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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar slaps away a takedown attempt from Gordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
#TD#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) Jafar
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jafar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Gordon'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.#T2#
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here.
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon takes a little break here. Jafar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gordon continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Jafar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well. #T4#
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (0) Jafar
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Jafar tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon controlling his opponent. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon avoids the attempt from Jafar to control.#T6#
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jafar prevents Gordon from taking his back.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Jafar tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Jafar wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Gordon wants to take Jafar's back here but Jafar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jafar for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Gordon takes Jafar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jafar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (10) vs (0) Jafar#T9#
Gordon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T10#
Jafar turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (2) Jafar
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gordon pulls Jafar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jafar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jafar won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon controlling Jafar's posture. #T11#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (2) Jafar
Gordon stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (15) vs (2) Jafar
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gordon is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Jafar gets back to half guard.
Gordon controlling the pace. #T14#
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Jafar defends it.
Jafar wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar looks winded!
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (18) vs (2) Jafar
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A relieved looking Ryan Gordon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 26 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kuningas moves into the clinch.
Kuningas is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Jafar lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Jafar
Kuningas pulls Jafar in close to prevent any damage.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jafar won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here.
Kuningas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuningas is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jafar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuningas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Jafar
Jafar 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.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Jafar wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuningas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuningas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jafar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuningas has Jafar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (4) Jafar#T2#
Jafar slips nicely into half guard.
Jafar trying to control from Kuningas's half guard. Kuningas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Jafar won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here.
Kuningas is adopting a defensive guard.
Jafar trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas managing to control the position. #SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kuningas working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Kuningas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jafar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (4) vs (4) Jafar#T4#
Jafar working a defensive guard here.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Kuningas tries to pass.
Kuningas trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas postures up.
Kuningas stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (7) vs (4) Jafar#SUB#
Kuningas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kuningas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jafar, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuningas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jafar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Kuningas is looking to pass Jafar's guard but actually Jafar recovers to full guard.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Jafar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Kuningas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (7) vs (6) Jafar
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuningas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (9) vs (6) Jafar
Kuningas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jafar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jafar looks winded!
Kuningas stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (12) vs (6) Jafar#T9#
Kuningas advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (14) vs (6) Jafar#SUB#
Kuningas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jafar has his hands clasped together but Kuningas breaks the hold and Jafar is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kuningas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leenart Kuningas!
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jafar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gro Ulfimph pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jafar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gro Ulfimph drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jafar pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar wants a takedown.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
Gro Ulfimph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jafar is defending well.
Jafar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a takedown.
Gro Ulfimph gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jafar.
Jafar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gro Ulfimph gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jafar wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Gro Ulfimph's takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph stops a takedown attempt from Jafar.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jafar pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (0) Jafar
Gro Ulfimph slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph'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.
Gro Ulfimph continues to stall.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph seems to be working for a kimura but Jafar defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jafar trying to control but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jafar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jafar is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Gro Ulfimph seems content to control.
Jafar is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Gro Ulfimph is stalling in the full guard.
Jafar has control of Gro Ulfimph's left arm, preventing Gro Ulfimph from doing any damage. #T6#
Gro Ulfimph content to stall in guard here.
Jafar pulls Gro Ulfimph in close to prevent any damage.
Jafar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gro Ulfimph has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (5) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jafar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jafar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar tries to lock up and control but Gro Ulfimph gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Jafar tries to hold on but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Jafar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph is taking a breather. Jafar 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.
Jafar won't allow Gro Ulfimph to pass to mount. #T9#
Gro Ulfimph controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Gro Ulfimph.#SUB2#
Jafar has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gro Ulfimph escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gro Ulfimph! Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (10) vs (0) Jafar
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T10#
More hug and hope from Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar struggling a bit here.
Jafar is letting Gro Ulfimph control him for a moment. #T11#
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here.
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gro Ulfimph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jafar is trying to escape the position but Gro Ulfimph is controlling the position. #T12##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jafar is trying to improve his position.
Gro Ulfimph controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jafar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Gro Ulfimph controlling the position.
Jafar tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Jafar tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gro Ulfimph's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar wants to control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jafar wants it to stay on the feet.
Jafar leaves Herlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jafar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Herlin goes for a double leg but Jafar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jafar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Herlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jafar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herlin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Herlin gets underhooks to prevent Jafar's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Jafar has hold of one of Herlin's legs. Herlin is fighting the takedown attempt but Jafar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (0) vs (2) Jafar
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herlin pulls Jafar in to control the position.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Jafar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar advances to half guard. #T1#
Jafar is keen to just control but Herlin is a slippery customer.
Herlin keeping hold of Jafar's head, controlling as best he can.
Herlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herlin is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
Herlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herlin won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Herlin gets full guard.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herlin 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.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar postures up.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Herlin wants to improve his position but instead Jafar has moved into half guard.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working. #T3#
Herlin wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herlin trying to control but Jafar postures up.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working. #SUB2#
Herlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Jafar.
The fighters are battling for position here. Herlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Herlin trying to control the position.
Herlin is pulling down on Jafar's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Herlin has an active guard here but Jafar has managed to pass into half guard.
Jafar is trying to control. Herlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions off his back.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Herlin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Jafar trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom.
Herlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Herlin pushes a forearm under Jafar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jafar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Herlin!
After winning the bout, Magnus Herlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Idaho tries to keep at a distance but Jafar has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Idaho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idaho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Idaho wants to sweep but Jafar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (3) vs (0) Idaho#T1#
Idaho tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Jafar tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Idaho's face as Jafar controls the position.
Idaho tries to bench press Jafar off him but Jafar keeps the position.
Idaho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jafar off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (3) vs (4) Idaho
Jafar is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Idaho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Idaho is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jafar is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duncan Idaho!
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jafar swivels and escapes.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jafar defends it nicely.#CL#
Sanchez rushes Jafar and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Jafar.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jafar.
#TD2#
Jafar wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Jafar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Jafar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez 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.#T1#
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanchez is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #SUB#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Jafar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sanchez pulls Jafar in to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Sanchez looking for a triangle here. Jafar is fighting it but it looks tight! Sanchez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jafar is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Sanchez!
A victorious Rodrigo Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Bremner rushes Jafar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bremner decides to pull guard.
Jafar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Jafar looking to sit in guard and control but Bremner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (0) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (5) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jafar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bremner wants to control but Jafar is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jafar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2#
Bremner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jafar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bremner but great work by Jafar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (4) vs (5) Bremner
Bremner tries to improve position but can't.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (4) vs (7) Bremner
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
Jafar tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Jafar is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura but Jafar is defending well.
Bremner is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now.
Bremner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (4) vs (10) Bremner
Bremner wants to take Jafar's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Bremner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (4) vs (13) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jafar is controlling Bremner 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (6) vs (13) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there. #T4#
Bremner is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Bremner has an active guard here but Jafar has managed to pass into half guard.
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jafar is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Bremner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner trying to control but Jafar postures up.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
#T5#
Bremner trying to get back to full guard but Jafar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (9) vs (13) Bremner
Jafar controlling from mount.
Bremner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bremner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jafar is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Jafar wants to pass to mount but Bremner is defending the position. #T6#
Bremner is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?
Jafar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (12) vs (13) Bremner
Bremner is trying desperately to improve position.
Bremner wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (15) vs (13) Bremner#SUB#
Jafar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bremner tries to escape but Jafar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jafar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bremner turns into Jafar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (15) vs (15) Bremner
Bremner preventing the sweep.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner stays in close to Jafar's body and controls the position.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar can't keep his opponent in guard - Bremner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Bremner trying to control from half guard but Jafar is working away. #SUB2#
Bremner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jafar sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
Jafar wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jafar is not content to let Bremner control the position.#T9##SUB2#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Bremner seems content to control.#SUB2#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
Jafar is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner stalling.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jafar is not content to let Bremner control the position.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jafar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Jafar is defending well. #T11#
Bremner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (15) vs (18) Bremner
Bremner looking to control but Jafar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Bremner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jafar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bremner looking to secure an arm triangle but Jafar defends it well. #T12#
Jafar can't escape the position.
Bremner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jafar is working to get back to half guard.
Bremner pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Bremner working for a submission but Jafar is keeping him at bay.
Bremner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Bremner has control of Jafar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jafar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T13#
Bremner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Bremner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jafar is now in Bremner's guard. A big mistake from Bremner there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (17) vs (18) Bremner
Jafar wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Jafar stays in close to Bremner's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #T14#
Jafar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bremner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (17) vs (20) Bremner
Jafar keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (17) vs (23) Bremner
And that's the end of the fight!
Bremner wins on points by 23 to 17.
Jaxon Bremner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Moncey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jafar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Moncey somewhat.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jafar sprawls well. Jafar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Moncey gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (0) Jafar
De Moncey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jafar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
De Moncey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar controls De Moncey momentarily but De Moncey frees himself.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Jafar looking to control.
De Moncey preventing the sweep.
De Moncey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Moncey trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jafar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Moncey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (2) Jafar
De Moncey keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
De Moncey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar stays in close to De Moncey's body and controls the position.
De Moncey controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Moncey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (4) vs (2) Jafar
De Moncey looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (4) vs (4) Jafar#T3#
Jafar won't allow De Moncey to sweep him here.
De Moncey is working hard here to advance position.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Jafar 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Moncey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
De Moncey wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
De Moncey has his hands on Jafar's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Jafar looking to improve position, pressing down on De Moncey's thigh with his hand. De Moncey seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jafar paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jafar's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! De Moncey picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
A relieved looking Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jafar has Itinya up against the cage in a clinch.
Itinya tries for a takedown but Jafar manages to get underhooks.
Jafar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Itinya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jafar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Itinya is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jafar is defending well.
Jafar looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Itinya turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (0) vs (4) Itinya
Itinya in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jafar is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Itinya is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jafar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya takes a little break here. Jafar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jafar is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control.
Itinya taking a breather here. #T2#
Itinya tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jafar's legs.
Jafar is trying to control Itinya's posture but Itinya avoids it.
Itinya controls the position from side control.#T3#
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itinya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Itinya gets to mount! Jafar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (0) vs (6) Itinya
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Itinya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Jafar wants to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya prevents Jafar from getting the reversal.
Itinya content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Jafar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Itinya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jafar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jafar tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Jafar 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.
Jafar 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.#T6#
Still in half guard, Itinya seems content to control.
Jafar is trying to control but can't.
Jafar tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Itinya is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now.
Itinya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (9) Itinya#T7#
Itinya with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Itinya takes Jafar's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (0) vs (12) Itinya
A bit of a pause in the action here. Itinya controlling the positon.
Jafar trying to control the hands but Itinya breaks the grip.
Itinya is hanging on to Jafar's back as he tries to escape.
Jafar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Itinya controls the action.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Itinya is looking for the choke from the back position but Jafar is controlling his hands well.
Jafar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Itinya really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jafar.
Jafar tries to roll but Itinya sticks to his back.
#T9#
Itinya biding his time, controlling Jafar.
Jafar rolls, trying to escape but Itinya keeps control of the position.
Itinya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jafar's body.
Jafar tries to escape the position.
#T10#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Jafar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Itinya.
Jafar tries to break free.
Itinya doesn't have the hooks in and Jafar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (12) Itinya#T11#
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar being controlled here momentarily.
Jafar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Itinya's guard.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Itinya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Itinya is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itinya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Itinya to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T12#
Itinya 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: Jafar (2) vs (14) Itinya
Itinya wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
Itinya not doing much here.
Jafar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Jafar wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Jafar trying to control from the bottom.
Itinya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Itinya passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (2) vs (17) Itinya
Itinya is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Jafar is trying to control Itinya's posture but Itinya avoids it.
Itinya taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jafar! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (2) vs (19) Itinya
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 19 to 2.
Stix Itinya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 48 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jafar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breaker. #TD#
Breaker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jafar to the ground. Breaker is now in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Jafar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Jafar has his hands on Breaker's head, controlling the position.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jafar trying to control the position.
#T1#
Breaker looking to pass the guard.
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Breaker advances to half guard. #SUB#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Jafar is defending well.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jafar keeps working. #SUB#
Breaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Jafar is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Breaker seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jafar has recovered full guard.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Breaker postures up.
Breaker looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Breaker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jafar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jafar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jafar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (2) vs (4) Jafar
Breaker is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Breaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Breaker is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (2) vs (6) Jafar
Jafar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jafar looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Jafar maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Breaker is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action.
Jafar controlling the pace for now.
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape.
Breaker 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: Breaker (4) vs (6) Jafar
Jafar 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.#T5#
Jafar is pulling down on Breaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Breaker, at least for the moment.
Jafar can't keep his opponent in guard - Breaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jafar is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Breaker prevents Jafar from improving his position.
Jafar trying to control here.
#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Breaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Breaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.
Breaker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (7) vs (6) Jafar#SUB#
Breaker swings around for an armbar but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (7) vs (8) Jafar
Jafar advances to half guard.
Jafar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jafar prevents Breaker from improving his position.#T7#
Breaker trying to control here.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Jafar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jafar is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.#T8#
Jafar controlling the pace.
Jafar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Breaker trying to hold on to Jafar's head to control him but Jafar postures up.
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Breaker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Breaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#T9#
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Jafar is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Jafar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jafar prevents Breaker from improving his position.
Breaker is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jafar in particular looking to stall.
More stalling from Jafar.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Breaker tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Breaker defends it. #T12#
Jafar trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well.
Jafar wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy.
Jafar moves into full mount! Breaker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (7) vs (11) Jafar
Jafar controlling from the full mount.
Jafar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T13#
Breaker can't escape the position.
Jafar controlling the pace for now.
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape.
Jafar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Breaker is squirming around nicely.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Jafar trying to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Jafar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Breaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Breaker wants to control but Jafar is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape.
Breaker wants to control but Jafar is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 11 to 7.
Nuri Jafar gave a mention to Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Peter Petersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown but Petersson shows good takedown defense.
Petersson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petersson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jafar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petersson wants a takedown.
Jafar prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jafar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Petersson is avoiding it.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petersson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Petersson gets tackled into the cage by Jafar. Jafar maintains the clinch.
Jafar is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Petersson manages to pull guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Petersson keeps moving.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jafar trying to control but Petersson is working from the bottom.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
Jafar trying to control but Petersson is working from the bottom.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersson is retaining full guard.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar forces his way into half guard.
Petersson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jafar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersson is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersson (0) vs (3) Jafar
Petersson is working to get back to half guard.
Jafar controlling from mount. #T4#
Jafar is looking to work his way around to Petersson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersson tries to hold on but Jafar postures up.
Petersson 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.
Jafar is taking a breather. Petersson 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.
Let's hope that Jafar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Petersson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Petersson manages to get to full guard.
Petersson keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jafar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersson (2) vs (3) Jafar
Petersson controlling from the top position.
Petersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersson is working hard here to advance position.
Jafar being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Petersson is fighting to break Jafar's control of his arms but Jafar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jafar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Petersson tries to pass.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet. #T8#
Jafar being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Jafar 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.
Petersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersson controls the pace.
Jafar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Jafar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersson controls the pace.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Petersson tries to pass.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersson controls the pace.
Petersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersson controlling from the top position.
Petersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersson.
Petersson looking to pass the guard.
Petersson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersson (5) vs (3) Jafar
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jafar is trying to escape the position but Petersson is controlling the position. #T12#
Jafar is looking for a sweep.
Petersson is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersson slows the pace down.
Petersson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersson (7) vs (3) Jafar
Petersson controlling from the full mount.
Jafar is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Petersson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersson (10) vs (3) Jafar#T13#
What can Jafar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Petersson'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.
Petersson is hanging on to Jafar's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Petersson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jafar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersson takes the fight on points by 10 to 3.
A less than humble Peter Petersson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 25 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Jafar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snowstrinski wants a takedown.
Snowstrinski wants to take the fight to the mat but Jafar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Jafar pulls guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! Jafar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Jafar#SUB#
Snowstrinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Jafar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Snowstrinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Jafar pushing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jafar moves into full mount! Snowstrinski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Jafar#T4#
Snowstrinski is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snowstrinski tries to reverse the position but Jafar maintains control.
Jafar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snowstrinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowstrinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Jafar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jafar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Snowstrinski can't escape the position.
#T6#
Snowstrinski regains half guard.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Snowstrinski defends it.
Jafar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (8) Jafar#T7#
Snowstrinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snowstrinski is trying desperately to improve position.
Snowstrinski is working hard here to advance position.
Jafar controlling from mount.
Snowstrinski is controlling an arm, preventing Jafar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Snowstrinski is squirming around nicely.
Jafar fails to move to back control.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jafar is pressing down on Snowstrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snowstrinski is holding on for now. #T9##SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Snowstrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowstrinski.
Jafar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snowstrinski's guard.
Jafar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Jafar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Snowstrinski wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Snowstrinski manages to get to full guard.
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jafar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jafar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Jafar in close.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jafar escapes and throws Snowstrinski's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (11) Jafar#T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Snowstrinski is looking to reverse the position.
Snowstrinski struggling a bit here.
Jafar slows the pace down.
Jafar works to advance to full mount. Snowstrinski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowstrinski (0) vs (13) Jafar
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snowstrinski gets back to half guard.
Snowstrinski tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jafar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (16) Jafar
Jafar controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Jafar tries to control but Snowstrinski wriggling away.
Jafar prevents Snowstrinski from getting the reversal.
Jafar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Snowstrinski is holding on tight.
Snowstrinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jafar controlling from mount.
Jafar fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowstrinski is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jafar has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (0) vs (19) Jafar
Good control from Jafar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 19 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nuri Jafar made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 394 Bremner vs Marden
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jafar gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard.
Jafar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jafar moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (3) vs (0) Smith
Jafar controlling from mount.
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jafar controlling from mount.
Jafar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith wants to control but Jafar is having none of it.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Jafar content just to control the position here. #T2#
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jafar trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Jafar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jafar fails to advance to Smith's back. #T3#
Jafar looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jafar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith wants to control but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith tries to hold on but Jafar postures up.
Jafar trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jafar is looking to take Smith's back but instead Smith gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Jafar is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Jafar trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Smith seems keen to control Jafar's posture.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith managing to control the position.
Jafar trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T7#
Smith is pulling down on Jafar's head. It's preventing any offense from Jafar, at least for the moment.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (3) vs (4) Smith
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jafar tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Jafar is trying desperately to improve position.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith prevents Jafar from getting the reversal.
Jafar wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Jafar is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Smith takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (3) vs (7) Smith
Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jafar is trying to break free.
Smith tries to get the hooks in deep but Jafar pushed the leg off. #T10#
Jafar just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Jafar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
Jafar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T11#
Jafar trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting Jafar buck him off.
Jafar is keeping busy.
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.#SUB2#
Jafar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T12#
Jafar breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (5) vs (7) Smith
Jafar trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #T13#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith has control of Jafar's left arm, preventing Jafar from doing any damage.
Jafar slips nicely into half guard.
Jafar prevents Smith from improving his position.#T14#
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Jafar is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar postures up.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 7 to 5.
George Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 388
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Jafar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Jafar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (4) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mesquita stops Jafar from passing to mount.
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jafar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar 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.#SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jafar stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (7) vs (0) Mesquita
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mesquita keeps working.
Jafar taking a breather here.
Mesquita prevents Jafar from moving into mount.
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita is trying to control Jafar's posture but Jafar avoids it.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jafar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
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A lull in the action here.
Jafar trying to control the position but Mesquita is working away. #SUB#
Jafar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mesquita has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jafar but great work by Mesquita. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (7) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to move to mount but Jafar blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jafar tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jafar wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Jafar is trying to improve his position.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Jafar is defending well.
Jafar stops Mesquita from passing to mount. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mesquita swings around for an armbar but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (9) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Jafar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jafar is really struggling to control Mesquita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jafar trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Mesquita 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.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #T8#
Mesquita is controlling Jafar's posture.#SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.
Jafar trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (9) vs (6) Mesquita
Jafar managing to control the position. #T9#
Jafar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (9) vs (9) Mesquita
Jafar is not content to let Mesquita control the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Jafar is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Jafar wants to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita tries to advance position but instead Jafar slips a leg back in to half guard.
Mesquita is looking to stall here but Jafar recovers full guard.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. #T11#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar trying to control the position.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jafar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jafar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jafar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (13) vs (9) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Jafar controls the position from side control.
Jafar wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.
Jafar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (15) vs (9) Mesquita#T13#
Jafar tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita is controlling an arm, preventing Jafar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar is stalling here but it's allowed Mesquita to get half guard.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Mesquita trying to control here.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (15) vs (11) Mesquita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 34 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Jafar gets control of Esteves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jafar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Jafar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Esteves controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Esteves is pushing down on Jafar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jafar is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Esteves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Esteves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Esteves passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (3) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Esteves tries for a kimura but Jafar is defending well. #T2#
Esteves trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jafar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Esteves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Jafar tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
Esteves tries to move to mount but Jafar blocks the move with his legs.
Jafar tries to buck Esteves off but Esteves is having none of it.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Esteves has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (0) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (0) vs (8) Esteves#T4##SUB2#
Jafar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Esteves looking for the RNC.
Esteves trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Jafar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jafar trying to control the position but Esteves manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Esteves controlling well, preventing Jafar from escaping the position.
Esteves wants to control the position but Jafar frees himself and scrambles - Esteves manages to regain control in side control.
Jafar regains half guard there - taking advantage of Esteves's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jafar won't allow Esteves to pass to mount.
Jafar trying to hold on to Esteves's head to control him but Esteves postures up.
Esteves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jafar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Esteves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Jafar trying to control here.
Esteves is trying to control the action in half guard but Jafar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Esteves to get the leverage.
Jafar is trying to control but can't.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
Esteves wants to take a breather but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar gets back to full guard.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves is looking to advance position but Jafar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (4) vs (8) Esteves#T7#
Esteves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Esteves regains half guard.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Esteves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Esteves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esteves is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (4) vs (10) Esteves
Jafar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
Jafar trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar 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.
Jafar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (6) vs (10) Esteves
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Esteves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Esteves controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Esteves has Jafar pulled in close to control his posture.
Esteves 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: Jafar (6) vs (12) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Jafar is defending well. #SUB#
Jafar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Esteves wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Jafar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Esteves wants to control but Jafar is keeping him busy.
Jafar won't allow Esteves to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Esteves 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.
#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Jafar won't allow Esteves to pass to mount.
Esteves stalling away here and it's allowed Jafar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Jafar looking to control.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Esteves trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Jafar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Esteves pushing down on Jafar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jafar wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
#T14#
Jafar trying to control but Esteves postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Esteves in particular looking to stall.
Jafar is trying to control but can't.
