manages to kick Lynn off! Lynn jumps back into Jamal's guard.
Jamal is looking for a triangle but Lynn pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lynn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jamal keeping full guard, as Lynn tries to pass.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Lynn stopping the sweep attempt from Jamal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Jamal keeps moving.
Jamal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jamal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lynn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jamal looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamal, not yet.
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynn trying to control but Jamal is working from the bottom.
Lynn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (13) vs (10) Jamal
Lynn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynn (13) vs (14) Jamal
Jamal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lynn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lynn for a finish.
Jamal controls the position.
I really don't envy Lynn right now.
Jamal working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jamal working for the choke.
Jamal working for a choke but Lynn is defending well.
Jamal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lynn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is trying to stick to Lynn's back but Lynn is turning into Jamal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jamal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lynn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (15) vs (14) Jamal
Lynn is stalling in the full guard.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Jamal keeps moving.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamal is keeping the position for now.
Jamal looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Jamal is keeping the position.
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jamal trying to control the position.
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynn preventing the sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jamal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynn defends it easily.
Lynn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jamal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jamal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jamal! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynn (15) vs (18) Jamal
Jamal trying to control the position but Lynn is working away.
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jamal wants to control for a moment but Lynn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamal works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (15) vs (21) Jamal
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal wins on points by 21 to 15.
An out of breath Ali 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:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Lacey and Ali Jamal. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jamal's choice of entrance music: Re-Rewind. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kron Lacey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ali Jamal!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jamal clinches up against the cage.
Lacey tightens his grip and picks Jamal up, before dumping him to the ground. Jamal manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lacey (2) vs (0) Jamal
Jamal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lacey preventing the sweep.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lacey (2) vs (2) Jamal
Jamal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lacey trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Jamal is looking for a kimura but Lacey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jamal to get the leverage.
Jamal is looking to advance position but Lacey won't allow it.
Jamal is thwarting Lacey's attempts to control the position.
Jamal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Lacey is defending the position.
Jamal keeps trying to improve his position.
Lacey wants to get back to full guard.
Jamal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lacey! Score +3 for passing guard: Lacey (2) vs (5) Jamal
Lacey is looking to get to half guard.
Jamal fails to advance to Lacey's back.
Jamal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jamal fails to move to back control.
Lacey can't escape the position.
Jamal is trying to take his opponent's back.
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.
Lacey tries to hold on but Jamal pushes him away.
Jamal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jamal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lacey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jamal tries to advance to mount but Lacey denies him.
Lacey gets back to half guard.
Jamal is working for a kimura but Lacey is defending it quite comfortably.
Jamal seems to be looking for submissions.
Lacey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lacey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is pushing down on Lacey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lacey is fighting to maintain full guard but Jamal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Lacey is defending the position.
Jamal wants to work for an arm triangle but Lacey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jamal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacey keeps working.
Jamal trying to mount his opponent but Lacey defends it.
Jamal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lacey defends it well.
Lacey is trying to control but can't.
Lacey is trying to get back to full guard.
Jamal wants to work for an arm triangle but Lacey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jamal is trying to work for a kimura but Lacey is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacey won't allow Jamal to pass to mount.
Lacey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lacey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lacey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jamal is one step ahead there.
Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Lacey is retaining full guard.
Jamal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jamal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lacey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jamal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lacey (2) vs (8) Jamal
Lacey stops Jamal from passing to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Jamal stalls from top position.
Jamal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lacey's legs.
Jamal trying to control the action but Lacey is working from the bottom.
Lacey tries to buck Jamal off but Jamal is having none of it.
Lacey prevents Jamal from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacey tries to bench press Jamal off him but Jamal keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Lacey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jamal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jamal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lacey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jamal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lacey manages to get back to half guard.
Jamal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lacey is just riding it out for now. Jamal eventually gives up the hold.
Jamal trying to control the action but Lacey is working from the bottom.
Jamal prevents Lacey from improving his position.
Lacey won't allow Jamal to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lacey wants to improve his position but Jamal is controlling well.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Lacey is defending the position.
Lacey is looking to control Jamal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lacey avoid being mounted?
Lacey wants to get back to full guard.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Lacey is defending the position.
Jamal is keen to just control but Lacey is a slippery customer.
Lacey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Lacey is defending well.
Jamal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lacey sees it coming and defends easily.
Jamal is thwarting Lacey's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jamal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lacey (2) vs (11) Jamal
Jamal wants to control the pace but Lacey is squirming around nicely.
Lacey tries to lock up and control but Jamal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jamal working for a submission but Lacey is keeping him at bay.
Jamal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jamal wants to take Lacey's back here but Lacey is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lacey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jamal wants to take a breather but Lacey is having none of it.
Jamal controlling the action here.
Jamal wants to free his trapped foot but Lacey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lacey is looking to improve his position.
Jamal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lacey sees it coming and defends easily.
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Lacey is defending well.
Jamal trying to control the action but Lacey is working from the bottom.
Lacey manages to get to full guard.
Lacey keeping moving, preventing Jamal from controlling successfully.
Lacey can't keep his opponent in guard - Jamal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lacey is trying to get back to full guard.
Lacey trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lacey wants to get back to full guard.
Jamal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lacey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamal.
Jamal seems to be working for a kimura but Lacey defends the submission attempt.
Lacey is trying to maintain the position but Jamal is very close to passing his half guard.
Lacey manages to get to full guard.
Lacey is trying to control the position but Jamal postures up.
Jamal drops back looking for a leg! Lacey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lacey manages to kick Jamal off! Jamal jumps back into Lacey's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jamal passes into half guard.