Esteves is looking to advance position but Jafar won't allow it. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to work for a kimura but Jafar is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Esteves is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 12 to 6.
After winning the bout, Vartan Esteves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 377
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jafar sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jafar tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jafar napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (0) vs (4) Johnson
Jafar tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jafar is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Jafar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jafar tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#T2#
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jafar, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jafar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jafar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jafar, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Jafar tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jafar is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Jafar wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Johnson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jafar's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jafar is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 371.1
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 32 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jafar instigates a clinch.
Esteves wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Esteves gets control of Jafar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Esteves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Jafar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Esteves is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Esteves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Jafar won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
Esteves 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: Jafar (0) vs (2) Esteves
Jafar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for submissions but instead, Jafar has regained full guard.
Esteves postures up.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Esteves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jafar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esteves has managed to get both his arms back between Jafar's legs - danger averted.
Esteves forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jafar defends it well.
Jafar is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Esteves wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jafar has his hands clasped together around Esteves's back. He's all about the action.
Esteves controlling the action here. #T3#
Jafar is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esteves is looking to advance position but Jafar won't allow it. #SUB2#
Esteves is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jafar to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Esteves won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Esteves trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esteves drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jafar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jafar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jafar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (4) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Esteves is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jafar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Esteves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Esteves is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Jafar controls the position.
Esteves tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.
Esteves stops Jafar from passing to mount.
Esteves is looking for a sweep.
Esteves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jafar's best efforts.
Jafar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (7) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Esteves is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Esteves tries to hold on but Jafar postures up.
Jafar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Esteves is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (10) vs (2) Esteves
Jafar wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy.
Jafar doesn't have the hooks in and Esteves manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (10) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves passes Jafar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Esteves moves into full mount! Jafar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (10) vs (7) Esteves
Jafar prevents Esteves from taking his back.
Jafar has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (10) vs (10) Esteves#T9#
Jafar wants to escape the position.
Esteves is trying to stick to Jafar's back but Jafar is turning into Esteves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Esteves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jafar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (12) vs (10) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Esteves controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves looking to control.
Esteves wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard. #T12#
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Esteves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esteves actively working from the bottom here.
Esteves tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#T13#
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Esteves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jafar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jafar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (12) vs (14) Esteves
Esteves tries to get the hooks in deep but Jafar pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Esteves is persistently looking for the submission but Jafar is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Esteves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jafar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jafar for a finish. #T14##SUB2#
Esteves is working for a rear naked choke. Jafar is not defending it well and Esteves has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jafar refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jafar's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vartan Esteves!
During a confident post fight interview, Vartan Esteves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 368
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 42 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar has Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Savkov manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (3) Jafar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Jafar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savkov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Savkov tries to bench press Jafar off him but Jafar keeps the position.
Jafar just content to control the position.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Jafar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Savkov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (0) vs (5) Jafar
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action.
Savkov stops Jafar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jafar trying to control but Savkov is having none of it. #T2#
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Jafar has a good base and remains in mount.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jafar controlling the pace for now.
Jafar tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Jafar looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jafar tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar is looking to work his way around to Savkov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Savkov wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar controlling from the full mount.
Jafar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savkov is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Savkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Jafar trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar won't allow Savkov to sweep him here.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#T7#
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Jafar stalling. #T8##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar passes Savkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard.
Savkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar passes Savkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jafar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov is not content to let Jafar control the position.#T11#
Jafar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jafar wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Jafar wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jafar is working away from the top position though.
Savkov tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Jafar wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Savkov is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov moves into full guard.
#T13#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T14#
Jafar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Nuri Jafar thanked Savage Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 363
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Jafar jumps guard.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder advances to half guard.
Thunder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thunder wants to free his trapped foot but Jafar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jafar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Jafar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Jafar is defending well.
Jafar has his hands clasped together around Thunder's back. He's all about the action.
Thunder trying to control the pace. #T2#
Jafar trying to control from the bottom.
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet. #T3#
Thunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thunder trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Thunder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thunder trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet. #T4#
Jafar working a defensive guard here.
Jafar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunder postures up.
Thunder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thunder trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom. #T5#
Jafar is trying to keep Thunder in close.
Thunder wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Thunder is pushing down on Jafar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jafar is fighting to maintain full guard but Thunder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thunder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thunder works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (3) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (3) vs (2) Jafar#T7#
Jafar is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jafar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thunder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jafar is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now.
Thunder controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thunder wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Thunder is defending well. #T8#
Jafar trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Jafar wants to pass to mount but Thunder is defending the position. #SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Jafar controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Thunder tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Thunder is working away.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar is keen to just control but Thunder is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thunder tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jafar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thunder's thigh. Thunder counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jafar trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T11#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Jafar slips nicely into half guard.
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jafar is working away from the top position though.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thunder is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?#T12#
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jafar seems to be working for a kimura but Thunder defends the submission attempt.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it. #T13#
Jafar stalling. #SUB#
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar is taking a breather. Thunder 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.
Thunder is pressing down on Jafar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thunder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (5) vs (2) Jafar
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Thunder postures up.
Thunder slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thunder in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Distant Thunder waved his t-shirt featuring Heavy Metal Drugs's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 360
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Abdelrahman Camara!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Camara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Jafar manages to pull guard.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Jafar trying to control the position here.
Jafar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Camara forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Jafar defends it.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jafar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jafar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jafar trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Jafar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Camara passes Jafar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Jafar trying to control from the bottom.
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jafar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.
Jafar trying to control here.
#T4#
Jafar is looking to improve his position.
Jafar trying to control here.
Jafar is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jafar is controlling Camara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jafar tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jafar 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.#T6#
Camara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Camara trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Jafar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Jafar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jafar is looking to improve his position.
Jafar is trying to control but Camara manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (3) Camara#T9#
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Jafar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara controlling from mount.
Jafar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Jafar working to try and regain half guard.
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Jafar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Camara controlling from mount.
Jafar wants to control but Camara is having none of it.
Jafar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Camara pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jafar tries to improve his position but instead Camara has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (0) vs (6) Camara
Jafar is trying to break free.
Camara is not going to allow Jafar to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Camara has good solid back control here.
Jafar is in bad spot here.
Camara is riding his opponent, not letting Jafar buck him off.
Jafar can't escape the position.
#T14#
Camara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jafar wants to escape the position.
Jafar breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (6) Camara
Camara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camara holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 6 to 2.
Abdelrahman Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Thunder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (0) vs (4) Thunder
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.
Thunder works to advance to full mount. Jafar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (0) vs (6) Thunder
Jafar can't escape the position.
Thunder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jafar wants to control but Thunder is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder takes Jafar's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (0) vs (9) Thunder
A lull in the action here.
#T1#
Jafar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Thunder keeps control of the position easily here as Jafar tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Jafar right now.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.
Thunder really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jafar.
It looks like Thunder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Jafar tries to break free.
Thunder is not going to allow Jafar to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Thunder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jafar tries to escape the position.
Jafar trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip. #T3#
Jafar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thunder really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jafar.#SUB2#
Jafar fending off the submission attempt from Thunder.
Jafar is in bad spot here.
#T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Thunder has the hooks in. Jafar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Thunder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Will Thunder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Thunder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T6#
Jafar trying to control the hands but Thunder breaks the grip.
Thunder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jafar wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jafar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jafar is really stuck here.
#T7##SUB2#
Thunder sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jafar taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Distant Thunder!
Distant Thunder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Heavy Metal Drugs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 344
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jafar scores with a takedown into Esteves's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (0) Esteves
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a triangle here but Jafar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (5) vs (0) Esteves
Jafar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Esteves is not content to let Jafar control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Esteves! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (7) vs (0) Esteves#T1#
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Esteves tries to reverse the position but Jafar maintains control.
Esteves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Esteves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esteves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jafar 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.#T2#
Esteves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (7) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Esteves drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jafar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jafar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jafar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (11) vs (2) Esteves
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jafar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Jafar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esteves is pressing down on Jafar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jafar won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
Jafar passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Esteves actively working from the bottom here.
Esteves manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Esteves has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar stays in close to Esteves's body and controls the position.
Jafar trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom. #T5#
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar preventing the sweep. #T6#
Esteves is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Esteves is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar postures up.
#SUB2#
Esteves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Esteves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7#
Esteves wants to improve his position but instead Jafar has moved into half guard.
Jafar is trying to control. Esteves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar is trying to control. Esteves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esteves wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esteves is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Esteves is defending well.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Esteves is having none of it. #T8#
Esteves wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Esteves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Esteves is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jafar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Esteves moves into full guard.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves is trying to keep Jafar in close.
Jafar trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (11) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Jafar is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Jafar 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.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar 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: Jafar (13) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves trying to control but Jafar postures up.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Esteves is having none of it. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Esteves actively working from the bottom here.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Esteves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jafar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Jafar is really struggling to control Esteves but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Esteves wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Esteves is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar is keen to just control but Esteves is a slippery customer.
Esteves tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Esteves is working away.
Esteves tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#T13#
Esteves wants to sweep but Jafar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (16) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy.
Jafar tries to advance to mount but Esteves denies him.
Jafar trying to control the position but Esteves is working away.
Esteves gets back to half guard.#T14#
Esteves tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Esteves is controlling Jafar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Esteves is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Nuri Jafar gave a mention to Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 339
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 37 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Breaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Breaker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Breaker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (0) vs (4) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jafar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Breaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jafar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Breaker but great work by Jafar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (4) vs (4) Breaker
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar is staying tight to Breaker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (4) vs (6) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jafar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jafar has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Jafar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Breaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jafar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jafar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Breaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Breaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Breaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Breaker seems to be working for a kimura but Jafar defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jafar has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Breaker trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well.
Jafar wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy.
Jafar wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Breaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Breaker stalling away here and it's allowed Jafar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Breaker wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Breaker looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (6) vs (6) Breaker
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (9) vs (6) Breaker
Breaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Jafar wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy.
Jafar tries to move to mount but Breaker blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breaker keeps working.
Breaker tries to improve position but can't.
Jafar trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Breaker seems a little lost for a moment, as Jafar dominates the positioning.#T6#
Breaker tries to bench press Jafar off him but Jafar keeps the position.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breaker keeps working.
Jafar is really struggling to control Breaker but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Jafar working away.
Jafar works to advance to full mount. Breaker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (11) vs (6) Breaker
Jafar avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Jafar controlling from mount.
Breaker is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Breaker tries to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Jafar has a good base and remains in mount.
Breaker is squirming around, avoiding Jafar's attempts to control the action.
Jafar controlling from the full mount.
Jafar tries to control but Breaker wriggling away. #T9#
Jafar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Breaker is squirming around nicely.
Breaker 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.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Jafar is looking to pass Breaker's guard but actually Breaker recovers to full guard.
Breaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breaker working a defensive guard but Jafar passes into half guard.
Jafar is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jafar is working for a submission of some sort.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Jafar trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom. #T11#
Jafar is pressing down on Breaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Breaker is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Jafar not doing much here.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Breaker is working away. #T12#
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Jafar is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.
Jafar is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar stalling.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
#T13#
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Breaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Breaker trying to hold on to Jafar's head to control him but Jafar postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Breaker won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Jafar trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jafar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breaker is just riding it out for now. Jafar eventually gives up the hold.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Nuri Jafar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Prelims
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.#TD#
Jafar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanders regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (0) Sanders
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sanders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sanders is tightening it up a little... Jafar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jafar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jafar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bernie Sanders!
Bernie Sanders took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jafar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rob 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.#CL2#
Jafar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Rob has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jafar uses from the top position.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rob is keeping the position for now.
Rob wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Rob seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rob wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar advances to half guard. #T1#
Rob wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Jafar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jafar is pressing down on Rob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rob is holding on for now.
Rob has his hands clasped together around Jafar's back. He's all about the action.
Jafar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Rob is pressing down on Jafar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Jafar stands and throws Rob's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (0) vs (3) Jafar
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rob keeps working.
Rob is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jafar taking a breather here.
Jafar trying to control the action but Rob is working from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Rob is right now. #T3#
Rob can't do much from the bottom here.
Rob is letting Jafar control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rob tries to bench press Jafar off him but Jafar keeps the position.
Rob wants to control but Jafar postures up.
Rob controls the position for a moment.
Rob is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Jafar tries to advance to mount but Rob denies him.
Rob can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Rob is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rob is trying to improve his position.
Rob trying to remain calm as Jafar controls from the top position.
Jafar trying to control the position but Rob is working away.
Rob looking for a sweep but Jafar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rob (0) vs (5) Jafar
Rob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jafar avoids the attempt from Rob to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Jafar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rob can't escape the position.
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rob tries to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Rob is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jafar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jafar controlling the pace for now.
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jafar controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Jafar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6##SUB2#
Jafar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Rob regains half guard.
Rob tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Rob manages to get to full guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.
Rob keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.
Rob is pulling down on Jafar's head to control his posture.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Rob is retaining full guard. #T8#
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rob looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jafar trying to control but Rob is working from the bottom.
Jafar controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rob is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (5) Jafar
Rob tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB#
Rob drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rob jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rob passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (5) vs (5) Jafar
Jafar tries to improve position but can't.
Jafar is not content to let Rob control the position.
Rob controls the position. #T10#
Jafar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rob wants to control but Jafar is keeping him busy.
Jafar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rob is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rob trying to control the position but Jafar is working away. #T11#
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rob's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rob perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jafar is not content to let Rob control the position.
Rob content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rob trying to control from half guard but Jafar is working away. #T12#
Rob is looking to advance position but Jafar won't allow it.
Rob trying to control from half guard but Jafar is working away.
Jafar is trying is best to control the position here. #T13#
Rob is looking to advance position but Jafar won't allow it.
Jafar has his hands clasped together around Rob's back. He's all about the action.
Rob seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Rob trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well.
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Rob is heads and Jafar is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Rob takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - McCain vs Brown
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Manson pushes him off.#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Manson jumps into guard, dragging Jafar to the mat.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Manson has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.
Jafar 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.#SUB2#
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Jafar postures up.
#SUB2#
Manson working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.#SUB2#
Manson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jafar has passed into half guard!
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.
Jafar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (3) vs (0) Manson
Jafar controls the position.#T2#
Jafar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jafar's best efforts.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Jafar prevents Manson from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Manson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Manson is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.#T4#
Manson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jafar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (3) vs (2) Manson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jafar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Jafar 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: Jafar (5) vs (2) Manson
Manson wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Manson gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Manson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #T6##SUB2#
Manson working for submissions but it's allowed Jafar to get to half guard.
Manson trying to control here.
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Manson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manson is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Manson has control of Jafar's left arm, preventing Jafar from doing any damage.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Jafar prevents Manson from improving his position.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jafar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jafar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jafar trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Jafar is pressing down on Manson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manson is holding on for now.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Manson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manson gets back to full guard.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Manson keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Manson.#SUB2#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jafar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.#T11#
Manson 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.#SUB2#
Manson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jafar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Manson's body to avoid the submission. Manson has instead reached around Jafar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Manson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Manson!
A relieved looking Charles Manson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laperierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jafar rushes Laperierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laperierre prevents it.
Laperierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jafar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Laperierre has picked Jafar up - he's going for a ride! Laperierre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jafar (0) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre content to control rather than advance.
Jafar wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jafar trying to hold on to Laperierre's head to control him but Laperierre postures up.
Jafar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Laperierre is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Laperierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laperierre passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (5) Laperierre#T3#
Jafar struggling a bit here.
Jafar is letting Laperierre control him for a moment.
Jafar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laperierre prevents Jafar from improving his position.
Laperierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.#T5#
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laperierre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (5) Laperierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre 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.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. #T6#
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Laperierre tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laperierre won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Jafar prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Laperierre won't allow it.
Laperierre keeping control of the position. #T8#
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laperierre is doing well to control the position and prevent Jafar from advancing to side control.#T9#
Laperierre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jafar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (5) vs (5) Laperierre
Jafar wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Jafar wants to take his opponent's back but Laperierre doesn't allow it.
Laperierre regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.#T10#
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Laperierre defends it.
Laperierre is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jafar is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jafar is trying to control. Laperierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laperierre is looking to get back to full guard here but Jafar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (8) vs (5) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laperierre's legs.
Laperierre is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Jafar looking to control but instead Laperierre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is defending well.
Jafar trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Laperierre won't allow it.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Jafar trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Jafar from advancing position.
Jafar trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is defending well.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
#T14#
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Jafar from advancing position.
Jafar prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Laperierre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Nuri Jafar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 328
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar clinches.
Delisle is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Delisle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (0) Jafar
Delisle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Delisle postures up.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar seems keen to control Delisle's posture.#T1#
Delisle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Delisle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jafar is positioning himself well to prevent Delisle advancing to mount.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Jafar defends it. #SUB#
Delisle seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Delisle is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now. #SUB#
Delisle wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Delisle wants to free his trapped foot but Jafar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jafar! Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (0) Jafar#SUB#
Delisle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jafar has worked his arm free - good work by Jafar!
#SUB#
Delisle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jafar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Delisle trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Delisle controlling the position.
Jafar tries to buck Delisle off but Delisle is having none of it.#SUB#
Delisle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jafar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Jafar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Jafar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Delisle's best efforts.#SUB#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jafar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Delisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jafar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delisle.
Delisle is stalling here. Jafar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Delisle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jafar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Delisle (5) vs (4) Jafar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Jafar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delisle keeps working.
Delisle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jafar is keen to just control but Delisle is a slippery customer.
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Delisle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Delisle is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up. #T6#
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delisle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Delisle's legs - danger averted.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet. #SUB#
Delisle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delisle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jafar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (7) Jafar
Jafar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (5) vs (9) Jafar
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delisle is looking to escape.
Delisle is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Delisle is squirming around nicely.
Delisle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jafar controlling his opponent. #T9#
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Delisle wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar is taking a breather. Delisle 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.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Delisle won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Delisle is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.
Delisle tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Delisle won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Jafar wants to control but Delisle is keeping him busy.
Jafar prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Delisle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Delisle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Delisle! Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (12) Jafar
Delisle wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Delisle won't allow it.
Delisle is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Delisle controlling the position for now.#T12#
Delisle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delisle.#SUB#
Delisle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle is trying to keep Jafar in close.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Delisle managing to control the position.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delisle is pulling down on Jafar's head to control his posture.
Delisle is trying to keep Jafar in close.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there. #T14#
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jafar trying to control but Delisle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delisle wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 12 to 5.
Nuri Jafar made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Prelims
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar goes for a double leg but Ignatowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ignatowski continues to drive forward.
Ignatowski is looking to counter the offense by Jafar and move into the clinch.#CL#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.
Jafar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatowski after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Ignatowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ignatowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Ignatowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well. #T1#
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jafar is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jafar moves into full guard.
#T2#
Jafar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Jafar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Jafar is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
#T3#
Jafar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jafar is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Jafar is holding on to half guard well.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Jafar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jafar controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #T6#
Jafar wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Jafar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Jafar#T7#
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Ignatowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski wants to take Jafar's back but he can't do it this time.
Jafar is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Jafar wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Jafar sneaks a leg under to get to half 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.#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jafar! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Jafar to control.#T10#
Jafar can't escape the position.
Jafar gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Ignatowski is thwarting Jafar's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Jafar defends it. #T12#
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jafar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski controlling from mount. #T13#
Jafar tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (20) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski avoiding Jafar 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Jafar right now.
Jafar is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ignatowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T14#
Ignatowski avoiding Jafar 's attempts to control his hands.
Ignatowski is hanging on to Jafar's back as he tries to escape.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as Jafar tries to buck him off.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Jafar from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski gets his hands free as Jafar looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Prelims
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jafar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jafar pushes Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Jafar tightens his grip and picks Lalla up, before dumping him to the ground. Lalla manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (0) Lalla
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar controlling the pace.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (5) vs (0) Lalla
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Lalla is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar controlling the pace for now.
Lalla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Lalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lalla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jafar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jafar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (5) vs (4) Lalla
Jafar tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Jafar showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Jafar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jafar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is persistently looking for the submission but Jafar is defending it well.
Jafar is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Lalla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jafar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jafar trying to control the hands but Lalla breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Lalla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jafar is defending well though. Lalla let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Lalla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Jafar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Lalla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Jafar fending off the submission attempt from Lalla. #SUB2#
Lalla is persistently looking for the submission but Jafar is defending it well.
Jafar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lalla's guard. Nice work there by Jafar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (7) vs (4) Lalla#SUB2#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar slips nicely into half guard.
Jafar slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jafar pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (10) vs (4) Lalla
Jafar tries to control but Lalla wriggling away.
Lalla regains half guard.#T5#
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jafar'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.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Lalla is working away.
Well, if Jafar 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.
Jafar trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Jafar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jafar passes into half guard.
Lalla is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Lalla gets full guard.#SUB2#
Jafar is sitting in close to Lalla's body. Lalla has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jafar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jafar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lalla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
A relieved looking Jaro Lalla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Prelims
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huhrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch successfully.
Huhrera can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Huhrera successfully pulls guard.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar 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. #T1#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
Jafar stays in close to Huhrera 's body and controls the position.
Jafar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Huhrera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Huhrera is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Let's hope that Huhrera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Huhrera controlling Jafar's posture.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Huhrera controlling the position.
Huhrera 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.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard.
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Huhrera managing to control the position. #T5#
Huhrera is continuing to stall.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #T6#
Huhrera has Jafar pulled in close to control his posture.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar 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.
Jafar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huhrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Huhrera is pulling down on Jafar's head. It's preventing any offense from Jafar, at least for the moment.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Huhrera seems keen to control Jafar's posture.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (0) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (5) Huhrera
Jafar tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Jafar prevents Huhrera from improving position.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera slows the pace down.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Huhrera 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Huhrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Huhrera prevents Jafar from improving his position.
Huhrera is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
Jafar trying to control but Huhrera postures up.
#T11#
Huhrera not doing much here.
Huhrera is looking to advance position but Jafar won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jafar is concentrating on defense, preventing Huhrera from advancing position.
Jafar trying to control but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera controlling the pace.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well. #T12#
Huhrera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Jafar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jafar is doing well to control the position and prevent Huhrera from advancing to side control.#T13#
Huhrera wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jafar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huhrera is working away from the top position though.
Huhrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jafar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huhrera is working away from the top position though.
Huhrera is taking a breather. Jafar 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.#T14#
It looks like Huhrera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Huhrera prevents Jafar from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera wins on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuronoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.#CL#
Kuronoa clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Kuronoa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jafar uses from the top position.
Jafar content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar forces his way into half guard.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Jafar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jafar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jafar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (3) Jafar
Jafar tries to control but Kuronoa wriggling away. #T2#
Kuronoa tries to reverse the position but Jafar maintains control.
Jafar tries to control but Kuronoa wriggling away.
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Kuronoa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is defending well.
Jafar wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Jafar not doing much here.
Kuronoa is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Kuronoa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jafar is taking a breather. Kuronoa 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.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jafar wants to pass to mount but Kuronoa is defending the position.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar is pressing down on Kuronoa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuronoa is holding on for now.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuronoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Kuronoa trying to control here.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuronoa is working hard here to advance position.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jafar is thwarting Kuronoa's attempts to control the position.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuronoa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuronoa.#SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #T6#
Kuronoa trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jafar postures up.
#SUB#
Kuronoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle here but Jafar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (6) Jafar#T7#
Jafar controlling the position.
Jafar trying to control the position but Kuronoa is working away.
Kuronoa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Jafar is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Kuronoa has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Jafar is in a lot of trouble! Kuronoa is straining to finish and he's done it! Jafar taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ono Kuronoa!
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Prelims
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Jafar jumps guard and drags Esteves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Esteves is stalling in the full guard.
Esteves is fighting to break Jafar's control of his arms but Jafar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Esteves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard.
Esteves is stalling in the full guard.
Jafar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Jafar is controlling Esteves's posture.#T2#
Esteves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar is trying to keep Esteves in close.
Esteves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar looking to control.
#T3#
Esteves content to stall in guard here.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard.
Jafar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jafar has control of Esteves's left arm, preventing Esteves from doing any damage.
Esteves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Esteves 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.
Esteves prevents Jafar from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jafar wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy.
Esteves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (3) vs (0) Jafar#T5##SUB#
Esteves moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jafar has worked his arm free - good work by Jafar!
Esteves taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Jafar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jafar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (5) vs (0) Jafar#T6#
Jafar is working to get back to half guard.
Esteves controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Esteves seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jafar for as long as he can get away with.
Jafar working to try and regain half guard.
Esteves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Esteves moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (8) vs (0) Jafar#T8#
Esteves controlling the position well here. Jafar rolled but Esteves kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Esteves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jafar tries to escape the position.
Jafar trying to control the position but Esteves manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
Esteves slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jafar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Esteves is trying to stick to Jafar's back but Jafar is turning into Esteves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Esteves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jafar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (8) vs (2) Jafar
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves has his hands on Jafar's head, controlling the position.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.#T10##SUB#
Esteves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar pushing down on Esteves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Esteves controlling the position for now.#T11#
Esteves wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Well, if Jafar 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.
Let's hope that Jafar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jafar trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom. #T12#
Esteves wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar not doing much here.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but Esteves defending well.
Jafar keeps trying to improve his position.
Esteves trying to control from the bottom.
Esteves is trying to get back to full guard.
Esteves controlling the position well.
Jafar trying to control the pace. #T13#
Jafar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esteves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Esteves is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esteves is adopting a defensive guard.
Jafar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vartan Esteves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Taromaru Momoji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Momoji shoots in and gets a takedown into Jafar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Momoji (2) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar controls Momoji momentarily but Momoji frees himself.
Momoji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Momoji controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Momoji looking to pass the guard.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jafar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Momoji is one step ahead there.
Momoji stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Momoji (5) vs (0) Jafar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar tries to improve position but can't.
Jafar prevents Momoji from improving position.
Momoji moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Momoji tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here.
Jafar tries to bench press Momoji off him but Momoji keeps the position.
Momoji is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Jafar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jafar moves into full guard.
Momoji controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Momoji seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jafar for as long as he can get away with.
Momoji is pushing down on Jafar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jafar is fighting to maintain full guard but Momoji has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar is trying to maintain the position but Momoji is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momoji in particular looking to stall.
Jafar won't allow Momoji to pass to mount.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar trying to control here.
Momoji is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jafar gets back to full guard.
Jafar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Momoji tries to pass.
Momoji is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Momoji forces his way into half guard.
Momoji controlling the pace.
Momoji trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well.
Momoji perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jafar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Momoji with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Jafar is looking to control Momoji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jafar avoid being mounted?
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
Momoji passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Momoji (8) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jafar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Momoji seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Momoji trying to advance position but Jafar counters by regaining guard.
Momoji wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Jafar wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar has his hands on Momoji's head, controlling the position.
Momoji looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Momoji pushing down on Jafar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Momoji controlling the action here.#T9#
Jafar is trying to control but can't.
Momoji with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Momoji tries to pass to full mount but Jafar defends it.
Still in half guard, Momoji seems content to control.
Momoji is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now. #T10#
Momoji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jafar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Momoji is taking a breather. Jafar 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.
Momoji tries to pass to full mount but Jafar defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Momoji is thwarting Jafar's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Jafar tries to roll over but Momoji keeps him under control.
Momoji is controlling the pace.
Jafar tries to roll over but Momoji keeps him under control.
Momoji slows the pace down in half guard.
Momoji is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now. #T12#
Momoji takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Momoji continues to stall.
Jafar is trying to maintain the position but Momoji is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Momoji uses his free foot to push down on Jafar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jafar. Score +3 for passing guard: Momoji (11) vs (0) Jafar
Momoji looking to control but Jafar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momoji is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jafar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Momoji looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jafar tries to lock up and control but Momoji gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Jafar is working to get back to half guard.
Momoji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Momoji takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Taromaru Momoji is the new lightweight champion!
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Millard Masters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Jafar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Masters (0) vs (2) Jafar
Masters working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Masters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Masters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Masters keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #SUB#
Masters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving. #T1#
Masters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Masters pulls Jafar in close to prevent any damage.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Masters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Masters looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Masters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jafar stays in close to Masters's body and controls the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masters 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.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jafar stays in close to Masters's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Masters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Masters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar advances to half guard. #SUB#
Masters looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jafar pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Masters (0) vs (5) Jafar
Masters tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jafar controlling from mount.
Masters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Masters tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters is trying to escape the mount.
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Masters is squirming around nicely.
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Masters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jafar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Jafar looking to control but Masters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Masters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jafar tries to control but Masters wriggling away.
Jafar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Jafar takes Masters's back. Score +3 for taking back: Masters (0) vs (8) Jafar
Masters is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jafar.
It looks like Jafar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
A lull in the action here.
Masters can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jafar controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Jafar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Masters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7#
Masters can't escape the position.
Masters trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jafar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jafar controlling the position well here. Masters rolled but Jafar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Masters is in bad spot here.
Jafar controlling the position well here. Masters rolled but Jafar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jafar seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Masters's chin but Masters turns very nicely into Jafar's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Masters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masters (2) vs (8) Jafar#T8#
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Masters is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jafar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jafar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masters (2) vs (10) Jafar
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Masters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Masters wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Masters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar is continuing to stall.#T10#
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jafar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #T11#
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masters swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Masters is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
Masters looking for a sweep. Not yet Masters, not yet.
Jafar stays in close to Masters's body and controls the position.
Masters working a defensive guard but Jafar passes into half guard.
#T12#
Masters is looking to improve his position.
Jafar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Masters manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Masters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13##SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Masters's legs - danger averted.
Jafar advances to half guard.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Masters is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard.
Masters controlling the position for now.#T14#
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Masters is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar is looking to pass Masters's guard but actually Masters recovers to full guard.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar won't allow Masters to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 10 to 2.
Nuri Jafar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Savage Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
Millard Masters was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Christmas gets tackled into the cage by Jafar. Jafar maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Jafar successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jafar holds on and takes a little breather.
Christmas content to stall in guard here.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christmas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jafar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (0) vs (2) Jafar
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.
Jafar 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.
Jafar postures up.
#T1#
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christmas being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
It looks like Jafar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Christmas trying to control the position.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christmas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Christmas 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: Christmas (2) vs (2) Jafar#SUB#
Christmas is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christmas to get the leverage.
Jafar is not content to let Christmas control the position.#T3#
Christmas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (2) Jafar
Christmas controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Christmas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jafar has worked his arm free - good work by Jafar!
Jafar trying to remain calm as Christmas controls from the top position.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Christmas tries to move to mount but Jafar blocks the move with his legs.
Jafar is not content to let Christmas control the position.
Jafar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Christmas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Christmas (5) vs (6) Jafar
Jafar controlling the position well here. Christmas rolled but Jafar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Jafar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Christmas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Christmas is really stuck here.
#T5#
Jafar controlling the position well here. Christmas rolled but Jafar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Christmas tries to escape but Jafar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Christmas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jafar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Christmas tries to escape but Jafar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jafar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Christmas trying to control the position but Jafar manages to sink in the hooks.
Christmas is really stuck here.
Jafar controlling the position well here. Christmas rolled but Jafar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Christmas tries to escape but Jafar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Jafar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jafar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Christmas is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Jafar working for a choke but Christmas is defending well.
Christmas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jafar.
#T8#
Jafar is riding his opponent, not letting Christmas buck him off.
Jafar keeps control of the position as Christmas tries to break free.
Jafar wants to control but Christmas manages to buck him off and is now in Jafar's guard! Nice work there by Christmas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (7) vs (6) Jafar
Christmas trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Christmas 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.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully. #T9#
Jafar managing to control the position. #SUB#
Christmas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jafar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christmas has Jafar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Christmas (7) vs (8) Jafar
Christmas working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Christmas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Jafar advances to half guard.
Christmas is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christmas avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jafar is looking for a kimura here.
Jafar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jafar keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Christmas wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Christmas defends it.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar trying to control the pace. #T12#
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Christmas defends it.
Christmas wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Christmas tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#T13#
Jafar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (7) vs (11) Jafar
Christmas is trying to escape the mount but Jafar keeps good control and instead manages to take Christmas's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (7) vs (14) Jafar
Jafar has good solid back control here.
Jafar has the hooks in. Christmas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Christmas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Christmas defends it.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Christmas trying to hold on to Jafar's head to control him but Jafar postures up.
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (7) vs (17) Jafar
Christmas wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 17 to 7.
After the big win, Nuri Jafar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Savage Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pavel Sekera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar clinches. #TD2#
Jafar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sekera (0) vs (2) Jafar
Sekera trying to control the position here.
Sekera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sekera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sekera is trying to keep Jafar in close.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Sekera has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sekera (4) vs (2) Jafar#T1#
Jafar is desperately trying to improve his position but Sekera has a good base and remains in mount.
Sekera controlling from mount.
Jafar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sekera controlling from mount.
Jafar manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Sekera 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.
#T2#
Jafar keeping control of the position.
Jafar wants to improve his position but Sekera is controlling well.
Sekera trying to control from half guard but Jafar is working away. #T3#
Sekera working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jafar's thigh. Jafar counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sekera content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jafar has locked up a guillotine! Jafar's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sekera is holding on here and Jafar must be using up a lot of energy. Sekera has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jafar gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nuri Jafar!
After the big win, Nuri Jafar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Savage Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Pavel Sekera had this to say: 'Next time I will come stronger.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Osiris Egyptian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar is trying to pull guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jafar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Egyptian smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Jafar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jafar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Egyptian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Osiris Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
Egyptian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jafar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Egyptian tightens his grip and picks Jafar up, before dumping him to the ground. Jafar manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Egyptian (2) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
Jafar 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.#T1#
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Egyptian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (2) vs (2) Jafar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
Jafar looking to sit in guard and control but Egyptian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (4) vs (2) Jafar
Egyptian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egyptian is one step ahead there.
Egyptian 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.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass.
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.#T3#
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jafar being controlled here, momentarily.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Jafar has control of Egyptian's left arm, preventing Egyptian from doing any damage. #T4#
Jafar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Egyptian tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard.
Jafar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Egyptian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Egyptian is looking to advance position but Jafar won't allow it.
Jafar wants to control but Egyptian is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Still in half guard, Egyptian seems content to control.
Jafar trying to control here.
Jafar is pressing down on Egyptian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass.
Jafar has Egyptian pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egyptian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian passes Jafar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Egyptian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jafar trying to control from the bottom.
Jafar tries to roll over but Egyptian keeps him under control.
Jafar has his hands clasped together around Egyptian's back. He's all about the action.
Jafar wants to improve his position but Egyptian is controlling well.
#T8#
Jafar wants to control but Egyptian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Egyptian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jafar trying to control but Egyptian postures up.
Egyptian controlling the pace.
Egyptian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jafar for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Jafar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Egyptian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Egyptian's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Egyptian (4) vs (6) Jafar
Jafar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jafar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jafar avoiding Egyptian 's attempts to control his hands.
Jafar trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jafar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Egyptian biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Well, with Jafar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Egyptian is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Egyptian can't escape the position.
Good control from Jafar.
Egyptian looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jafar.
Egyptian trying to control the hands but Jafar won't let him.
Jafar controls the action.#T11#
Egyptian rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but Egyptian defending well.
Egyptian is doing well to control the position and prevent Jafar from advancing to side control.
Egyptian is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard. #T12#
Jafar controlling the action here.
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Egyptian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Egyptian manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Egyptian holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Egyptian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jafar trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom. #T14#
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Egyptian keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jafar trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Egyptian has his hands on Jafar's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 6 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nuri Jafar made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Osiris Egyptian spoke after the fight, saying 'I am done. Thank you all, its time to retire. '. |
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Event:
CFC 503
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Jafar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Happy 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.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Jafar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
Jafar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Happy is controlling him.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Jafar is adopting a defensive guard.
Happy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Happy trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Happy working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
#SU2#
Jafar stands up and waves to Happy to follow him. #T2##TD#
Happy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jafar's half guard.
Jafar kicks off Happy and gets to his feet.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Jafar. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Happy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Happy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jafar defending well though. #T3#
Happy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
Happy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Happy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Happy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jafar's head.
Happy is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Happy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jafar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Happy is thwarting Jafar's attempts to control the position.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Happy trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Happy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Happy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Happy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Happy trying to control from half guard but Jafar is working away.
Happy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anti Happy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Happy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jafar avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Happy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Happy is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Happy to get the leverage.
Jafar is staying active underneath Happy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jafar is positioning himself well to prevent Happy advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar tries to roll over but Happy keeps him under control.
Happy lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Happy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Happy wants to take a breather but Jafar is having none of it. #SUB#
Happy seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jafar has recovered full guard.
Happy throwing strikes from guard but Jafar blocks nicely.
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Happy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jafar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jafar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jafar! #REVB#
Happy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jafar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.#SUB#
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
Happy trying to hold on to Jafar's head to control him but Jafar postures up.
#SU2#
Jafar escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jafar misses with a takedown
and Happy counters with a left to the body.
Happy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jafar.#T3#
Happy fails with the takedown
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Jafar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Happy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Happy's waist but Happy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jafar off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Jafar. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Jafar misses with a hook
and Happy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Happy moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Happy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Happy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jafar wants to stand up but Happy is controlling him.
Jafar wants to sweep but no luck.
Happy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Happy postures up.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Happy throws an elbow that misses. Jafar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Happy's guard. Nice move by Jafar!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Happy counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Happy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jafar did well to prevent Happy getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Happy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Happy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
Happy is trying to control. Jafar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Happy working Jafar over with strikes.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy throwing shots but Jafar is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Happy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jafar is just riding it out for now. Happy eventually gives up the hold.
Happy misses with a head shot. Jafar uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Happy wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Happy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jafar wants to stand but Happy is controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Happy trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar wants to stand and escape but Happy is having none of it.
Happy lands a couple of elbows.
Happy throws an elbow that misses. Jafar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Happy's guard. Nice move by Jafar!#REVB##SUB#
Happy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Jafar stands up and waves to Happy to follow him. #CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Happy.
Happy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jafar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Happy wants the takedown. Jafar is fighting it off but Happy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jafar's guard against the cage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jafar holds on and takes a little breather.
Happy trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Jafar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Jafar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Happy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Happy throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Jafar managing to control the position.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jafar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Happy keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anti Happy.
I think Happy 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anti Happy!
A victorious Anti Happy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CFC 491: Kuwabara v Gregor
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Jafar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zetsika throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Zetsika stands up from Jafar's guard - Zetsika perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zetsika avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zetsika sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zetsika went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zetsika works Jafar's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Zetsika.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jafar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zetsika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zetsika digs a good body shot into Jafar's ribs.
Zetsika ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Zetsika fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jafar on the side of the head.
Zetsika throws a push kick but Jafar slaps the foot to one side.
Zetsika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.#CL#
Zetsika takes the fight into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Zetsika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Zetsika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been hearing reports that Zetsika has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Zetsika keeps it at a distance.
Zetsika appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar cracks Zetsika with an open hand slap.
Zetsika slips under a jab.#TD2#
Jafar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jafar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Jafar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zetsika to his feet. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Zetsika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Zetsika circles away.
Zetsika misses with a two punch combination.
Zetsika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Zetsika swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Zetsika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Jafar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jafar looks for a takedown but Zetsika sprawls well.
Zetsika throws a big counter combination but Jafar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zetsika throws a sloppy body shot
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Jafar with a nice cross.
Zetsika is looking to wear down Jafar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zetsika scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jafar.#T3#
Zetsika swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Jafar scores with a jab. Zetsika acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zetsika goes for a double leg but Jafar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jafar continues to drive forward.
Zetsika blocking some punches.
#TD#
Zetsika is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jafar can't fight it off and eventually Zetsika manages to take the fight to the floor. Jafar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jafar pulls Zetsika in close to prevent any damage.
Jafar wants to stand up but Zetsika is controlling him. #T4#
Zetsika stays in close to Jafar's body and controls the position. #SU#
Zetsika decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zetsika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jafar fails with the takedown
and Zetsika counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Antonio Zetsika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
Zetsika keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Zetsika throws a big counter combination but Jafar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zetsika. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Zetsika has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Zetsika manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Zetsika dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Zetsika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Zetsika moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Zetsika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jafar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Zetsika darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zetsika is keen to just control but Jafar is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jafar's head.
Jafar trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Zetsika missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zetsika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jafar can do to turn this around?
Jafar controlling the position well.
Zetsika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jafar keeps working.
Jafar wants to improve his position but Zetsika is controlling well.
Zetsika thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jafar's head. #SU#
Zetsika postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jafar to stand up.
Zetsika tries to clinch there but Jafar circles away.
Antonio Zetsika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Zetsika tries to clinch up
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Zetsika moved out of range.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zetsika.
Jafar stuffs the takedown attempt from Zetsika. Zetsika gets slowly back to his feet.
Zetsika throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zetsika looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Zetsika instigates a clinch.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Zetsika manages to break the clinch.
Zetsika misses with a hook to the body
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zetsika tries to close the distance and clinch but Jafar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##TD2#
Jafar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zetsika did well to prevent Jafar getting side control.
Zetsika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar not doing much here.
Zetsika is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Jafar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zetsika to get to his feet. #T4#
Zetsika lands with a straight right. Jafar didn't see that one coming.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zetsika sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Zetsika breaks from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Zetsika on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zetsika cracks Jafar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zetsika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Jafar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zetsika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.#TD#
Zetsika shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zetsika was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jafar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zetsika looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zetsika fails to land the takedown.
Zetsika wants to clinch
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Zetsika clinches with his opponent.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Zetsika avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Zetsika blocks an uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Zetsika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika tries to clinch up.
Jafar swings for the body but Zetsika moves out of range.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Zetsika saw that one coming.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Zetsika saw that one coming.
As Jafar looks to move away, Zetsika throws a big counter combo but Jafar just gets out of the way.
A jab from Jafar misses. #T1#
A jab lands there for Zetsika.
Zetsika lands with an uppercut that bounces Jafar off the cage and back into range.
Zetsika blocks a jab.
Zetsika lands a jab.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
Zetsika throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Zetsika shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zetsika was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jafar throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsika tries to clinch but Jafar is having none of it.
Zetsika feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jafars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zetsika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Jafar swings for the body but Zetsika moves out of range.
#T2#
Zetsika stuffs the takedown attempt from Jafar. Jafar gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Zetsika scores with a takedown into Jafar's guard.
Zetsika throwing strikes from guard but Jafar blocks nicely.
Zetsika is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Zetsika from controlling successfully. #SU#
Zetsika stands up from Jafar's guard - Zetsika perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Zetsika fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jafar sprawls well initially but Zetsika persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Zetsika lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zetsika slips a nice elbow through Jafar's hands, connecting with Jafar's forehead.
Zetsika thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jafar's head.
Zetsika thows a huge punch but Jafar dodges it nicely.
Jafar is looking to control Zetsika's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jafar avoid being mounted?
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
Zetsika tries to stand and escape but Jafar is controlling the position.
Jafar trying to hold on to Zetsika's head to control him but Zetsika postures up.
#T4#
Zetsika wants to take a breather but Jafar is having none of it.
Zetsika missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zetsika trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar pushes Zetsika off looking to stand but Zetsika dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zetsika swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zetsika is looking to counter punch.
Zetsika misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Zetsika showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zetsika 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Zetsika!
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CFC 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
It looked like Walcott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott lands with a good body shot.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Jafar looks for a takedown but Walcott sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Walcott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jafar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Walcott counter with a right hand.
Jafar throws a sloppy body shot
and Walcott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott lands a jab.
Jafar blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Jafar misses.
Walcott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jafar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walcott with a body shot.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Walcott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Walcott jabs Jafar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walcott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at potato place in the buildup to the fight.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown but Walcott shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Walcott instigates a clinch.
Walcott works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Walcott.
Walcott tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Walcott.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott is leaning against Jafar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Walcott tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Walcott lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott presses Jafar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Walcott.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body.
Walcott lands a nice uppercut.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Walcott lands a left hand.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walcott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Walcott.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott takes a shot to the head.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott pushes Jafar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Walcott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Walcott takes the fight into the clinch.
Walcott digs a right hand into Jafar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jafar's gas tank.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
A hook to the body from Walcott.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A hook to the body from Walcott.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walcott.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Walcott.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Walcott.
Walcott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walcott.
Walcott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walcott cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Walcott drives through and clinches with Jafar against the cage.
Walcott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Walcott.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
A right handed body shot lands from Walcott.
Walcott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Jafar is rocked!
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar is still on wobbly legs! Can Walcott finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jafar seems to have recovered his senses.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Walcott manages to break the clinch.
Jafar is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Walcott.
It looked like Walcott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Walcott. Beautiful body shot.
Jafar avoids a kick to the body.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jafar can do to turn this around?
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott works Jafar's body with a nice hook.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jafar shoots in looking for a takedown. Walcott tries to sprawl out of it but Jafar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walcott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walcott cracks Jafar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jafar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jafar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott connects with a solid leg kick.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walcott can pounce on him.
Jafar takes one to the side of the head.
Walcott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jafar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walcott is looking to wear down Jafar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Walcott lands with an uppercut that bounces Jafar off the cage and back into range.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Walcott walks into a jab.
Walcott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jafar in his tracks.
Walcott scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Jafar lands a jab to Walcott's midsection.