Lacey is in trouble now - Jamal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lacey (2) vs (14) Jamal
Jamal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lacey is desperately trying to improve his position but Jamal has a good base and remains in mount.
Jamal controlling from the full mount.
Jamal takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lacey (2) vs (17) Jamal
Lacey breaks Jamal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lacey (4) vs (17) Jamal
Lacey wants to control from the top but Jamal keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jamal has his foot on Lacey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacey works his way back into a safe position though.
Jamal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lacey trying to control but Jamal is working from the bottom.
Lacey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lacey is working hard here to advance position.
Lacey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jamal looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamal, not yet.
Jamal is trying to control the position but Lacey postures up.
Jamal is pulling down on Lacey's head. It's preventing any offense from Lacey, at least for the moment.
Jamal working a defensive guard but Lacey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lacey (7) vs (17) Jamal
Jamal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jamal is still trying to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lacey tries to move to full mount but Jamal actually manages to regain half guard.
Jamal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lacey wants to control but Jamal is keeping him busy.
Jamal is trying to get back to full guard.
Lacey is working for a kimura but Jamal is defending it quite comfortably.
Jamal gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal wins on points by 17 to 7.
Ali 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:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ali Jamal and Dom Dominic. Jamal comes to the cage accompanied by Re-Rewind. Dom Dominic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ali Jamal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dom Dominic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jamal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jamal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamal tries to clinch but Dominic is having none of it.
Dominic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jamal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jamal (0) vs (2) Dominic
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.
Dominic looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jamal wants to sweep here but Dominic controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamal is looking for a triangle but Dominic pushes his legs off easily.
Jamal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jamal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dominic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dominic is pushing down on Jamal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jamal is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jamal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jamal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (0) vs (5) Dominic
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.
Jamal is looking for a sweep.
Jamal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dominic prevents Jamal from improving his position.
Dominic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jamal defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dominic trying to mount his opponent but Jamal defends it.
Dominic is thwarting Jamal's attempts to control the position.
Jamal is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominic is looking to take a break and control but Jamal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamal gets back to full guard.
Jamal controls Dominic momentarily but Dominic frees himself.
Jamal is really struggling to control Dominic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jamal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jamal tries to get out of the position.
Dominic passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominic seems to be looking for submissions.
Jamal gets full guard.
Jamal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jamal (2) vs (5) Dominic
Jamal pushing down on Dominic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jamal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominic sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is trying to control. Dominic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jamal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dominic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamal.
Dominic is looking to get back to full guard here but Jamal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (5) vs (5) Dominic
Dominic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jamal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jamal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jamal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominic is looking to reverse the position.
Jamal wants to control but Dominic is keeping him busy.
Jamal laying and praying for a moment but Dominic takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dominic is looking for a sweep. Jamal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominic wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy.
Jamal is trying to control. Dominic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jamal trying to mount his opponent but Dominic defends it.
Well, if Jamal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jamal trying to control from half guard but Dominic is working away.
Dominic won't allow Jamal to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jamal works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (8) vs (5) Dominic
Dominic working to try and regain half guard.
Jamal wants to control the pace but Dominic is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamal is looking to work his way around to Dominic's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dominic is squirming around, avoiding Jamal's attempts to control the action.
Jamal controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominic gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominic trying to get back to full guard but Jamal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (11) vs (5) Dominic
Jamal moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jamal (14) vs (5) Dominic
Jamal controlling from the back.
Jamal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dominic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dominic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jamal's arms.
Dominic wants to escape the position.
Dominic keeps trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dominic tries to escape the position.
Jamal looking for the choke from the back.
Jamal doesn't have the hooks in and Dominic manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jamal (14) vs (7) Dominic
Dominic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominic advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (14) vs (10) Dominic
Jamal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominic is thwarting Jamal's attempts to control the position.
Jamal wants to get back to full guard.
Jamal is working hard here to advance position.
Dominic is looking to take a break and control but Jamal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominic stalling.
Jamal is looking to control Dominic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamal avoid being mounted?
Dominic is taking a breather. Jamal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominic is keen to just control but Jamal is a slippery customer.
Dominic prevents Jamal from improving his position.
Dominic is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dominic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working.
Jamal is trying to get back to full guard.
Jamal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jamal (18) vs (10) Dominic
What can Dominic do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dominic is keeping busy.
Jamal working for a choke but Dominic is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominic prevents Jamal from getting a body triangle.
Jamal tightening his grip on Dominic, looking for the choke.
Jamal is looking for the choke from the back position but Dominic is controlling his hands well.
Jamal keeps control of the position as Dominic tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominic fending off the submission attempt from Jamal.
Jamal is hanging on to Dominic's back as he tries to escape.
Jamal looking for the choke from the back.
Dominic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jamal's guard. Nice work there by Dominic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jamal (18) vs (12) Dominic
Dominic trying to control but Jamal is working from the bottom.
Jamal pushes a forearm under Dominic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dominic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Jamal!
A relieved looking Ali Jamal 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:
Test Night 3
Date: Jan 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Lenner throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Jamal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jamal advances to half guard.
Jamal moves into full mount! Lenner won't be happy about that!
Jamal looking to ground and pound but Lenner is blocking nicely.
Lenner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
Jamal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lenner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lenner shrugs it off.
Jamal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lenner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Jamal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamal unloads with some shots from mount but Lenner bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lenner has given up his back. Will we see Jamal going for some submissions?
#SUB2#
Jamal looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lenner taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ali Jamal!
A victorious Ali Jamal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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