Walcott keeps the fight on the outside.
Jafar misses with a shot to the body
and Walcott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walcott lands an overhand right.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar swings widly with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walcott misses with a few strikes there.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walcott lands an overhand right.
Jafar drops his hands momentarily and Walcott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Jafar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walcott throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Walcott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jafar. That did some damage!#T4#
Walcott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walcott misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jafar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Walcott clinches with his opponent.
Tommy Walcott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
A right hook to the body lands for Walcott.
A left hand lands to the body for Walcott.
Walcott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walcott presses Jafar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walcott lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott lands a shot to the body.
Walcott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tommy Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar tries to move into range but Walcott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walcott catches Jafar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walcott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walcott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Jafar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jafar drops his hands momentarily and Walcott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walcott stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jafar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walcott counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Jafar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walcott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jafar misses with a jab to the body
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Jafar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jafar throws a lazy uppercut
and Walcott counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Jafar! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Walcott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Walcott!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Walcott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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CFC 482: Line v Feet
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Jafar. No joy for Dhelan on that attempt.
Jafar tests Dhelan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhelan moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhelan.
Dhelan 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.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Dhelan misses its intended target.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jafar throws a shot to the body.
Dhelan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jafar lands a jab to Dhelan's midsection.
Jafar misses with a hook. Dhelan ducked under it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jafar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Dhelan is avoiding it.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dhelan.
A big left from Dhelan misses.
Jafar scores with a body shot.
#T1##TD2#
Jafar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Jafar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dhelan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhelan is just out of range.
Dhelan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Dhelan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dhelan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jafar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhelan tries for a takedown but Jafar circles away easily#CL2#
and Jafar counters by clinching up.
Dhelan wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Dhelan can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhelan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jafar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dhelan.
#T2#
Dhelan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dhelan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jafar after a bit of a struggle.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dhelan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dhelan blocking some punches.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Dhelan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jafar prevents it.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar being controlled against the cage.
Dhelan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jafar is defending well.
Dhelan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dhelan is looking for a takedown.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dhelan.
Dhelan is looking for a takedown.
Jafar pushes Dhelan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dhelan backwards.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Dhelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dhelan lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dhelan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dhelan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jafar prevents it.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Dhelan.
Dhelan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dhelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Dhelan controls his hands.
Dhelan looking for a takedown.
Dhelan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jafar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Dhelan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dhelan taking a breather.
Dhelan is looking for a takedown.
Jafar tries a body shot but Dhelan blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dhelan backwards.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Dhelan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jafar prevents it.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Dhelan.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dhelan.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
#TD#
Dhelan has Jafar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dhelan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jafar tumbling to the mat - Dhelan dives into Jafar's guard.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
Dhelan tries to counter with a takedown but Jafar is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Jafar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhelan is trying to keep Jafar in close.
#SUB#
Dhelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dhelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jafar wants to get up but he can't break Dhelan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB#
Dhelan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dhelan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar is looking to stand up but Dhelan won't let him.
Jafar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jafar leaves Dhelan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dhelan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dhelan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Jafar throws a shot to the body.
Jafar leaves Dhelan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dhelan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dhelan jabs Jafar right on the nose. Jafar blinks but takes it well.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Dhelan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dhelan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Jafar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dhelan quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Jafar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhelan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dhelan is not content to let Jafar control the position.#SU2#
Jafar decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Dhelan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jafar on the side of the head.
A big left from Jafar misses.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Dhelan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dhelan takes one on the button.
Jafar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dhelan under the eye.
Jafar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Dhelan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Jafar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dhelan.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar stuffs the takedown attempt from Dhelan. Dhelan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jafar. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Dhelan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Jafar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dhelan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Dhelan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dhelan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jafar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dhelan with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dhelan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar throws a jab when Dhelan was well out of range.
Dhelan blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar takes a swing at Dhelan's ribcage but misses.
Dhelan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar with the counter takedown but Dhelan avoids it easily.#TD#
Jafar tries to sprawl but Dhelan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dhelan seems content to control.#ES2#
Jafar has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dhelan is on him like a limpet, forcing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Dhelan blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Dhelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
Dhelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhelan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jafar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dhelan backwards.
Dhelan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jafar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Dhelan works the jab nicely.
Dhelan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhan Dhelan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dhelan gets a double leg takedown into Jafar's guard.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dhelan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Dhelan won't allow Jafar to sweep him here. #T2#
Dhelan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
Nuri Jafar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jafar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dhelan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Jafar wanted to stand there but Dhelan had control of the position.
Dhelan keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dhelan is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Dhelan is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jafar forces his way into half guard.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar trying to control the action but Dhelan is working from the bottom.
Zhan Dhelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Dhelan manages to get to full guard.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dhelan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dhelan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Jafar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dhelan, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jafar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC 476: Jimenez v Nagasaki
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Beest cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Beest pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jafar back to the cage. Van Beest follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Beest misses with a head kick.
Van Beest jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Beest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Van Beest swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Jafar.
Van Beest gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Beest throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Beest moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Van Beest throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Beest misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Van Beest throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Van Beest does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Van Beest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jafar takes a swing at Van Beest's ribcage but misses.
Van Beest half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Van Beest's shoulder, as Van Beest tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Beest.
Van Beest connects with an inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jafar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
A lazy left from Van Beest finds it's target.
Jafar throws a body punch but Van Beest moves out of range.
Van Beest misses with a leg kick.
Van Beest lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Beest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jafar misses with a straight left.
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Jafar gets tackled into the cage by Van Beest. Van Beest maintains the clinch.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Van Beest avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Van Beest using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Beest blocks an uppercut.
Van Beest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Beest lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Van Beest breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Beest throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Beest scores with a body shot.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Beest can pounce on him.
Jafar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Beest on the side of the head.
Van Beest thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jafar if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Van Beest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Van Beest lands.
Van Beest misses with a straight right.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Van Beest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Beest misses with a kick to the body.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Van Beest keeps it at a distance.
Van Beest fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jafar is out of range.
Van Beest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Van Beest slips a straight right by Jafar.
Van Beest looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jafar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Beest sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jafar somewhat.
Van Beest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dirk Van Beest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jafar defending well as Van Beest loads up on a big left hand.
Van Beest looks for the body kick but Jafar saw that one coming.
Van Beest stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3##CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Beest is trying to maintain a safe position but Jafar gets an underhook and turns Van Beest into the cage.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Beest throws an elbow but misses.
Van Beest really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Beest working aggressively here.
Van Beest lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Beest scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jafar pushes Van Beest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Beest is trying to stall.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Beest misses with an elbow strike.
Van Beest throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Van Beest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Beest connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Beest slips a jab from Jafar.
Van Beest keeps the fight on the outside.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Beest misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Jafar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Beest on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Beest's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Beest working a defensive guard but Jafar passes into half guard.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Beest keeps working.
Van Beest is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar stalling.
Van Beest is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Van Beest dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jafar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Beest manages to avoid it.
Van Beest shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Beest throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Van Beest looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Van Beest slips a straight right by Jafar.
Van Beest throws a leg kick
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Beest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jafar jabs at Van Beest's body.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Van Beest ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Van Beest closes the distance and pushes Jafar back into the cage.
Van Beest throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Beest.
Van Beest pushes Jafar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Beest.
Van Beest landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Van Beest prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar lands a left hand.
Van Beest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Van Beest creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jafar's defenses.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Van Beest.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Beest gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Beest cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Beest blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Beest or not.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Beest.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Van Beest blocks an uppercut.
Van Beest comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Beest misses with the head strike.
Jafar managing to block the knees to the body from Van Beest.
Van Beest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Beest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Beest.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Van Beest lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Beest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Beest blocks an uppercut.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar avoids the elbow strike from Van Beest, against the cage.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Beest's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Beest.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Van Beest.
#T3#
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Beest backwards.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Van Beest has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Van Beest dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Beest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards. #BC#
Van Beest breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Beest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Beest takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Beest.
Van Beest tries to clinch there but Jafar circles away.
A head kick misses from Van Beest.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Beest takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Van Beest tries to clinch there but Jafar circles away.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Beest was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
A big left from Van Beest misses.
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Beest at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Beest takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Beest lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Van Beest.
Jafar lunges at Van Beest with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Beest's hand.
Van Beest lands with a cross.
A jab from Van Beest finds it's way through Jafar's defenses.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Beest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Beest tries to clinch up.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Beest scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jafar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jafar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Beest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Beest tries to clinch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dirk Van Beest will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Beest has time to react.
Van Beest misses with a left hand
and Jafar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Beest thinking.
Jafar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Van Beest just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Van Beest's head but Van Beest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Van Beest moves away and avoids it.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Beest was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Van Beest wants to slow Jafar down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Beest lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Beest scores with a jab to the head.
Jafar slips under a jab from Van Beest.#CL#
Van Beest closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath Van Beest's ribcage. Van Beest let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Van Beest blocks a body shot from Jafar. #BC#
Van Beest breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Beest's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jafar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Beest scrambles back to his feet.
Van Beest throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar throws the left hand but Van Beest avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Jafar walks into a straight right hand from Van Beest.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Beest. That snapped Jafar's head back.
Van Beest swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Van Beest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jafar misses with a straight left.
Van Beest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Beest was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Dirk Van Beest is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Jafar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar fails to land the takedown.
Van Beest tries to clinch up.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Beest slips a straight right by Jafar.
Van Beest lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jafar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jafar checks the leg kick.
Van Beest gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Beest lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Beest misses with a shot to the body
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Jafar.
Jafar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jafar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Beest, as that shot connected.
Van Beest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Jafar clinches.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Beest controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Beest.
A short body shot lands from Van Beest as the two fighters clinch.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Van Beest is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Van Beest avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Beest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Van Beest.
#T3#
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Beest misses with an elbow strike.
Van Beest lands a good knee to the midsection. Jafar won't want to take too many of those.
Van Beest lands a shot to the body.
Van Beest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Beest.
Dirk Van Beest has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Beest has Jafar pressed against the cage.
Van Beest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Beest misses with the head strike.
Jafar presses Van Beest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Beest lands with a light punch inside.
Van Beest pushes off an throws an elbow but Jafar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Beest throws an elbow but it misses.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Beest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Beest. #T4#
A hook to the body from Van Beest.
Van Beest lands with a left to the head.
Van Beest throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jafar working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Beest lands a nice uppercut.
Van Beest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Beest lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Beest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Dirk Van Beest is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Van Beest.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Beest.
Jafar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Beest.
Van Beest scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Beest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Beest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Beest.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Beest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Van Beest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Beest, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Van Beest!
Dirk Van Beest really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CFC 471: Phillips vs Xe
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jafar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar walks into a jab.#T1#
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Dingleberry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Jafar is rocked!
Jafar tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jafar throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jafar seems to have recovered his senses.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Jafar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
#T2#
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones is looking to control Jafar's arms but Jafar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jones.
#T3#
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Jones tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jafar up against the cage.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Jones just leaning against Jafar, taking a breather.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jafar working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Jones.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dingleberry Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jafar throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dingleberry Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar slips a jab from Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jafar can do to turn this around?
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Jafar's head back.
Jafar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jafar scores with a shot to the body.
Jones tests Jafar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Jafar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jafar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#T2##SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Jafar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones works Jafar's body with a nice hook.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Jafar misses.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
A lazy left from Jafar finds it's target.
Jafar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jones defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jafar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jafar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jafar moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jafar throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Dingleberry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
Jafar is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jafar walks into a jab.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jafar in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jafar tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones lands a nice hook to Jafar's body. Jafar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones jabs Jafar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dingleberry Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Jones cracks Jafar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jafar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him?
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones lands a brutal head kick. Jafar looks out on his feet and Jones throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Dingleberry Jones!
Dingleberry Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CFC 468: IsMore vs Araujo
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyashita at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jafar is defended easily by Miyashita.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Miyashita.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Miyashita.
Jafar with a nice cross.
Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miyashita.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyashita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Decent striking displayed by Miyashita there.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyashita.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Miyashita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miyashita slips under a jab.
Miyashita staying out of range there.
Moto Miyashita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyashita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jafar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Miyashita fails to land with a series of punches.
Jafar digs a good hook to Miyashita's body.
#T1#
Miyashita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyashita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar lands an overhand right.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab lands there for Miyashita.
Miyashita scores with a hook.#TD2#
Miyashita drives through with a takedown into Jafar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ROC2#Jafar is rocked!
Jafar is controlling Miyashita's posture.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully.
Miyashita might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jafar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miyashita controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyashita trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Miyashita looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Miyashita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Miyashita has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Jafar won't allow Miyashita to sweep him here.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miyashita wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Miyashita trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Miyashita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyashita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Miyashita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar is looking to stand up but Miyashita won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyashita.
#TD#
Miyashita gets caught napping as Jafar dives in and scores a takedown. Miyashita manages to retain guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Miyashita keeps moving.
Jafar advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miyashita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Jafar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jafar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyashita trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Miyashita postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyashita controls the pace.#SUB2#
Miyashita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jafar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miyashita, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Jafar wants to get up but he can't break Miyashita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jafar trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
Miyashita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar wanted to stand there but Miyashita had control of the position.
Nuri Jafar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar pushing down on Miyashita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Miyashita defends it.
Miyashita wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyashita is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyashita avoid being mounted?
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Jafar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Miyashita won't allow it.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar wants to control but Miyashita is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jafar passes to full mount!
Miyashita regains half guard.
Miyashita wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Jafar wants to get back to his feet.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Miyashita is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyashita is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miyashita takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Miyashita moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar throws a body punch but Miyashita moves out of range.
Miyashita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyashita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jafar tries to avoid it but Miyashita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jafar to the ground. Jafar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Miyashita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Miyashita has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miyashita shoots in looking for a takedown but Jafar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyashita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyashita is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jafar rather than just go for the knockout.
Miyashita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miyashita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Jafar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jafar.
Miyashita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
#T1#
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Miyashita lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyashita.
Miyashita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jafar drops his hands momentarily and Miyashita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jafar slips a straight right by Miyashita.
Jafar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Miyashita throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyashita misses the target. #TD#
Jafar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miyashita manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Miyashita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyashita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyashita trying to control the position.
#T2#
Jafar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Miyashita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Miyashita working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Miyashita looking to control.
#T3#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyashita is keeping the position for now.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyashita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miyashita working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Moto Miyashita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jafar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miyashita doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jafar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyashita's head backwards.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miyashita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar slips a straight right by Miyashita.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Miyashita.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Jafar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jafar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Jafar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Miyashita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jafar takes one to the chin there.
Miyashita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miyashita works the jab nicely.
Miyashita lands a slapping body shot.
Miyashita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Miyashita misses with an uppercut. Jafar saw that one coming.
Jafar lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moto Miyashita.
I think Jafar 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nuri Jafar waved his t-shirt featuring Savage Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CFC 462: Beach vs Mirage
Date: Feb 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Schlong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Schlong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Schlong.
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schlong throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schlong scores with a jab.
Jafar throws a body punch but Schlong moves out of range.
Schlong connects with a right hand. Jafar shakes it off.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Schlong cracks Jafar with a good jab.
Schlong misses with a looping right.
Jafar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schlong misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schlong counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Schlong jabs at Jafar's body.
Schlong lands a slapping body shot.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schlong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar wants to clinch.
Schlong walks into a left hand.
Schlong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schlong loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schlong moves away.
Schlong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Schlong walks into a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Jafar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schlong throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schlong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Schlong saw that one coming.
Schlong feints the counter takedown.
Schlong looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schlong lands an overhand right.
Schlong misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Schlong with a hook.
Jafar fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Jafar drives through with a takedown into Schlong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schlong 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.
Schlong has a closed guard, preventing Jafar from standing up.
Schlong looking to control.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Schlong controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar'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.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlong is retaining full guard.
Schlong looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlong, not yet.
Jafar wanted to stand there but Schlong had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schlong throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schlong.
Jafar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Schlong.
Schlong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Schlong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schlong lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Schlong misses the target.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Schlong misses
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schlong! But no joy.
Schlong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schlong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jafar momentarily.
Jafar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schlong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schlong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Jafar feints and as Schlong raises his hands in defense, Jafar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jafar wants to stand but Schlong is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Schlong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A cross from Schlong lands.
Schlong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Schlong.
Schlong throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Schlong catches Jafar right on the button with a cross.
Schlong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a hook. Schlong ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong with a nice cross.
Schlong takes one to the side of the head.
Schlong scores with a leg kick.
Schlong moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Schlong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schlong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schlong.#ROC2#Jafar is rocked!
Jafar wants to clinch.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schlong looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Schlong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jafar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schlong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Schlong throws a good cross that connects.
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schlong in his tracks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jafar.
Jafar lands with a hook. Schlong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Jafar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schlong's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schlong controlling the position.
Jafar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schlong working a defensive guard here.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar wanted to stand there but Schlong had control of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jafar trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Schlong wants to sweep but no luck.
Schlong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
Schlong wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Schlong controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jafar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Schlong to counter with a crisp jab.
Schlong lands with a right hand.
Jafar blocks a jab.
Jafar moves out of range as Schlong strikes.#TD#
Jafar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schlong napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Jafar controls the position.
Schlong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jafar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schlong controls his leg. #SUB2#
Schlong actively working from the bottom here.
Schlong manages to get to full guard.
Jafar tries to stand but Schlong is controlling from the bottom.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Schlong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jafar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schlong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schlong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schlong misses with a lunging right hand
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schlong, as that shot connected.
Schlong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jafar.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schlong manages to avoid it.
Schlong moves out of range of the strikes.
Schlong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schlong.
Donk. Jafar catches Schlong right on the button with a cross.
Schlong misses with a body shot.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but Schlong manages to avoid it.
Schlong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jafar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jafar swings for the body but Schlong moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong tests Jafar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jafar as he avoids it easily.
Schlong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schlong misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Schlong misses with a hook.#T1#
Schlong lands with an uppercut that bounces Jafar off the cage and back into range.
Schlong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schlong throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Schlong.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.
Jafar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Schlong circles away.
Jafar shoots in but no luck this time.
Schlong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jafar defends it well.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Schlong circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schlong.
Jafar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schlong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlong.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Schlong is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schlong.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long Schlong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Schlong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jafar throws a right hand that misses
and Schlong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schlong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schlong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jafar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schlong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Jafar takes a swing at Schlong's ribcage but misses.
Jafar walks into a left hand.
Schlong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schlong.
Schlong connects with a looping right hand.
Jafar misses with a jab to the body
letting Schlong counter with a right hand.
Jafar walks into a stiff left hand from Schlong.
Schlong scores with a sloppy right hand. Jafar should have avoided that one.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schlong.
Schlong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Jafar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schlong avoids it really well and circles away.
Schlong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schlong digs a good body shot into Jafar's ribs.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Schlong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schlong.
Schlong lands with a shot to the body.
Jafar throws a body punch but Schlong moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Schlong digs a good body shot into Jafar's ribs.
Schlong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schlong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schlong manages to avoid it.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Schlong moved out of range.
Schlong lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schlong manages to avoid it.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Schlong.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Jafar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Schlong.
Jafar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schlongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schlong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jafar tries to clinch
and Schlong counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Jafar has Schlong up against the cage in a clinch.
Schlong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Schlong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schlong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Schlong!
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CFC 456: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walcott sprawls well. Walcott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jafar gets slowly back to his feet.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
Jafar thuds a left hand into Walcott's body.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott misses with a two punch combination.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Jafar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott lands with a right hand.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Walcott has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Walcott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
#T1#
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott lands an elbow that stopped Jafar in his tracks for a moment.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Walcott scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Walcott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
Walcott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Walcott.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walcott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jafar's brow.
Walcott misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Walcott on the inside.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott trying to land knees to the body.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walcott lands a right hand.
Walcott trying to land knees to the body.
Walcott tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walcotts head.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Walcott as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a knee strike.
Walcott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walcott lands with a right to the head.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott lands a right hand.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott looking to throw knees to the head but Jafar is blocking nicely.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Walcott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jafar blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walcott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jafar's brow.
Jafar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Nice body punch from Walcott.
Walcott tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walcott lands a damaging elbow.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jafar lands a really nice looking cross but Walcott seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Walcott.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
Walcott connects with a high kick.
Walcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jafar scores with a nice strike.
Jafar scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar throws a jab when Walcott was well out of range.
Walcott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar is looking to wear down Walcott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Walcott works Jafar's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walcott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Walcott has Jafar up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Walcott. #T1#
Walcott missing with knees to the body.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
Walcott lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walcott throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
#T2#
Walcott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Jafar blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
Walcott prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Walcott prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walcott.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walcott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walcott cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Walcott lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Walcott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
Walcott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jafar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jafar blocks the elbow strike.
Walcott with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar avoiding damage as Walcott throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walcott.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walcott.
Jafar misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Walcott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walcott.
Walcott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Walcott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jafar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walcott looking to throw knees to the head but Jafar is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walcott takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
No luck for Jafar with that takedown attempt.
Walcott throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar slips a straight right by Walcott.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Walcott gets caught napping as Jafar dives in and scores a takedown. Walcott manages to retain guard.#SU#
Jafar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walcott, up you get!
Walcott misses with a series of wild punches.
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walcott. Walcott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Jafar looks for a takedown but Walcott sprawls well.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walcott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Jafar.
Walcott lands with a good body shot.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Walcott is avoiding it.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walcott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Walcott has Jafar up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott missing with knees to the body.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Walcott tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Jafar tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar blocks the elbow strike.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tommy Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Walcott trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Walcott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Walcott works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Walcott as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Walcott.
Jafar works on Walcott's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Walcott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walcott or not.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walcott misses with a knee to the head.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Walcott is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Walcott gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Walcott.
I've got Walcott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CFC 449: Smith v Shamrock
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Ryokale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ryokale slips a straight right by Jafar.
Ryokale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jafar defends it well.
Jafar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jafar stuffs the takedown.
Jafar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryokale lands with a cross.
Jafar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jafar as he jumps to the side.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Ryokale tries to clinch but Jafar moves out of range. #CL#
Jafar closes the distance and pushes Ryokale back into the cage.
Jafar tries to work over Ryokale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Ryokale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryokale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryokale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ryokale fails to land. #T1#
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryokale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryokale misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryokale wants a takedown but no success here.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ryokale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryokale.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ryokale is looking for a takedown.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Ryokale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryokale swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Ryokale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Ryokale avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryokale.
Jafar tries a body shot but Ryokale blocks it.
#T3#
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Jafar pushes Ryokale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ryokale blocks a body shot from Jafar. #TD2#
Ryokale gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jafar kicks off Ryokale and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Ryokale throws a right and a left that Jafar avoids nicely.
Ryokale throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
Ryokale tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jafar sprawls well. Jafar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryokale gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Ryokale connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar pushes Ryokale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Ryokale throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar. #TD2#
Ryokale has clasped his hands together around Jafar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jafar sneaks out the side door and pushes Ryokale away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryokale darts in trying to clinch
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryokale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Jafar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jafar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryokale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryokale gets back to half guard.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ryokale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ryokale actively working from the bottom here.
Jafar is taking a breather. Ryokale 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.#SU#
Jafar stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryokale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Ryokale misses with some punches.
#T1#
Jafar is working Ryokale over against the cage.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryokale's elbow.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Ryokale is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryokale.
Ryokale blocking some punches.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Ryokale can't get the takedown.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar misses with some punches.
Ryokale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryokale.
Ryokale tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Ryokale misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Ryokale can't get the takedown.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryokale scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Ryokale misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Ryokale's takedown attempt.
Ryokale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryokale can do to turn this around?
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Ryokale's takedown attempt.
Ryokale throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ryokale.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ryokale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Ryokale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jafar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ryokale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryokale misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryokale.
Ryokale looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ryokale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jafar paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Jafar pushes Ryokale up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Ryokale scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Jafar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryokale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Ryokale gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jafar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ryokale thows a huge punch but Jafar dodges it nicely.
Jafar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryokale.
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryokale working the head and body with strikes.
Jafar is pressing down on Ryokale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jafar is pulling down on Ryokale's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryokale, at least for the moment.
Ryokale won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Ryokale throwing strikes from guard but Jafar blocks nicely.
Jafar pulls Ryokale in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryokale from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##ES#
Jafar pushes Ryokale off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Ryokale drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ryokale 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.
Jafar trying to control but Ryokale is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryokale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Ryokale's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ryokale is looking for a triangle here but Jafar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ryokale is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryokale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jafar working away.
Ryokale is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Jafar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ryokale wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Jafar stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2#
Ryokale clinches with his opponent.
Jafar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruddo Ryokale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Ryokale's head.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Ryokale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryokale blocking some punches.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryokale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC 443: Lacplesis v Whitaker
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Vuce lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jafar.
Vuce drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Vuce.
Vuce takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vuce tries to clinch there but Jafar circles away.
#CL#
Jafar forces Vuce back against the ropes and clinches.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vuce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vuce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vuce.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vuce.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Vuce blocking some punches.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
#T1#
Vuce is trying to pull guard but Jafar has him pressed against the ropes.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vuce.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Vuce successfully pulls guard.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing that Jafar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SU#
Jafar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Vuce avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar wants to clinch.
Jafar cracks Vuce with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Vuce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Vuce circles away.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Vuce saw that one coming.
Jafar misses with a hook.#T3#
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Vuce slips the punch.
Jafar throws the left hand but Vuce avoids the punch easily.
Vuce changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Vuce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jafar was covering up waiting for the punch and Vuce finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Jafar has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vuce is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Vuce lands a damaging elbow.
Vuce tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jafar just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vuce backwards.
A short right from Jafar. #TD2#
Vuce manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuce keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vuce is not content to let Jafar control the position. #T4#
Jafar is staying tight to Vuce's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vuce keeps working. #SU#
Jafar decides to stand back up. Jafar steps back and let's Vuce get back to his feet.
Jafar lands a jab.
Jafar misses with a hook. Vuce ducked under it nicely.
Jafar misses with a takedown attempt
and Vuce counters with a left and a right that stings Jafar.
Jafar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vuce's waist but Vuce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jafar off to one side.
Vuce is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vuce.
Vuce stalks Jafar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jafar's face. Jafar staggers backwards, shaken.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Vuce circles away.
Vuce is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leo Vuce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vuce misses with a series of wild punches.
Jafar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vuce slips a jab from Jafar.
Vuce drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jafar defends it well.#CL2#
Vuce pushes Jafar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Vuce jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Vuce gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vuce pushes Jafar up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Vuce avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the ropes.
Vuce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Jafar forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but Jafar has him pressed against the ropes.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vuce.
Vuce jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vuce tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jafar just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Vuce ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vuce no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jafar stays in close to Vuce's body and controls the position. #SU#
Jafar stands up from Vuce's guard - Jafar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jafar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vuce's head.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Vuce is avoiding it.
Vuce moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vuce can do to turn this around?#T2##CL2#
Jafar tries to keep at a distance but Vuce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Vuce has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Jafar holds him up against the ropes and eventually Vuce drops back down to his feet.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but Jafar has him pressed against the ropes.
Vuce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vuce jumps guard but Jafar stands there with Vuce around his waist. Vuce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vuce working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuce fails to pull guard.
Vuce blocks an uppercut.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Vuce controls his hands.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
Vuce pushes Jafar back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vuce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards. #T3#
Jafar blocks an elbow strike from Vuce.
Jafar cracks Vuce with a nice body shot.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but Jafar has him pressed against the ropes.#TD2#
Vuce pulls guard effortlessly.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Vuce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Jafar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vuce, up you get!
Vuce tries a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Vuce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vuce wants to counter with a clinch but Jafar pushes him away.
Vuce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Jafar misses. #T4#
Jafar shoots for a double leg takedown but Vuce sprawls well. He's pushed Jafar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vuce is looking for the big counter here.
Vuce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vuce misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Jafar instigates a clinch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Vuce decides to pull guard.
Jafar distracts Vuce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar trying to control but Vuce is working from the bottom.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Vuce counters with a shoot takedown. Jafar fights it but they end up in guard.
Jafar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vuce lands a couple of elbows.
Jafar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vuce works over Jafar with some ground and pound from guard.
Jafar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vuce throws a big right hand that misses.
Vuce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vuce preventing the sweep.
Vuce cracks Jafar with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jafar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vuce.
Vuce is looking to work some ground and pound but Jafar has wrist control.
Jafar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vuce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Jafar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vuce.
Vuce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vuce stands up over Jafar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jafar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jafar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Jafar escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vuce keeps the fight on the outside.
Vuce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jafar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jafar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Vuce uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Vuce tries to pull guard but Jafar forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Vuce.
A short left from Vuce.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Vuce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vuce jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Vuce gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Vuce tries to clinch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar misses with a jab to the body
and Vuce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jafar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vuce is fending him off so far but Jafar persists. Nope, Vuce circles away and we're back to standing.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar scores with a shot to the body.
Vuce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Jafar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vuce slips under a jab.
Vuce is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jafar wants to clinch.
Leo Vuce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jafar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jafar scores with a shot to the body.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Vuce darts in and clinches Jafar up against the ropes.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but Jafar has him pressed against the ropes.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vuce.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Vuce drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Jafar controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Jafar stands and steps away. Vuce gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vuce swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vuce tries to clinch but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jafar lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nuri Jafar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jafar, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Por Pramuk fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jafar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Por Pramuk drags the fight down to the ground.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Por Pramuk wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Por Pramuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jafar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Por Pramuk for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Por Pramuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#T1#
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar 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.
Por Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Por Pramuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Por Pramuk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jafar content to stall in guard here.
Jafar passes into half guard.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Por Pramuk defends it.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Por Pramuk trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jafar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (3) vs (0) Por Pramuk#T3#
Jafar tries to control but Por Pramuk wriggling away.
Jafar prevents Por Pramuk from getting the reversal.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar controlling from mount.
Por Pramuk is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Jafar is stalling here but it's allowed Por Pramuk to get half guard.
Por Pramuk wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Por Pramuk keeping hold of Jafar's head, controlling as best he can.
Jafar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (6) vs (0) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Por Pramuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Por Pramuk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Por Pramuk tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Por Pramuk defends it.
Jafar slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Por Pramuk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Por Pramuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Por Pramuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.#T7##SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar pushes down on Por Pramuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Por Pramuk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jafar is looking for a kimura here.
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Por Pramuk moves into full guard.
Por Pramuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Jafar continues to stall.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Por Pramuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Por Pramuk is adopting a defensive guard.
Por Pramuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Por Pramuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Por Pramuk is pulling down on Jafar's head to control his posture. #T10#
Por Pramuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Por Pramuk wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar postures up.
Jafar 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.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Por Pramuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Por Pramuk is keeping the position.#T11#
Jafar controlling from the top position.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Por Pramuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Por Pramuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Por Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar postures up.
Jafar content to stall in guard here.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jafar stays in close to Por Pramuk's body and controls the position. #T13##SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Por Pramuk managing to control the position.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Por Pramuk is keeping the position.
Por Pramuk being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.#T14##SUB2#
Por Pramuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Por Pramuk keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Por Pramuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Nuri Jafar gave a mention to Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Event:
CWC 277
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 34 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jafar keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Jafar has managed to clinch.
Pancake is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Jafar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (4) vs (0) Pancake
Jafar 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.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Pancake is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Jafar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jafar prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake wants to control but Jafar postures up.
Pancake gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (6) vs (0) Pancake#T1#
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pancake tries to hold on but Jafar postures up.
Jafar controlling from mount.
Jafar fails to move to back control.
Jafar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Pancake tries to hold on but Jafar postures up.
Pancake is desperately trying to improve his position but Jafar has a good base and remains in mount.
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Pancake wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jafar tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
Pancake wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.#T3#
Pancake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jafar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
Jafar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pancake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pancake wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Jafar working for a submission but Pancake is keeping him at bay.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Jafar isn't that keen on the idea.
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pancake manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake looking to control.
#T5#
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Pancake keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pancake working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself.
Jafar trying to move into half guard but instead Pancake has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (6) vs (2) Pancake#T6#
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake passes Jafar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jafar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.
Jafar is holding on to half guard well.#T7#
Pancake is trying to control. Jafar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pancake is just content to waste time from the top position. Jafar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
Jafar pulls Pancake in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Jafar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pancake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pancake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jafar reverses the position - he's now on top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (8) vs (2) Pancake#T9#
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar pushes down on Pancake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pancake tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pancake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pancake wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Jafar trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Pancake is still trying to improve position.
Pancake is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg. #T11#
Pancake keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jafar in particular looking to stall.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pancake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12##SUB2#
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Jafar is trying to control. Pancake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pancake is controlling Jafar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pancake is continuing to stall.
Pancake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Pancake trying to control the position here. #T14#
Jafar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Pancake being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Nuri Jafar made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 272
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Konstantinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jafar circles away.#CL#
Jafar clinches. #TD#
Jafar pulls guard.
Konstantinov won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Konstantinov postures up. #T1#
Konstantinov looking to pass the guard.
Jafar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Jafar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jafar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (0) Konstantinov
Jafar is looking to pass into half guard but Konstantinov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Konstantinov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (2) Konstantinov#T2#
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konstantinov won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Konstantinov controlling from the top position.
Jafar is controlling Konstantinov's posture.#T3#
Jafar being controlled here, momentarily.
Konstantinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Jafar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jafar has his hands on Konstantinov's head, controlling the position.
Konstantinov is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Konstantinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (4) vs (2) Konstantinov
Jafar wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
Jafar is really struggling to control Konstantinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Konstantinov is pulling down on Jafar's head. It's preventing any offense from Jafar, at least for the moment.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Konstantinov's guard. #T6#
Jafar is pressing down on Konstantinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Konstantinov is holding on for now.
Konstantinov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jafar slows the pace down in half guard.
Konstantinov is trying to control but can't.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Konstantinov wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jafar in particular looking to stall.
Jafar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Konstantinov pulls Jafar in to control the position.
Konstantinov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jafar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (7) vs (2) Konstantinov
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Konstantinov keeps working.
Jafar has knee on belly momentarily but Konstantinov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Konstantinov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Konstantinov is controlling Jafar's trapped leg to prevent Jafar from advancing to side control.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konstantinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Konstantinov wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Konstantinov is holding on to half guard well.#T9#
Konstantinov wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Konstantinov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Konstantinov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konstantinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Konstantinov is controlling Jafar's trapped leg to prevent Jafar from advancing to side control.
Jafar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Jafar is just content to waste time from the top position. Konstantinov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (7) vs (4) Konstantinov
Konstantinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jafar looking to control.
#T11#
Konstantinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar seems keen to control Konstantinov's posture.#T12#
Konstantinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard.
Jafar is adopting a defensive guard.
Jafar wants to improve his position but instead Konstantinov has moved into half guard.
Jafar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jafar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (9) vs (4) Konstantinov#T13#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
Konstantinov seems keen to control Jafar's posture.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konstantinov is keeping the position for now.
Konstantinov wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Konstantinov is retaining full guard.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jafar won't allow Konstantinov to sweep him here.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Konstantinov is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Nuri Jafar thanked Savage Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 269
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Jafar stops a takedown attempt from Por Pramuk.
Jafar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Por Pramuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Por Pramuk jumps guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Por Pramuk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Por Pramuk is retaining full guard.
Por Pramuk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jafar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (2) vs (0) Jafar
Por Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Por Pramuk stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Por Pramuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jafar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jafar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (2) vs (2) Jafar#SUB#
Por Pramuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Por Pramuk working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.#SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Por Pramuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Por Pramuk keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #SUB#
Por Pramuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar passes Por Pramuk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jafar moves into full mount! Por Pramuk won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (2) vs (5) Jafar#T3#
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Por Pramuk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Por Pramuk wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Jafar looking to control but Por Pramuk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Por Pramuk looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Jafar prevents Por Pramuk from getting the reversal.
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Por Pramuk is looking to escape.
Jafar wants to take his opponent's back but Por Pramuk doesn't allow it. #T4#
Por Pramuk is working to get back to half guard.
Jafar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jafar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Por Pramuk is holding on tight.
Jafar controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Por Pramuk is controlling an arm, preventing Jafar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jafar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jafar controlling from the full mount.
Por Pramuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Por Pramuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Por Pramuk is trying desperately to improve position.
Jafar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Por Pramuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Por Pramuk tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Por Pramuk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Por Pramuk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Por Pramuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk can't keep his opponent in guard - Jafar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Por Pramuk is looking to improve his position.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Por Pramuk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Por Pramuk wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Por Pramuk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jafar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jafar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Por Pramuk (6) vs (5) Jafar
Jafar trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Jafar is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk has got his arm under Jafar's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Jafar has spun round into Por Pramuk's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Por Pramuk (6) vs (7) Jafar#T9#
Por Pramuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Jafar trying to control but Por Pramuk is working from the bottom.
Jafar preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Por Pramuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Por Pramuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there. #T10##SUB#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Por Pramuk.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Por Pramuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Por Pramuk keeps moving.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
Por Pramuk is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up. #T11#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Por Pramuk is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Por Pramuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Por Pramuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Jafar won't allow Por Pramuk to sweep him here.
Jafar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Por Pramuk (6) vs (10) Jafar
Por Pramuk tries to buck Jafar off but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar controls the position from side control.#T12#
Por Pramuk is trying to control Jafar's posture but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Por Pramuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Por Pramuk is trying to improve his position.
Por Pramuk is working hard here to advance position.
Jafar controlling the position from side mount.
Jafar working away.#T13#
Por Pramuk is trying to improve his position.
Jafar is looking to take a break and control but Por Pramuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Por Pramuk is looking to reverse the position.
Por Pramuk regains half guard.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Por Pramuk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jafar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14#
Por Pramuk is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Por Pramuk avoid being mounted?
Jafar controlling the pace.
Por Pramuk is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar is keen to just control but Por Pramuk is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar trying to pass the guard but Por Pramuk defending well. #SUB2#
Jafar is looking for a kimura here.
Jafar is thwarting Por Pramuk's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 10 to 6.
Nuri Jafar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Savage Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Dieselnoi Por Pramuk had this to say: 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Event:
CWC 263
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Jafar forces Kuronoa back against the cage and clinches.
Jafar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuronoa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jafar smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Jafar pushes Kuronoa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuronoa is pressed up against the cage. Jafar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuronoa down to the mat. Kuronoa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuronoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuronoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuronoa shoots in and drives through. Jafar sprawls well.
Jafar 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.
No luck for Kuronoa with that takedown attempt.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ono Kuronoa.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuronoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Jafar forces Kuronoa back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kuronoa manages to pull guard.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Kuronoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jafar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuronoa for as long as he can get away with.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar passes Kuronoa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is defending well.
Jafar is trying to control. Kuronoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Kuronoa wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuronoa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Kuronoa is working away. #T3#
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuronoa trying to control here.
Jafar wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Jafar is just content to waste time from the top position. Kuronoa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Kuronoa.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
Jafar passes into half guard. #T5#
Jafar wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Jafar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (3) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is controlling an arm, preventing Jafar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuronoa is looking to escape.
Jafar content just to control the position here. #T6#
Kuronoa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jafar controlling his opponent.
Kuronoa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position.
Kuronoa is not content to let Jafar control the position.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuronoa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Kuronoa is trying to control but can't.
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Kuronoa is trying to control but can't.
Jafar stalling.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Jafar is pressing down on Kuronoa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuronoa is holding on for now.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.
Kuronoa is pressing down on Jafar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kuronoa has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jafar looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar content to stall in guard here.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jafar trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar stays in close to Kuronoa's body and controls the position.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuronoa controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself. #SUB2#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kuronoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T12#
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.
Jafar trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuronoa can't keep his opponent in guard - Jafar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuronoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Kuronoa trying to control from the bottom.
Jafar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuronoa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jafar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jafar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (3) vs (4) Kuronoa
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuronoa wins on points by 4 to 3.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 255
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Moto Miyashita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Jafar pulls guard successfully.
Jafar looking to control.
Jafar has Miyashita pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyashita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jafar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyashita manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (0) vs (2) Jafar#T1#
Miyashita keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #SUB#
Miyashita working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyashita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyashita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Miyashita's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Miyashita wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miyashita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Miyashita keeps moving. #SUB#
Miyashita is looking for a triangle here but Jafar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (0) vs (5) Jafar
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyashita keeps working. #T3#
Jafar wants to take a breather but Miyashita manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jafar.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (0) vs (8) Jafar
Jafar tries to advance to mount but Miyashita denies him.
Jafar trying to control the position but Miyashita is working away.
Miyashita tries to bench press Jafar off him but Jafar keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyashita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (8) Jafar#T4#
Jafar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Miyashita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jafar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miyashita.
Jafar is trying to maintain the position but Miyashita is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Miyashita seems to be working for a kimura but Jafar defends the submission attempt.
Miyashita stalling. #T5#
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyashita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyashita stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.#T6#
Miyashita looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyashita (2) vs (10) Jafar#SUB#
Miyashita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Miyashita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Miyashita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Miyashita keeps moving. #T7#
Miyashita can't keep his opponent in guard - Jafar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jafar controlling the pace.
Miyashita won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyashita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jafar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (2) vs (13) Jafar#T8#
Jafar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyashita tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyashita is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar looking to control but Miyashita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jafar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyashita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyashita is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyashita is looking to escape.
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Miyashita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Jafar wants to take Miyashita's back but he can't do it this time.
Jafar is still trying to improve position.
Miyashita has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyashita (2) vs (16) Jafar
Miyashita tries to break free.
Jafar is not going to allow Miyashita to sit and survive in this position.
Jafar has the hooks in. Miyashita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jafar trying to control.
Miyashita tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Miyashita is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Jafar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jafar trying to control.
Jafar controlling from the back.
Jafar trying to control.
Miyashita is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Miyashita is working hard here to advance position.
Jafar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miyashita can't escape the position.
Jafar avoiding Miyashita 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Jafar.
Miyashita trying to control the hands but Jafar breaks the grip.
Jafar is looking to control Miyashita but Miyashita is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Miyashita wants to escape the position.
Jafar trying to control momentarily.
Jafar controls the position.
Jafar tries to get the hooks in deep but Miyashita pushed the leg off.
Good control from Jafar.#T14#
Miyashita prevents Jafar from getting a body triangle.
Miyashita trying to control the hands but Jafar breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Jafar is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Miyashita won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jafar off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 241
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jafar gets caught napping as Gardet dives in and scores a takedown. Jafar manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (0) Jafar
Gardet trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jafar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (2) vs (2) Jafar#SUB#
Gardet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
I've been told that Jafar has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Gardet controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself. #T1#
Jafar passes Gardet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Gardet is working from the bottom.
Jafar is controlling the pace.
Gardet gets full guard.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Jafar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Jafar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jafar won't allow Gardet to sweep him here. #T3#
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardet wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gardet working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gardet working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
#T4#
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving. #SUB#
Gardet has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gardet looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar passes Gardet's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Jafar controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardet is refusing to be controlled, as Jafar sits in half guard.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Gardet won't allow it.
Jafar is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jafar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Gardet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardet trying to control here.
#T7#
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Gardet defends it.
Jafar wants to control but Gardet is keeping him busy.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardet keeps working. #T8#
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardet is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Jafar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (2) vs (5) Jafar
Gardet regains half guard.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Gardet is having none of it. #T9#
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Gardet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jafar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jafar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gardet (6) vs (5) Jafar
Jafar prevents Gardet from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Gardet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jafar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jafar for a finish.
Jafar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gardet is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Jafar tries to escape the position.
Gardet trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Gardet is looking for the choke from the back position but Jafar is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Gardet looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jafar is controlling Gardet 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (6) vs (7) Jafar
Jafar looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Gardet 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.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Gardet keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Gardet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jafar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (6) vs (10) Jafar#T12#
Jafar wants to take a breather but Gardet manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jafar.
Gardet looking to control.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardet is keeping the position for now.
Gardet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (8) vs (10) Jafar
Jafar 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.#T13#
Gardet advances to half guard.
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gardet being controlled here momentarily.
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gardet (8) vs (12) Jafar
Jafar trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom. #T14#
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck.
Gardet is working hard here to advance position.
Gardet keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardet is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 12 to 8.
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nobunaga Tanaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jafar forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Jafar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
#TD2#
Jafar pulls guard successfully.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
Tanaka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka passes into half guard.
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
Jafar tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka wants to control but Jafar is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jafar defends it well. #T1#
Tanaka trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
Tanaka passes into half guard.
Jafar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tanaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tanaka's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tanaka (0) vs (4) Jafar
Tanaka is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2#
Jafar doesn't have the hooks in and Tanaka manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tanaka (2) vs (4) Jafar
Tanaka is looking to advance position but Jafar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tanaka (2) vs (8) Jafar
Jafar trying to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Jafar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jafar moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tanaka (2) vs (11) Jafar#SUB2#
Jafar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tanaka rolls, trying to escape but Jafar keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Jafar working for a choke but Tanaka is defending well. #T3#
Jafar is hanging on to Tanaka's back as he tries to escape.
Will Jafar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tanaka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jafar is controlling the pace.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanaka moves into full guard.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.#T4#
Jafar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanaka's guard.
Jafar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tanaka is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily.
Jafar trying to control from half guard but Tanaka is working away.
Tanaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but Tanaka defending well.
Tanaka is pressing down on Jafar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Tanaka is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Tanaka wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tanaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tanaka working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar 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. #T7#
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Jafar stays in close to Tanaka's body and controls the position.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #SUB#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.#T9#
Jafar trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jafar 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. #T10##SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jafar content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Tanaka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jafar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tanaka (2) vs (14) Jafar
Jafar controls the position.
Tanaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Jafar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanaka! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tanaka (2) vs (16) Jafar
Jafar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jafar prevents Tanaka from getting the reversal.
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Tanaka is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Tanaka gets back to half guard.
Jafar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jafar 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.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Tanaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.#T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar pushing down on Tanaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jafar slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tanaka wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jafar in particular looking to stall.
Jafar trying to mount his opponent but Tanaka defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 16 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nuri Jafar made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chike Obi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Jafar forces Obi back against the cage and clinches.
Obi 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.#TD2#
Jafar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Obi (0) vs (2) Jafar
Jafar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Obi (0) vs (5) Jafar
A lull in the action here.
Obi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obi (2) vs (5) Jafar
Jafar is looking to improve his position.
Jafar trying to control but Obi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar is looking to improve his position.
Jafar is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Obi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jafar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Obi is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Obi to get the leverage.
Jafar tries to get to full guard but Obi has control of the leg.
Obi trying to control from half guard but Jafar is working away. #T2##SUB#
Obi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jafar keeping control of the position.
Jafar moves into full guard.
Obi looking to pass the guard.
Jafar 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.#T3#
Jafar trying to keep a closed guard but Obi is proving a slippery customer.
Obi wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jafar holds on and takes a little breather.
Obi wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Obi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jafar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Obi has Jafar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Obi (2) vs (7) Jafar
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obi being controlled here, momentarily.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Obi keeps moving. #SUB#
Obi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jafar rolls with it to try and escape but Obi cranks on the arm and Jafar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chike Obi!
A relieved looking Chike Obi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Etimoni Founuku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Founuku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Founuku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jafar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Jafar instigates a clinch. #TD#
Founuku pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Founuku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Founuku is keeping the position for now.
Jafar forces his way into half guard.
Jafar prevents Founuku from improving his position.
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.#SUB#
Founuku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Founuku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Founuku 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Founuku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Founuku is retaining full guard.
Jafar is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Founuku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Founuku is keeping the position.#SUB#
Founuku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Founuku looking to control.
#T2#
Founuku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Founuku is keeping the position for now.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Founuku looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jafar has picked Founuku up and slammed him! Founuku can't keep hold of the triangle and Jafar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Founuku (0) vs (3) Jafar
Founuku is looking to reverse the position.
Founuku is working hard here to advance position.
Jafar controls the position from side control.#T3#
Founuku prevents Jafar from moving into mount.
Founuku is looking to reverse the position.
Founuku being controlled for a moment.
Founuku is trying to control Jafar's posture but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar controlling from side mount. #T4#
Jafar wants to control but Founuku is keeping him busy.
Jafar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jafar moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Founuku (0) vs (5) Jafar
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Founuku tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Founuku is working to get back to half guard.
Jafar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Founuku is trying to escape the mount.
Founuku 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.
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Jafar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Founuku! Score +3 for passing guard: Founuku (0) vs (8) Jafar
Jafar controlling from mount. #T6#
Let's hope that Jafar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Founuku is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jafar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Founuku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jafar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Founuku is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Founuku is trying to escape the mount but Jafar keeps good control and instead manages to take Founuku's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Founuku (0) vs (11) Jafar
Jafar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jafar keeps control of the position as Founuku tries to break free.
Jafar keeps control of the position easily here as Founuku tries to buck him off.
Founuku trying to control the position but Jafar manages to sink in the hooks.
Founuku can't escape the position.
Jafar doesn't have the hooks in and Founuku manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Founuku (2) vs (11) Jafar
Founuku tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard.
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Founuku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Founuku (2) vs (13) Jafar
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Founuku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jafar controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Founuku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard. #T9##SUB#
Founuku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar forces his way into half guard.
Jafar content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jafar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Jafar 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.
#T10#
Founuku tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Jafar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jafar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Founuku is trying to maintain the position but Jafar is very close to passing his half guard.
Jafar trying to control the pace.
Founuku trying to control but Jafar postures up.
Jafar uses his free foot to push down on Founuku's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Founuku. Score +3 for passing guard: Founuku (2) vs (16) Jafar
Founuku is controlling an arm, preventing Jafar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T12#
Jafar content just to control the position here.
Founuku is looking to improve his position but Jafar isn't that keen on the idea.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jafar wants to take Founuku's back but he can't do it this time.
Jafar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Founuku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Jafar controlling the pace.
Jafar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Founuku (2) vs (19) Jafar
Founuku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jafar controlling his opponent.
Jafar moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Founuku (2) vs (22) Jafar
Jafar controls the action.#T14#
Founuku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jafar is riding his opponent, not letting Founuku buck him off.
Jafar is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Founuku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 22 to 2.
Nuri Jafar made sure to mention his sponsor, Core Combat in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Jafar jabs Fjordlinginsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jafar lands a nice hook to Fjordlinginsson's body. Fjordlinginsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Fjordlinginsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fjordlinginsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fjordlinginsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Jafar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorg Fjordlinginsson.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fjordlinginsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fjordlinginsson or not.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fjordlinginsson backwards. #ROC#Fjordlinginsson is rocked!
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
Fjordlinginsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Fjordlinginsson looks winded!
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar is pressed up against the cage. Fjordlinginsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jafar down to the mat. Jafar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jafar cracks Fjordlinginsson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fjordlinginsson falls backwards against the cage. Jafar follows up with more strikes that drop Fjordlinginsson to his knees. Jafar keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fjordlinginsson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Core Combat, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN TBD2
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Cassino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Jafar has his takedown stuffed
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino lands a jab.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino scores with a decent looking hook.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Jafar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jafar wants to clinch.#CL2#
Jafar has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino. #T1#
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Cassino.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Cassino on the inside.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
A shot in the inside from Cassino.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cassino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jafar can turn it around.#T2#
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a body punch.
Cassino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cassino.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
A short right from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassino tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino. #T3#
Cassino misses with some punches.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
Cassino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jafar on the side of the head.
Jafar tries to clinch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jafar at a distance.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jafar on the side of the head.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Jafar's front leg but catches the back leg as Jafar tries to avoid it.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jafar is out of range.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Jafar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cassino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Cassino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Cassino lands a slapping body shot.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jafar.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jafar can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jafar is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Cassino swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Jafar lands with a hook. Cassino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassino misses the target.#T2#
Cassino throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cassino misses with the body kick
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Jafar misses.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Jafar staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Jafar down. #T3#
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Cassino's belly button to the back.
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.#CL#
Cassino forces Jafar back against the cage and clinches.
Jafar lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Jafar misses with some punches.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar is breathing heavily.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Cassino is leaning against Jafar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Cassino.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jafar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino tries to clinch up.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Cassino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassino walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a takedown attempt - Cassino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassino circles away.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Jafar keeps the fight on the outside.
Cassino defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Jafar wants to counter the offense by Cassino and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Cassino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino misses with a left hand
and Jafar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cassino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Jafar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cassino circles away.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
Jafar throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Jafar tries for a takedown but Cassino circles away easily
and Cassino counters with a left to the body.
Jafar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a left to the body.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino throws out a powerful jab.
Jafar blocks a jab.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Cassino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jafar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jafar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jafar off balance momentarily.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Cassino is looking to land body kicks.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.
Jafar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Jafar avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino catches Jafar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassino cracks Jafar with an open hand slap.
Cassino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Cassino throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
#CL#
Cassino rushes Jafar and presses him up against the cage.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Cassino presses Jafar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassino gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monte Cassino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Jafar misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
A less than humble Monte Cassino misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
Syn Beliy vs Hero
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan thinks about the counter body kick.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off.#TD#
Jafar shoots in and bounces Keenan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Jafar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SU#
Jafar stands up and waves to Keenan to follow him.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan delivers a nice body kick.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jafar momentarily.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Jafar avoids it.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Jab from Keenan.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Keenan.
#T2#
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Jafar backing away here, and Keenan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jafar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jafar walks into a jab.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jafar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jafar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keenan takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Keenan's head back.
#T3#
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Jafar swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jafar with a body shot.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Keenan against the cage.
Keenan tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. #BC2#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Keenan misses.
A quick step to the side and Jafar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Jafar.#T4#
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Jafar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan thumps Jafar with a low kick.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jafar blocks the body kick.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
Keenan lands the left hand.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan is looking to slow Jafar down with leg kicks.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keenan is looking to score with low kicks.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Jafar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Jafar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Keenan thows a leg kick but Jafar checks it
and Jafar counters with a left to the body.
Jafar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands.
Jafar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Jafar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan sizes up Jafar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Jafar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jafar is able to avoid easily.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Jafar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan throws a leg kick
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Jafar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Keenan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jafar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keenan counters with a huge left! Jafar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Keenan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jafar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Keenan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan!
In his post fight interview, Gareth Keenan gave a big smile as he said 'I believe this is over now.'.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
TBD Tokyo
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jafar lands with a hook. McLaughlin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLaughlin! But no joy.
Jafar swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Jafar lands a jab to the nose.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Jafar tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been informed that McLaughlin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Jafar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from McLaughlin.
Jafar tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #T1#
Jafar blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
McLaughlin lands with a right to the head.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath McLaughlin's ribcage. McLaughlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Jafar blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar working aggressively here.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #T3#
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Jafar tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McLaughlin.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Jafar is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch successfully.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath McLaughlin's ribcage. McLaughlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the head.
McLaughlin lands an uppercut.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the head.
McLaughlin pushes Jafar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not. #BC2#
McLaughlin manages to break the clinch.
Jafar scores with a sloppy right hand. McLaughlin should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Jafar.#T2#
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Jafar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLaughlin on the side of the head.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Jafar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
McLaughlin connects with a jab.
McLaughlin scores with a nice right hand.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Jafar avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Jafar moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
McLaughlin is looking to clinch but Jafar is avoiding it.
Jafar tries to counter by clinching up but McLaughlin breaks away and moves out of range.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jafar misses with a hook to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff 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!
Jafar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jafar tries to clinch up
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Jafar misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin throws out a counter right but Jafar avoids it with no problem.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
McLaughlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves away
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Jafar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jafar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLaughlin as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from McLaughlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLaughlin tries to avoid it but Jafar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLaughlin to the ground. McLaughlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Jafar's belly button to the back.
Jafar throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jafar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jafar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jafar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jafar misses with a jab to the body
and McLaughlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Jafar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Jafar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McLaughlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jafar misses with the ground and pound.#SU#
Jafar decides to stand back up. Jafar steps back and let's McLaughlin get back to his feet.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLaughlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McLaughlin wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - McLaughlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar misses the jab.#T3#
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Jafar shoots and misses
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jafar with a body shot.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Jafar lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jafar.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jafar fails to land the takedown.#T4##TD#
Jafar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McLaughlin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jafar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jafar at a distance.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
McLaughlin walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar connects with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McLaughlin.
Well McLaughlin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Morad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morad.
Morad looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Morad's corner calls for a 1-2. Morad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morad moves out of range of the strikes.
Morad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Morad moved out of range.#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Morad.
Morad blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Morad breaks from the clinch.
Jafar slips under a jab from Morad.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Jafar clinches with his opponent.
Jafar tries to work over Morad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morad.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1##BC2#
Morad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morad.
Morad walks into a jab.
Morad misses with a looping right.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Morad.
Jafar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jafar clinches.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Morad.
Jafar dodges an elbow strike from Morad.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Morad throws an elbow that misses.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Morad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morad fails with a takedown attempt.
Morad throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Jafar lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Morad misses. #T2#
A head kick misses from Morad.
Morad misses with a straight right.
Morad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar takes one to the side of the head.
Jafar wants to clinch but Morad slips to the side
and Morad counters with a low kick, right behind Jafar 's knee.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body. Morad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Morad gets tackled into the cage by Jafar. Jafar maintains the clinch.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Morad breaks the clinch.
Jafar has a takedown stuffed.
Morad takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Jafar clinches up against the cage.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morad backwards. #T3#
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Morad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morad lands a jab.
Morad misses with a straight right. #CL#
Jafar pushes Morad up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Morad's head.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Morad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws a body punch but Morad moves out of range.
Morad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
Morad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Morad.
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morad at a distance.
Jafar stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Jafar does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Morad misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Morad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Morad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Morad is just out of range.
Morad throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but Morad manages to avoid it.
Jafar throws a good cross that connects.
Jafar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jafar checks a low kick from Morad.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morad has time to react.
Morad throws out a loose jab but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Morad circles away.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morad moves away.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Morad against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Morad breaks from the clinch.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Morad scores with a sloppy right hand. Jafar should have avoided that one.
Morad lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Morad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jafar throws a body punch but Morad moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morad! But no joy.
Jafar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Jafar clinches.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Morad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Morad.
Morad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jafar tries to work over Morad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morad digs a right hand into Jafar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jafar's gas tank.
Morad blocking some punches.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Jafar misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morad.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morad can do to turn this around?
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morad pushes off an throws an elbow but Jafar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jafar avoids the elbow strike from Morad, against the cage.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morad backwards.
Morad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morad backwards.
Morad throws an elbow but it misses.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Morad fails to land.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morad is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morad misses with an elbow strike.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land. #BC2#
Morad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar misses with a hook. Morad ducked under it nicely.
Morad tries a head kick but it misses.
Morad throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Morad throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Morad throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
Jafar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morad's hands.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morad misses with a straight left.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Morad circles away.
Morad slips under a jab from Jafar.
Jafar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morad loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morad as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Morad walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Jafar blocks a leg kick.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morad.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morad enables Jafar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morad keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar looking to sit in guard and control but Morad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Morad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jafar pulls Morad in close to prevent any damage.
Morad throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Morad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jafar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jafar wants to stand but Morad is controlling the position.
Jafar has Morad pulled in close to control his posture.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet but Morad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morad looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Morad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Morad scores with a three punch combo!
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Morad staying out of range there.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Morad keeps it at a distance.
Morad misses with a left hand
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Morad throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Morad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jafar is out of range.
Morad misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Jafar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Jafar stands up and waves to Morad to follow him.
Jafar misses with a hook. Morad ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Morad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morad throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Jafar shoots in and drives through. Morad sprawls well.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Jafar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jafar throws a hook but Morad avoids it easily.
Morad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morad.
Erran Morad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jafar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morad looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
Jafar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jafar takes one on the button.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Morad.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morad throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Morad finds it's target.
Morad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Erran Morad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morad.
A jab from Morad does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jafar connects with a single shot there.
Morad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jafar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Jafar.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar tries to clinch but Morad moves out of range.
Morad misses with a looping right.#CL#
Morad tries to keep at a distance but Jafar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morad.
Morad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jafar up against the cage.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morad backwards. #T3#
Jafar pushes Morad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jafar as Morad tries to tie him up.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Morad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morad misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morad.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morad.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morad lands a nice elbow.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Morad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Morad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Morad tries to keep at a distance but Jafar has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Morad lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Morad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morad closes the distance and clinches up with Jafar, looking for a takedown. Morad pushes Jafar against the cage but Jafar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Morad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left lands for Jafar.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jafar to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Jafar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Morad misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Morad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nuri Jafar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jafar, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nuri Jafar made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SYN 770
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Jafar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grande. Grande obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grande takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grande 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.
Grande tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar slips a straight right by Grande.#CL2#
Jafar clinches up against the cage.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grande blocking some punches.
#T2#
Grande is working Jafar over against the cage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jafar. #T3#
Jafar misses with some punches.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Grande.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a left hand.
#T4#
Jafar lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grande tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jafar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grande has hold of Jafar's hands but Jafar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Jafar decides to return to a standing position.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Jafar forces Grande back against the cage and clinches.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande presses Jafar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jafar gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jafar. #T1#
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Grande lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar is breathing heavily.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jafar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande lands a body punch.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Grande. #T2#
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grande lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Grande digs a right hand into Jafar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jafar's gas tank.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grande.
Grande presses Jafar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Grande. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Grande is working Jafar over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Jafar is rocked!
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Grande.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with some punches.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
That's time! Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grande fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jafar just manages to avoid it.
Jafar walks into a left hand.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Grande throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Grande wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grande connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grande thuds a left hand into Jafar's body.
Nice shot lands for Grande.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
Jafar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grande throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Jafar slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.#T1#
Grande scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jafar doesn't seem bothered though.
Grande throws out a leg kick but Jafar moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
A nice side step and Jafar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Grande scores with a head kick. Jafar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good work by Jafar as he checks the leg kick.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Jafar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande misses with a body shot
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grande gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Grande does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jafar defending well as Grande loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Jafar misses.
Grande is looking to chop away at Jafar's legs.
Grande lands a really nice looking cross but Jafar seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Grande throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Jafar blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.#T2#
Jafar misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Jafar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Grande.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Grande avoids it with no problem.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Grande is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grande. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar scores with a hook.
Jafar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grande defends well and Jafar ends up having to push Grande into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Grande scores with a jab. Jafar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grande misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Jafar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grande throws a sloppy head kick
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Grande.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.#T3#
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Grande swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grande. That's going to slow Jafar down.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Grande throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jafar on the side of the head.
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grande. Grande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grande.
Grande takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Grande.
Grande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jafar cracks Grande with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jafar misses with a takedown attempt - Grande sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a right hook to the body.
Grande on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grande is looking to slow Jafar down with leg kicks.
Grande throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
It looked like Grande wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grande.
Grande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Grande.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Jafar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Chico Grande showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grande 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Chico Grande!
Jesus Chico Grande took some time post fight to say the following; 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
Syn 765
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Jafar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Can looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jafar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jafar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Jafar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Can to his feet.
Jafar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jafar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Jafar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Can moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Can lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jafar at a distance.
Can gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Can throws a big shot that misses.
Can cracks Jafar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ameri Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Can takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Can tenderised Jafar's leg. Jafar is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Can. #T1#
The fighters circling - Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Can scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Can throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Can as he jumps to the side.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
Jafar drops his hands momentarily and Can takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Can displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jafar.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Can uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Can.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.
A nice side step and Jafar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Can as he connects with a hook.
Ameri Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jafar blocks a low kick nicely.
Can connects with an inside leg kick.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Can circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Can moves away.#T2#
Jafar thuds a left hand into Can's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jafar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jafar takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses.
Can misses with a jab to the body
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Can scores with a punch to the head.
Can takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jafar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Can momentarily.
Can lands with a nice body kick.
Can lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jafar's sensitive parts.
Can moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Can throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Can takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jafar ducks right into an uppercut from Can.
Jafar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Can.
Jafar tries to move into range but Can moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Can takes a jab right on the kisser.
Can tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
Can lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jafar backs up against the cage.
Can is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Good leg kick by Can.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
An attempted straight right counter from Can misses the target.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Can can pounce on him.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.#CL2#
Jafar clinches up against the cage.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Can throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
Can misses with a body punch.
Can misses with some punches.
Jafar tries to work over Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Can.
A short right from Can on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
#T4#
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Can - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Can misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Can misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Can prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Can trying to control the position but instead, Jafar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Can into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ameri Can dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Can throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Jafar clinches up with Can and pushes him back against the cage.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Can tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Can backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
Can lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards. #BC#
Can escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Can misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Can throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Can scores with a shot to the body.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Can's head but Can sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Jafar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Can keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Can is avoiding it.
Can darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Jafar shoots for a takedown but Can saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Can.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Can keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jafar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Can.
Jafar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Can.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Can is just out of range.
Ameri Can is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar digs a good hook to Can's body.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Can misses.
Can lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Can scores with a punch to the head.
Can throws a quick inside leg kick.
Can throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Jafar blocks a leg kick.
Can slips a jab from Jafar.
Can scores with a jab. Jafar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Can swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Can scoring well with a low kick there.
Can is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jafar can do to turn this around?
Jafar lands a nice hook to Can's body. Can takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Can takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Can connects with a body shot that sends Jafar's belly button to the back.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Can throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Can's corner calls for a 1-2. Can obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Can.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Can swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Can misses with a straight right.
Jafar lands a jab to the head.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jafar checks it well.
Jafar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Can lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Can looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Can bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jafar's head.
Can rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jafar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Can takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Can misses with a looping right.
Jafar moves out of range as Can strikes.
A nice side step and Jafar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jafar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jafar walks into a stiff left hand from Can.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Can swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Can.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar moves out of range as Can strikes.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
Jafar scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Jafar misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Can scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Can connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Can finds it's target.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Can lands with a straight right. Jafar didn't see that one coming.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Can misses with a low kick.
Can lands with a nice body punch.
Can scores with a hook to the body. Jafar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar lands a jab to Can's midsection.
Can buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can throws a leg kick which misses Jafar's front leg but catches the back leg as Jafar tries to avoid it.
Jafar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jafar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Can swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Can swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ameri Can dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Can gets caught flat footed, as Jafar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Can uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Can lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jafar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Can tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
Can keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Can misses with a two punch combination.
Can throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Can.
Can scoring well with a low kick there.
Jafar lands a jab to Can's midsection.
Can throws a series of punches but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar checks a low kick from Can.
Jafar dips to his left and cracks Can with an uppercut!#TD2#
Jafar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Can's half guard.
Can kicks off Jafar and gets to his feet. #T1#
Can will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Can finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Can lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Can in his tracks.
Can motions for Jafar to come forward. Can throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Can defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Can throws a leg kick but Jafar moved away.
Jafar throws the left hand but Can avoids the punch easily.
Jafar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jafar checks a low kick from Can.
Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jafar thuds a left hand into Can's body.#CL2#
Jafar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ameri Can is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jafar blocks a body shot from Can.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Can lands with a left to the head.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Jafar tries to work over Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Can scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Can's elbow.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar tries to work over Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Jafar.
Can lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not. #T3#
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Can looking to stall.
Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Can controls his hands.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Can controls the action.
Jafar works on Can's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar tries to work over Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar works on Can's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Can backwards. #T4#
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Can's head.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Can works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Can misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
#BC#
Can escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Can moved out of range nicely.
Can moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jafar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nuri Jafar.
I think Can 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ameri Can!
A less than humble Ameri Can misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
Syn Brak vs Tower 2
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Green throws a sloppy body shot
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jafar.
Green takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Green.
Green with the inside leg kick.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jafar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Jafar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Jafar decides to stand and escape the position.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Green looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Green lands with a nice body kick.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Jafar jabs at Green's body.
Jafar defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jafar thinking.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Jafar has managed to clinch.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Green.
Jafar pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Green blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Green breaks the clinch.
Green throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Green throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Green swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Green is looking to wear down Jafar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Jafar with a poor takedown
and Green counters with a leg kick.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Jafar finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Jafar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Jafar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Jafar.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Jafar shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jafar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Green was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jafar on the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a straight left.
Green lands the left hand.#TD2#
Jafar looking to score a takedown here. Green is defending well but Jafar drives through and ends up in Green's guard.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Jafar throws a big elbow that misses.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jafar trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Green content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Jafar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Green presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've been informed that Jafar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Green lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Green misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Green breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Green loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Jafar backs away, Green returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Green works the jab nicely.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Green misses.
Jafar misses the jab.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Green.
Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jafar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Green - that will leave a mark!
Jafar thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Green misses with a hook
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jafar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Jafar moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green walks into a jab.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
Jafar swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
#CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar working aggressively here.
#T4#
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Green misses with the head strike.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Green tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Green pushes Jafar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Green scores with a nice hook to the head.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Green misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Green will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Jafar tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Jafar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Green.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Green stuns Jafar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Green sizes up Jafar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Green looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Green.
Green misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Jafar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jafar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Green misses with a hook.
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Jafar throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces Jafar off the cage and back into range.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Jafar takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.#T2#
Jafar lands a head shot.
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!
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Green lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Green throws a wild body kick that Jafar sees coming a mile off.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Jafar lands a body shot.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Jafar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Green. That one must have hurt.
Green swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Green misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Jafar misses.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Green cracks Jafar with an open hand slap.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Jafar's front leg but catches the back leg as Jafar tries to avoid it.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Green thuds a left hand into Jafar's body.#T4#
Jafar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Jafar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jafar shoots in looking for a takedown. Ronaldo tries to sprawl out of it but Jafar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ronaldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar throws a good cross that connects.
Jafar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ronaldo under the eye.
Ronaldo looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
Jafar cracks Ronaldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Ronaldo - just one landing.
Ronaldo is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Jafar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ronaldo on his heels. He'll look to pass Ronaldo's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Ronaldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Jafar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jafar takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Ronaldo scores with a body shot.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Ronaldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Jafar off the cage and back into range.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Jafar misses the jab.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ronaldo throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Jafar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jafar. #BC2#
Ronaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar drops his hands momentarily and Ronaldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jafar takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Jafar darts in and clinches Ronaldo up against the cage.
Jafar lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ronaldo can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ronaldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jafar cracks Ronaldo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jafar stuns Ronaldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ronaldo throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Jafar takes one to the chin there.
A low kick lands for Ronaldo.
Jafar needs to keep his hands up - Ronaldo had a free shot at his head there.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ronaldo.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tried to score with a low kick but Jafar checks it.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that Jafar semi-blocks.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jafar. That did some damage!
Jafar scores with a hook to the body. Ronaldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Ronaldo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo throws out a leg kick but Jafar moves out of range and Ronaldo only half commits.
Jafar connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ronaldo is fending him off so far but Jafar persists. Nope, Ronaldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Watch Out Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Ronaldo's head but Ronaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ronaldo scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo misses with a head kick.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Ronaldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jafar. Jafar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronaldo.
Jafar slips a straight right by Ronaldo.
Jafar scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Jafar slips a straight right by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo wants to slow Jafar down by chopping away at his legs.
Ronaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar lands an overhand right.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jafar checks it well.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo lands with a nice body punch.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Watch Out Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronaldo thumps Jafar with a low kick.
Jafar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ronaldo.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo misses with a two punch combination.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Ronaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo walks into a stiff left hand from Jafar.
Ronaldo moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Ronaldo connects with a leg kick.
Jafar lands with a hook. Ronaldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ronaldo looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar with a hook.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar cracks Ronaldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ronaldo.
Jafar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Jafar cracks Ronaldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jafar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ronaldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ronaldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Jafar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ronaldo throws a right and a left that Jafar avoids nicely.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jafar.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Ronaldo pushes him off.
Ronaldo blocks a jab.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Jafar pushes Ronaldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards. #BC2#
Ronaldo breaks the clinch.
Jafar checks a low kick from Ronaldo.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jafar misses with a straight left. #T2#
A head kick misses from Ronaldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Ronaldo motions for Jafar to come forward. Ronaldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar darts in looking for a takedown but Ronaldo gets double underhooks and turns Jafar into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Jafar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ronaldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ronaldo slips under a jab from Jafar.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jafar.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Ronaldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jafar. That did some damage!
Jafar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jafar swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ronaldo wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Ronaldo tests Jafar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Ronaldo circles away.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
Jafar avoids the head kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Jafar blocks the low kick.
Jafar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ronaldo manages to circle out of the way.
Ronaldo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jafar works Ronaldo's body with a nice hook.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.
Ronaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Ronaldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronaldo cracks Jafar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ronaldo.#TD#
Jafar drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar 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. #SUB2#
Ronaldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Jafar gets to his feet. Ronaldo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ronaldo staying out of range there.
Ronaldo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar works the jab nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jafar lands a jab.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Ronaldo scores with a push kick.
Ronaldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jafar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Watch Out Ronaldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ronaldo feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Ronaldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ronaldo tries to land a front kick but Jafar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Jafar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo flicks out a counter leg kick but Jafar steps away.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Jafar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Ronaldo does no damage.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Jafar throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Jafar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jafar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ronaldo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jafar trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Jafar controlling the position from side mount.
Ronaldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ronaldo wants to control but Jafar postures up.
Ronaldo seems a little lost for a moment, as Jafar dominates the positioning.#SU#
Jafar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ronaldo to his feet.
Jafar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Ronaldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar wants to clinch.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ronaldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRonaldo.
Ronaldo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ronaldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ronaldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo throws a solid leg kick but Jafar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ronaldo.
Ronaldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Jafar drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar connects with a couple of short punches.
Ronaldo controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself. #SU#
Jafar gets to his feet. Ronaldo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ronaldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Ronaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Ronaldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ronaldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ronaldo scores with a jab. Jafar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronaldo throws out the jab.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ronaldo feints a counter leg kick.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Ronaldo misses the jab.
Jafar works the jab nicely.
Ronaldo keeps Jafar at a distance using the push kick.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ronaldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Jafar's front leg but catches the back leg as Jafar tries to avoid it.
Ronaldo lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Ronaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Ronaldo. That snapped Jafar's head back.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ronaldo can pounce on him.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ronaldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Ronaldo is out of range.
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo dips to his left and cracks Jafar with an uppercut!
Ronaldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jafar's head.
Ronaldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jafar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Ronaldo misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watch Out Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ronaldo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watch Out Ronaldo!
An out of breath Watch Out Ronaldo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Syn 710
Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matus duly obliges. #TD#
Jafar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matus's guard.
Matus wants to stand up but Jafar is controlling him.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Matus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Jafar is working to get back to half guard.
Jafar regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Jafar is positioning himself well to prevent Matus advancing to mount.
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet.
Jafar is looking for a sweep. Matus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
I've been told that Matus has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Matus stands up and waves to Jafar to follow him.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jafar is defended easily by Matus.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.#T3#
Jafar lands a lovely overhand right.
Jafar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Matus.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Matus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
Matus lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matus.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Matus.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar. #T4#
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Matus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jafar blocks a leg kick.
Jafar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matus's head backwards.#CL#
Jafar clinches up against the cage.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matus's elbow.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Jafar is working Matus over against the cage.
Matus trying to control the position but instead, Jafar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matus into the cage.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matus prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Matus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Matus misses with a kick to the body
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jafar scores with a jab.
Matus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matus throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matus feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Jafar throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
Jafar backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.#CL#
Jafar takes the fight into the clinch.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar. #BC2#
Matus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Matus against the cage.
Matus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar working aggressively here.
#T1#
Matus scores with a hook to the body.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Matus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matus slips under a jab from Jafar.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus throws out a counter right but Jafar avoids it with no problem.
Matus scores with a hook.
Matus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matus has time to react.
Jafar lands a right hook to the body.
Matus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matus misses with a leg kick.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Matus misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Matus circles away.
Jafar backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Jafar tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Jafar scores with a punch to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook to the body
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar scores with a hook.#T3#
Jafar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar fails with the takedown
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Matus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Jafar lands a right hook to the body.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus punishes Jafar's body with a nice straight punch.
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Matus feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Jafar wants to clinch but Matus slips to the side
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Matus circles away.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar avoiding damage as Matus throws knees to the body.
Matus blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jafar gets through Matus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Matus manages to break the clinch.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Matus moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.#TD#
Matus tries to sprawl but Jafar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Matus won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar connects with a jab.
Jafar misses with a takedown
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus slips under a jab.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Matus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Jafar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jafar misses with a takedown
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Matus misses.
Jafar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matus manages to circle out of the way.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Jafar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Matus moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Jafar lands a nice hook to Matus's body. Matus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus jabs Jafar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jafar closes the distance and clinches up with Matus, looking for a takedown. Jafar pushes Matus against the cage but Matus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jafar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matus.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matus sprawls well. Matus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jafar gets slowly back to his feet.
Matus walks into a stiff left hand from Jafar.
Matus stuffs the takedown.
Jafar misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Jafar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matus swivels and escapes.
Matus stuffs the takedown attempt from Jafar. Jafar gets slowly back to his feet.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Matus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Jafar.
Jafar moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jafar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matus. That one must have hurt.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Jafar connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Matus takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jafar's head.
Matus throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Matus circles away and keeps his distance.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jafar clobbers Matus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
A jab lands there for Jafar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nuri Jafar thanked Core Combat for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
$$$ PRODUCTIONS 1
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Experiment looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jafar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Experiment ducks right into an uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar tries to clinch up
letting Experiment counter with a right hand.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Experiment scoring well with a low kick there.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Experiment circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged Experiment in a clinch.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar takes an elbow to the temple.
Experiment goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Experiment creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jafar's defenses.
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses.
Experiment misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Jafar in his tracks for a moment.
Jafar cracks Experiment with a nice body shot.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Experiment.
Experiment digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Experiment tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Experiment back against the cage.
Experiment lands an elbow just above Jafar 's eye. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Jafar.
Experiment misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Experiment takes a shot to the head.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar gets through Experiment's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Experiment leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jafar is working Experiment over against the cage.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Nuri Jafar has been cut.
Jafar avoids the elbow strike from Experiment, against the cage.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jafar's brow.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Experiment slowing the pace effectively.
Experiment lands a body punch in the clinch.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Jafar tries to work over Experiment's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Jafar avoids the elbow strike from Experiment, against the cage.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finnish Experiment will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nuri Jafar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Experiment uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jafar lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment's head back.
#CL#
Jafar takes the fight into the clinch.
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
Jafar is leaning against Experiment and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Experiment lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Experiment misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Experiment's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Experiment taking a breather. #T1#
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Jafar takes an elbow to the temple.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Experiment.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Jafar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Jafar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
#T3#
Experiment lands a right hand.
Jafar dodges an elbow strike from Experiment.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment lands a damaging elbow.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Jafar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Experiment lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Jafar is rocked!
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #T4#
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Experiment lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment stalling in the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Experiment misses with some punches.
Experiment fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar cracks Experiment with a nice body shot.
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Experiment lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Jafar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nuri Jafar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Experiment has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment's head.
Experiment throws a leg kick
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Jafar looks to clinch
letting Experiment counter with a right hand.
Jafar dives in and grabs Experiment's left leg, looking for a takedown. Experiment pushes down on Jafar's head and hops out.
Experiment drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Experiment against the cage.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment tries to stall but Jafar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Experiment tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Experiment back against the cage.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Experiment lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow. #T1#
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar cracks Experiment with a nice body shot.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar blocks the elbow strike.
Jafar tries to work over Experiment's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Experiment doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Experiment throws an elbow but misses.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Experiment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
Experiment throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Experiment lands a shot to the body.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Experiment works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
Experiment lands a body shot.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Experiment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jafar's brow.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
#T4#
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Experiment taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jafar dodges an elbow strike from Experiment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Experiment lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Experiment throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Jafar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnish Experiment.
I think Experiment has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Finnish Experiment!
Finnish Experiment decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
Syn 694 Marciano vs Gaetz
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jäger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jäger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
Jäger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
A quick step to the side and Jafar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jäger blocks a jab.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Jäger is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jäger.
Jafar slips under a jab from Jäger.
Jäger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jafar lands a jab to Jäger's midsection.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jäger enables Jafar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jäger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jäger is proving hard to escape from.
Jäger trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
Jäger wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jäger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Jäger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Jafar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jäger.
Jafar scores with a jab to the head.
Jafar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jäger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jäger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jäger staying out of range there.
Jafar misses with a hook. Jäger ducked under it nicely.
Jafar misses with a hook. Jäger ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
Jäger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jafar.
Jäger misses with a series of wild punches.
Jafar slips a jab from Jäger.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Jäger. #T2##TD#
Jafar feints and as Jäger raises his hands in defense, Jafar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar tries to stand but Jäger is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Jäger looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jäger 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.#SUB2#
Jäger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jäger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Jäger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jäger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.#T3#
Jafar content to stall in guard here. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jafar stands and steps away. Jäger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jafar lands a nice hook to Jäger's body. Jäger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jäger misses with a body kick.
Jäger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jäger.
Jafar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Jafar scores with a takedown into Jäger's guard.
Jafar looking to pass the guard.
Jäger 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.#T4#
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Jäger is keeping the position.
Jäger is trying to keep Jafar in close.
Jäger looking for a sweep. Not yet Jäger, not yet.
Jafar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jäger's guard.
Jäger is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Jafar is going to stand back up.
Jäger tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jäger trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's time! Jafar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Jäger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jäger misses with a low kick.
Jäger blocks a jab.
Jäger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Jäger feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Jafar swings for the body but Jäger moves out of range.
Jafar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Jäger keeps it at a distance.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jäger.
An attempted straight right counter from Jafar misses the target.
Jab from Jafar.
Jäger looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Jafar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger misses with a low kick.
Jafar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jäger moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Jafar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jäger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jäger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jafar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Jafar has Jäger pulled in close to control his posture.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Jäger tries to pass. #ES#
Jafar pushes Jäger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jafar blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jäger. Those never looked like landing.
Jafar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jäger throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but Jäger manages to avoid it.
Jäger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jäger misses with a straight right.
Jäger misses with a wild body shot.
Jäger looks to land a body kick but Jafar moved away.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Jäger is just out of range.
Fallschirm Jäger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jäger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jäger with the counter takedown but Jafar avoids it easily.#T2#
Jäger misses with a body kick.
Jäger misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar tests Jäger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jäger manages to avoid it.
Jäger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jafar slips a jab from Jäger.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Jäger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jäger.
Jäger lands a really nice looking cross but Jafar seems unphased.
Jafar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jafar scores with a sloppy right hand. Jäger should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Jäger.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jäger can do to turn this around?
Jäger with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Jäger takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Jafar has managed to clinch.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jäger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jäger.
Jäger misses with a body punch.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Jäger.
Jäger lands with a left to the head.
Jafar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jäger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Jafar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jäger, pushing him back against the cage.
Jafar tries a body shot but Jäger blocks it.
#BC2#
Jäger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Jäger moved out of range nicely.
Jäger scores with the left hand. Jafar knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice sprawl there from Jafar as Jäger shoots in.
Jäger misses with the combination.
Jafar lands with an overhand left.
Jäger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jäger misses with a leg kick.
Jäger tries to land a body kick
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Jafar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jäger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Jäger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jäger is looking to reverse the position.
Jäger can't do much from the bottom here.
Jäger is looking to regain half guard here but Jafar keeps moving and retains side control.
Jäger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
That's time! Jafar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jäger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jafar catches Jäger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jafar takes a swing at Jäger's ribcage but misses.
Jäger looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jäger misses with a body kick. #TD#
Jafar drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Jafar stands up and waves to Jäger to follow him.
Nice uppercut there from Jäger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jafar checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jafar misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jäger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jäger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jäger. That's going to slow Jafar down. #T1#
Jafar misses with a lunging right hand
and Jäger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jafar's knee momentarily.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Jäger.
Jafar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of Jäger's head.
Jäger scores with a decent looking hook.
Jafar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jäger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jäger.
Jafar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jäger on the side of the head.
Jäger throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
Jäger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jafar stuffs the takedown attempt from Jäger. Jäger gets slowly back to his feet.
Jäger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Jafar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Fallschirm Jäger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SU#
Jafar stands up from half guard. #TD#
Jafar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jafar is keen to just control but Jäger is a slippery customer.
Jafar uses his free foot to push down on Jäger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jäger.
Jäger is looking to get to half guard.
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Jäger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jafar is pressing down on Jäger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jäger is holding on for now. #SU#
Jafar postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jäger to stand up.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Jäger keeps it at a distance.
Jäger looks to land a combination but Jafar avoids it well.
Jäger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jäger lands with an overhand left.
Jäger scores with a punch to the head.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jäger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jafar lands the left hand.
Jäger swings widly with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Jafar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jäger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jäger is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jäger stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.
Jäger won't allow Jafar to get back to his feet.
Jäger throws a strike but Jafar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jäger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jäger keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Jafar gets to his feet. Jäger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jäger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar very nearly forgot to thank Core Combat amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Syn 685 Toivonen vs Dog
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Jafar tests Gro Ulfimph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar misses the jab.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Jafar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gro Ulfimph looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jafar wants to stand but Gro Ulfimph is controlling his arm.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to improve his position.
Jafar working away.
Jafar taking a breather here.
Jafar working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gro Ulfimph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jafar controls the position. #SU#
Jafar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jafar scores with a hook.#CL#
Jafar rushes Gro Ulfimph and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Jafar stands there with Gro Ulfimph around his waist. Gro Ulfimph gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Gro Ulfimph successfully pulls guard.
Jafar advances position into side control!
Jafar happy to just control the position for now.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gro Ulfimph struggling a bit here.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Jafar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gro Ulfimph to get to his feet. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph tries to sprawl but Jafar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Gro Ulfimph preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph has a hand on Jafar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jafar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gro Ulfimph tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gro Ulfimph can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Jafar is working for a guillotine from mount but Gro Ulfimph frees his head quite easily.
#SU#
Jafar stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gro Ulfimph.#T4#
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Gro Ulfimph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.
Jafar lands a jab to Gro Ulfimph's midsection.
Jafar stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Ulfimph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gro Ulfimph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Jafar shoots in and gets a takedown into Gro Ulfimph's guard.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's time! Jafar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gro Ulfimph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar moves out of range of the leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a double jab.
Jafar lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph digs a right hand into Jafar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jafar's gas tank.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gro Ulfimph can do to turn this around?
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
#T2#
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
#TD2#
Gro Ulfimph drags the fight down to the ground.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position for now.
Gro Ulfimph is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position for now.
Gro Ulfimph pulls Jafar in close to prevent any damage.
Gro Ulfimph has a closed guard, preventing Jafar from standing up.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving.
Jafar wants to stand but Gro Ulfimph has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Jafar's front leg with a kick but Jafar checks it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jafar momentarily.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gro Ulfimph wants to slow Jafar down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab, jab by Gro Ulfimph - just one landing.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that misses.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Gro Ulfimph's belly button to the back.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jafar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jafar's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gro Ulfimph connects with a crisp jab.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight left.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jafars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jafar cracks Gro Ulfimph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Jafar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jafar.
Jafar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range.
Jafar cracks Gro Ulfimph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Jafar blocks the low kick.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.#TD#
Jafar feints and as Gro Ulfimph raises his hands in defense, Jafar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jafar is looking to stand up but Gro Ulfimph won't let him. #SU#
Jafar gets to his feet. Gro Ulfimph looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jafar pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph thumps Jafar with a low kick.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Gro Ulfimph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a leg kick.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Ulfimph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar checks a leg kick.#TD#
Jafar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gro Ulfimph's half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to full guard.
Gro Ulfimph moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Jafar stands and steps away. Gro Ulfimph gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick, looking for Jafar's leg but Jafar calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gro Ulfimph, right into the meat.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Jafar moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick.
Jafar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jafar works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
Jafar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jafar throws a shot to the body.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but Jafar moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jafar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Gro Ulfimph tries to get set, Jafar tries to push him back and clinch up but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid the attempt.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Jafar digs a good body shot into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Jafar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jafar moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph strikes.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
Jafar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Jafar 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.
#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nuri Jafar.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Jafar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Narz wants to slow Jafar down by chopping away at his legs.
Narz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Jafar clinches with his opponent.
Narz blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narz tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Narz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narz misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Narz.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not. #T1#
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
Narz works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands.
Jafar works on Narz's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Narz.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narz tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Narz throws a head punch that misses.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Narz leaning against his opponent.
Narz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Narz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jafar lands a right hand. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Jafar.
Narz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Narz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Narz takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Narz connects with an inside leg kick.
Narz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Narz tries to keep at a distance but Jafar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz tries to stall but Jafar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Narz tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Narz.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Narz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Narz scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Narz.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Jafar is leaning against Narz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
Narz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Narz avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narz tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Narz wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jafar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Narz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jafar circles away quickly and effectively.
Narz connects with a single shot there.
Narz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Narz takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Narz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Narz is looking to slow Jafar down with leg kicks.
Narz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Narz moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Narz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Narz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Narz.
A head kick misses from Narz.
Narz takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narz.
Nice takedown defense from Narz. No joy for Jafar on that attempt.
Jafar avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
A jab from Narz misses.
Jafar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jafar throws a good cross that connects.
Jafar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jafar slips under a jab from Narz.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Narz moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Narz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Narz misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Narz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jafar thuds his right hand into Narz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Narz as he avoids it easily.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Narz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD#
Jafar drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SU2#
Narz gets to his feet. Jafar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Narz throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it. #CL2#
Narz has Jafar up against the cage in a clinch.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Narz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz lands a body punch.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
A right hand to the body from Narz.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz is looking to control Jafar's arms but Jafar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Narz has his back to the cage.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Narz.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Narz lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Narz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Jafar does it's job there.
Narz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Narz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Narz gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Narz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Jafar lands an overhand right.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jafar staying out of range there.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Narz. That snapped Jafar's head back.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Narz throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jab from Jafar.
Narz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jafar.
Jafar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jafar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Narz takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Narz stuns Jafar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Narz pushes him off.
Narz throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Narz connects with an inside leg kick.
Narz throws a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Narz swivels and escapes.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Narz feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Narz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Narz avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Narz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narz can pounce on him.
Narz tries a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Narz's belly button to the back.
Jafar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Narz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jafar somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jafar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Narz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Narz throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Jafar moves out of range as Narz throws a body kick.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz scores with a jab to the body.
Narz scores with a sloppy right hand. Jafar should have avoided that one.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
A clash of legs there as Jafar blocks the low kick.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar takes a swing at Narz's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jafar blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Narz.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
A short left from Narz.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Narz blocks an uppercut.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Narz.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Narz.
Narz lands with a short shot to the head.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Narz tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Narz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Narz!
Peter Narz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'.
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Event:
ICS 8
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Jafar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingston. That one must have hurt.
Jafar catches Kingston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jafar throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Kingston digs a good body shot into Jafar's ribs.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingston. Kingston obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jafar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jafar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Jafar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Jafar misses. #T1#
Jafar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kingston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Kingston scores with a punch to the head.
Kingston tries to land a front kick but Jafar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jafar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingston can pounce on him.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar misses with a hook
and Kingston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
Kingston throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Kingston lands a head shot.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingston.
Kingston is looking to wear down Jafar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters circling a little - Kingston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kingston throws a right hand that misses
and Jafar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jafar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kingston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kingston cracks a nice hook into Jafar's ribs.
Kingston throws a shot to the body.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar lands a really nice looking cross but Kingston seems unphased.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Jafar scores with a jab to the head.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Kingston misses with the body kick
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Kingston slips under a jab from Jafar.
Kingston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.
It seemed like Jafar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a leg kick.
Kingston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Kingston.
Jafar moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Kingston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jafar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingston scrambles back to his feet.
Kingston throws a low kick, looking for Jafar's leg but Jafar calmly moves out of range.
Jafar blocks a low kick nicely.
Kingston cracks Jafar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jafar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
Kingston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Kingston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jafar just manages to avoid it.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Jafar misses with an uppercut
and Kingston counters with a nice body shot.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Kingston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kingston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jafar slips under a jab from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Kingston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Kingston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jafar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kingston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston looks to throw a body kick
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Jafar scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingstons head.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kingston is leaning against Jafar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Kingston pushes Jafar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Jafar blocks a body shot from Kingston.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston lands an uppercut.
Kingston cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Kingston.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Kingston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Kingston misses with a right hand
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Kingston misses.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Kingston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kingston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kingston jabs Jafar right on the nose. Jafar blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Jafar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jafar needs to keep his hands up - Kingston had a free shot at his head there.
Kingston slips a straight right by Jafar.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
Jafar misses with a right hand
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Kingston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingston working aggressively here.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kingston.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Kingston manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kingston. #CL2#
Jafar darts in and clinches Kingston up against the cage.
Kingston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingston tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingston tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Kingston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #BC#
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jafars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Kingston misses
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Jafar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kingston with a body shot.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Kingston takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Kingston misses with a leg kick
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingston gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston tried to counter with a leg kick but Jafar avoided it.
Kingston thumps Jafar with a low kick.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jafar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kingston thinking.
A jab from Kingston misses.
Kingston throws a right hand that misses
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Carl Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar lands with a hook. Kingston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingston.
Jafar throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Kingston jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kingston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Kingston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jafar throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range.
Jafar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jafar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kingston lands with an uppercut that bounces Jafar off the cage and back into range.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Jafar saw that one coming. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a hook but Kingston avoids it easily.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Jafar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body. Kingston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Jafar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Jafar misses. #T3#
Kingston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jafar on the side of the head.
Kingston scores with a nice body kick.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
Kingston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Kingston throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar avoids the head kick by Kingston.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Kingston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingston cracks Jafar with a good jab.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Kingston.
Kingston throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Kingston scores with a jab.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston lands a head shot.
Kingston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
A jab lands there for Kingston.
Kingston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Jafar avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Kingston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nuri Jafar.
I think Jafar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carl Kingston!
Our winner, Carl Kingston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Event:
ICS 3
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sheedy!
Jafar avoids the body shot from Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jafar scores with the left hand. Sheedy knows he should have avoided that one.
Sheedy tried to score with a low kick but Jafar checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jafar, as that shot connected.
Jafar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jafar stuns Sheedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Sheedy misses.
Sheedy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with a hook. Sheedy ducked under it nicely.
Sheedy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jafar.
Sheedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheedy.
Sheedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sheedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jafar throws a body punch but Sheedy moves out of range. #KD2#
Sheedy lands a left and a right that send Jafar crashing to the mat, dazed. Sheedy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Jafar is rocked!
Sheedy is stalking Jafar. Jafar circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sheedy, and it's lights out! Jafar really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Sheedy!
Nuri Jafar was interviewed post fight and said 'He did not follow the script'.
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Event:
Pride Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Jafar connects with the punch.
Jafar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cooter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Cooter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Cooter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Cooter's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
Cooter blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cooter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Cooter.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooter lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar tries to work over Cooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooter misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooter. #TD2#
Cooter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Jafar is trying to keep Cooter in close.
Cooter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jafar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jafar wants to stand but Cooter is controlling the position.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Jafar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jafar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jafar being controlled here, momentarily.
Cooter trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jafar slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jafar digs a good body shot into Cooter's ribs.
Cooter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooter.
Cooter goes for a double leg but Jafar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jafar continues to drive forward.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cobweb Cooter.
Jab from Jafar.
Cooter misses the body punch
and Jafar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cooter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooter manages to avoid it.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cooter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Cooter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jafar's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jafar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cooter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Cooter.
Cooter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
A short left from Cooter.
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!
Cooter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jafar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cooter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.#CL#
Jafar has managed to clinch.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cooter.
Cooter tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Nice body punch from Cooter - that landed with a thud.
Cooter looking to stall.
#T4#
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooter's elbow.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooter controls his hands.
Cooter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooter's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Cooter.
Cooter lands with a light punch inside.
Cooter tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Cooter.
Cooter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Cooter looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cooter defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooter! But no joy.
Cooter just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands a body shot.
A big right from Jafar misses.
It seemed like Cooter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooter with a hook.
Jafar works Cooter's body with a nice hook.
Cooter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jafar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooter thinking.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooter misses with a wild combination.
Jafar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter tries a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Cooter lands with a nice body kick.
Jafar cracks Cooter with a good jab.
Jafar swings for the body but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Cooter.
Jafar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Jafar avoids the body shot from Cooter.
Cooter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cooter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar catches Cooter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jafar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cooter throws out a loose jab but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jafar throws a body punch but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jafar takes a step back to recover.
Cooter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooter.
Cooter misses with a straight left.
Nuri Jafar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Cooter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cooter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Jafar throws a right hand that misses
and Jafar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooter misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooter.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Cooter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jafar throws out a powerful jab.
Cooter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooter.
Jafar throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Cooter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jafar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jafar'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.#T3#
Cooter wants to take a breather but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cooter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jafar tries to kick Cooter off but Cooter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jafar is refusing to be controlled, as Cooter sits in half guard.
Cooter slips a nice elbow through Jafar's hands, connecting with Jafar's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cooter lands a nice short elbow.
Cooter is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cooter. #T4#
Jafar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cooter.
Jafar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cooter.
Cooter trying to control the pace.
Cooter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jafar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cooter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cooter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cooter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cobweb Cooter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooter.
Jafar scores with a punch to the head.
Cooter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jafar tries to clinch but Cooter moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cooter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut there from Jafar.
Jafar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cooter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Cooter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooter swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Cooter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jafar rather than just go for the knockout.
Cooter avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Cooter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Cooter misses with a takedown attempt
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cobweb Cooter.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooter! But no joy.
Cooter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cooter misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cooter.
Jafar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cooter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cooter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jafar throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Jafar.
Cooter fails with a takedown attempt.
Jafar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cooter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Jafar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jafar jabs Cooter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooter throws out the jab.
Cooter misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooter shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Cooter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Cooter lands with a nice combination. Jafar backs away looking to recover.
Cooter keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cooter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Cooter pushes him off.
Cooter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cooter looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
Jafar takes a swing at Cooter's ribcage but misses.
Cooter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooter.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Cooter.
Jafar slips a jab and a cross from Cooter.
#T4#
Nice shot lands for Cooter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooter shoots in but Jafar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from Jafar lands.
Cooter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jafar with a nice cross.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar takes a swing at Cooter's ribcage but misses.
Cooter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooter.
Cooter throws a sloppy body shot
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jafar blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jafar 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Cobweb Cooter spoke after the fight, saying 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'.
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Pride FC 58
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Jafar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jafar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jafar takes one to the side of the head.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Jafar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kingston on the side of the head.
Jafar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Kingston tries to land a body kick
and Jafar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kingston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jafar lands with an uppercut that bounces Kingston off the cage and back into range.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Kingston moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingston there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Jafar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jafar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston throws a good cross that connects.
Kingston drops his hands momentarily and Jafar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Kingston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jafar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Kingston connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Kingston tries a quick counter leg kick but Jafar is wise to it.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kingston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Jafar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Jafar saw that one coming.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Good leg kick by Kingston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Jafar blocks the low kick.
Kingston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jafar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jafar throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kingston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Jafar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kingston.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Kingston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jafar misses the target.#T3#
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kingston moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Jafar blocks a low kick nicely.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Kingston with a nice cross.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jafar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kingston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jafar's knee momentarily.
Jab, jab by Kingston - just one landing.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Jafar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kingston under the eye.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar checks a leg kick.#T4#
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Kingston connects with a nice looking jab.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Kingston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jafar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Jafar misses with an uppercut
and Kingston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carl Kingston will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Kingston.
Kingston throws a front kick aimed at Jafar's knee but Jafar avoids it well.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kingston with a nice cross.
A jab from Jafar does it's job there.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Jafar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Kingston feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Jafar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Kingston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some bone on bone action there as Jafar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kingston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingston.
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingston defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jafar connects with a jab.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jafar's sensitive parts.
Kingston misses with a hook.#T2#
Jafar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kingston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jafar throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jafar momentarily.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Jafar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Jafar takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingston lands a body punch. #T3##BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingston slips a jab from Jafar.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Jafar backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Jafar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingston, pushing him back against the cage.
Kingston gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar. #BC2#
Kingston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jafar takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston cracks the inside of Jafar's front leg.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Jafar misses the target.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Carl Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jafar takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Jafar thuds his right hand into Kingston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Kingston misses.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston slips a jab from Jafar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Kingston - just one landing.
Jafar cracks Kingston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Jafar looks to clinch
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jafar throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Kingston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Kingston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston misses with a straight left. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kingston.
Donk. Jafar catches Kingston right on the button with a cross.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kingston.#CL#
Jafar rushes Kingston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Kingston.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch.
Jafar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jafar throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Kingston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jafar doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingston punishes Jafar's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar blocks a head kick by Kingston.
#T2#
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Kingston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jafar in his tracks.
Kingston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Kingston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston takes one on the button.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Kingston lands the left hand.#T3#
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jafar. That did some damage!
Kingston delivers a nice body kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Kingston defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Kingston pushes him off.
Kingston thuds his right hand into Jafar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Kingston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jafar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Good work by Jafar as he checks the leg kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jafar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jafar lands with a right hand.
Jafar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kingston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jafar's calf.
Kingston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Kingston.
I think Kingston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carl Kingston!
A relieved looking Carl Kingston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Event:
EFC Hepple vs Hooper
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Jafar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jafar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Jafar.#CL2#
Matonen moves into range and clinches up with Jafar.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar slips a jab from Matonen.
Matonen throws a body kick that misses.
Matonen connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen takes one on the button.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Jafar moves his leg out of the way.
Jafar lands with an uppercut that bounces Matonen off the cage and back into range.
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matonen.#T1#
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Matonen throws a push kick but Jafar slaps the foot to one side.
Jafar checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. Jafar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jafar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Matonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jafar's sensitive parts.
Matonen misses with a right hand
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Matonen.
Jafar scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Matonen's head back.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jafar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matonen lands the left hand.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Jafar scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Jafar. #CL#
Jafar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Matonen stalling against the cage.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jafar as Matonen tries to tie him up.
Matonen cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #BC2#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jafar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Matonen lands but Jafar takes it in his stride.
Jafar throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen tries to clinch
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Jafar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.#T4#
Matonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Jafar takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Jafar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matonen connects with the punch.
Jafar slips a jab from Matonen.
Matonen throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
Matonen moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Matonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jafar takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Jafar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matonen doesn't seem phased though.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen misses with a right hand
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jafar throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Matonen.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen cracks the inside of Jafar's front leg.
Jafar punishes Matonen's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Jafar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jafar throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Matonen is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
A jab from Jafar does it's job there.
Jafar lands a jab to the head.
Jafar connects with a right hand. Matonen shakes it off.
Jafar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matonen's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matonen. Jafar shrugs it off though.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jafar checks it well.
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
Jafar defending well as Matonen loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Matonen misses with a hook.
Matonen throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Matonen's shoulder, as Matonen tries to avoid the shot.
Matonen lands a head kick!
Jafar thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Matonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matonen can do to turn this around?
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jafar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matonen throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Matonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar lands with a hook. Matonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Jafar scores with a decent looking hook.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Jafar keeps it at a distance.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Jafar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Matonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matonen misses with a hook
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Jafar blocks the body kick.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen tries a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matonen in his tracks. #T4#
Jafar scores with a jab. Matonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Jafar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Jafar clinches with his opponent.
Matonen looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Jafar has managed to clinch.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Matonen scores with a jab. Jafar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar backing away here, and Matonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar clobbers Matonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jafar checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Matonen is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Matonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar backing away here, and Matonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Jafar blocks the low kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Jafar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Jafar.#CL2#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Jafar against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
Matonen is leaning against Jafar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Jafar lands.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Matonen.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jafar clinches.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Matonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Jafar catches Matonen right on the button with a cross.
Jafar with a nice cross.
Jafar swats away the attempt to clinch by Matonen.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matonen misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar checks a low kick from Matonen.
A left lands for Jafar.#T4##CL#
Jafar has Matonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Jafar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nuri Jafar made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EFC Turnbull vs Zexi
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ruenroeng is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ruenroeng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Jafar pushes him off.
Ruenroeng does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheers as Jafar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruenroeng doesn't seem phased though.
Ruenroeng looks to clinch
and Jafar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruenroeng thinking.
Ruenroeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Ruenroeng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick as Jafar jumps back.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruenroeng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Ruenroeng misses with a lunging right hand
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ruenroeng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Ruenroeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Jafar backs away, Ruenroeng returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruenroeng cracks the inside of Jafar's front leg.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Ruenroeng tried to counter with a leg kick but Jafar avoided it.#CL#
Ruenroeng takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Ruenroeng misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside that Jafar shrugs off.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Jafar avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jafar tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruenroeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Ruenroeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar works on Ruenroeng's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Jafar. #T4#
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Jafar works on Ruenroeng's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Jafar tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ruenroeng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jafar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Ruenroeng misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jafar.
Jafar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruenroeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruenroeng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Ruenroeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jafar can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Ruenroeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruenroeng.#T1#
Ruenroeng tries to work over Jafar's front leg with a kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Jafar checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruenroeng is looking to wear down Jafar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Ruenroeng tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
Ruenroeng takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
As Jafar tries to get set, Ruenroeng tries to push him back and clinch up but Jafar manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Jafar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Jafar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jafar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruenroeng - the referee stops the clock and Jafar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruenroeng. Jafar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruenroeng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jafar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jafar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter the offense by Jafar and move into the clinch.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick
and Jafar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ruenroeng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jafar tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Ruenroeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jafar. That did some damage!
Jafar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jafar checks it well.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jafar thuds a left hand into Ruenroeng's body.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng slips a straight right by Jafar.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Jafar takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
As Jafar backs away, Ruenroeng returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruenroeng throws a solid leg kick but Jafar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruenroeng.
Jafar throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Jafar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jafar checks a leg kick.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Jafar moved away.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Ruenroeng circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng takes one on the button.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jafar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruenroeng.
Jafar misses the jab.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
Jafar checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Jafar off balance momentarily.
Jafar tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Good work by Jafar as he checks the leg kick.
Jafar scores with a punch to the head.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Jafar down.
Jafar misses with a jab to the body
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jafar's knee momentarily.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jafar lunges at Ruenroeng with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruenroeng's hand. #T1#
Ruenroeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruenroeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
Jafar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jafar throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ruenroeng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jafar avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Jafar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a low kick, right behind Jafar 's knee.
Ruenroeng goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Ruenroeng tried to counter with a leg kick but Jafar avoided it.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Ruenroeng tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.#T2#
Ruenroeng misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jafar instigates a clinch.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ruenroeng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Ruenroeng lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Samak Ruenroeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jafar.
Jafar avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Jafar tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land. #T3#
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng is working Jafar over against the cage.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
A short uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruenroeng.
Jafar managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ruenroeng.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Ruenroeng on the inside. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jafar.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
Jafar avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Ruenroeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Ruenroeng misses the body punch
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar takes one to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Jafar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jafar tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Jafar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jafar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruenroeng catches Jafar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar scores with a jab. Ruenroeng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jafar throws an off balance right hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Ruenroeng looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruenroeng at a distance.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Ruenroeng throws out a leg kick but Jafar moves out of range and Ruenroeng only half commits.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch up but Jafar keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jafar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking body kick.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a head kick. Jafar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick aimed at Jafar's knee but Jafar avoids it well.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruenroeng.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jafar throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jafar tests Ruenroeng's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruenroeng tried to counter with a leg kick but Jafar avoided it.
Jafar connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng catches Jafar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruenroeng motions for Jafar to come forward. Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng obviously looking to wear him down.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Jafar jabs Ruenroeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Ruenroeng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruenroeng needs to keep his hands up - Jafar had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body. Ruenroeng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruenroeng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jafar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick aimed at Jafar's knee but Jafar avoids it well.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Jafar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruenroengs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng cracks a nice hook into Jafar's ribs.
Ruenroeng lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Ruenroeng as he connects with a hook.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick
and Jafar counters with a left to the body.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Ruenroeng quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jafar throws the left hand but Ruenroeng avoids the punch easily.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throwing a counter right hand but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Jafar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jafar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruenroeng throwing a counter right hand but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruenroeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Ruenroeng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jafar.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Ruenroeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruenroeng lands with a slapping head kick.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Jafar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Ruenroeng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jafar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruenroeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1##CL2#
Jafar rushes Ruenroeng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruenroeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ruenroeng throws an elbow but misses.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruenroeng lands a damaging elbow.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Jafar's ribcage.
Ruenroeng working Jafar over with knees to the body.
Jafar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruenroeng.
#T3#
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Jafar's ribcage.
Ruenroeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Ruenroeng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruenroeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jafar managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samak Ruenroeng.
Well Ruenroeng has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng retains his bantamweight title!
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Event:
Pride FC 43
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Sheedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar tests Sheedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jafar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sheedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Sheedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Donk. Jafar catches Sheedy right on the button with a cross.
Sheedy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A right-left combo lands from Sheedy.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Sheedy.
Sheedy throws a right and a left that Jafar avoids nicely.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sheedy.#CL#
Sheedy tries to keep at a distance but Jafar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jafar working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
A nice left hand lands by Sheedy.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Jafar presses Sheedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Jafar misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Sheedy blocks an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheedy.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheedy is looking to control Jafar's arms but Jafar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sheedy has his back to the cage.
Sheedy blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar pushes Sheedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a left to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Sheedy lands a body shot.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheedy controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheedy misses with some punches.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Sheedy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar digs a right hand into Sheedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheedy's gas tank.
Sheedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jafar tries a body shot but Sheedy blocks it.
Sheedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sheedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Sheedy avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Sheedy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheedy.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Sheedy's head.
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar misses with some punches.
#T4#
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheedy.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheedy taking a breather.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Sheedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sheedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sheedy is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Jafar has denied him.
Sheedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheedy.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Sheedy controls the action.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheedy trying to control the position but instead, Jafar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sheedy into the cage.
Sheedy blocks a body shot from Jafar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's time! Jafar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sheedy cracks Jafar with a good jab.
Kevin Sheedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sheedy. Sheedy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sheedy misses with an uppercut.
Sheedy throws a right hand that Jafar ducks under and follows up with a left that Jafar also avoids with ease.
Sheedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kevin Sheedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sheedy. Sheedy obviously looking to wear him down.
Jafar throws a body punch but Sheedy moves out of range.
A lazy left from Jafar finds it's target.
Donk. Jafar catches Sheedy right on the button with a cross.
Jafar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sheedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheedy tries to clinch up.
Sheedy tries to clinch there but Jafar circles away.
Jafar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sheedy moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Sheedy moves away and avoids it.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheedy.
Jafar with a hook.
Sheedy thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Sheedy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheedy walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Sheedy throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jafar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sheedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Jafar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jafar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Jafar is rocked!
Jafar lands a jab.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Sheedy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jafar in his tracks.
Sheedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Sheedy keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Sheedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Sheedy misses. #T2#
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Sheedy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sheedy slips a straight right by Jafar.
Sheedy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Sheedy forces Jafar back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Sheedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Jafar gets an underhook and turns Sheedy into the cage.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath Sheedy's ribcage. Sheedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy. #T3#
Jafar misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheedy blocks an uppercut.
Sheedy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar is working Sheedy over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sheedy.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheedy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar works on Sheedy's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheedy can do to turn this around?#T4#
Sheedy tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Sheedy is breathing heavily.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheedy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheedy.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
Sheedy blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Sheedy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheedy.
Sheedy blocks a body shot from Jafar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheedy.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Sheedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar scores with a nice head shot.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheedy is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jafar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jafar.
Jafar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Sheedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Sheedy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sheedy throws a right hand that misses
and Jafar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheedy.
Jafar sizes up Sheedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sheedy misses with a wild combination.
Jafar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jafar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheedy ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheedy.
Sheedy misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Jafar with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jafar has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Sheedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Sheedy.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jafar.
Sheedy blocking some punches.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
Sheedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar is leaning against Sheedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sheedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy blocks an uppercut.
Jafar tries to work over Sheedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheedy blocks an uppercut.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Sheedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
Sheedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheedy can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheedy.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Sheedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Sheedy prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar pushes Sheedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Jafar pushes Sheedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar pushes Sheedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheedy takes a shot to the head.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Sheedy.
Sheedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheedy pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheedy.
Sheedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
Kevin Sheedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Post fight, an emotional Nuri Jafar said 'where's my money'.
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Event:
EFC Finnegan vs Quinteros
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Jafar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feltre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jafar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Feltre throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Jafar clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Feltre pulls guard successfully.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving. #SUB2#
Feltre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feltre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Feltre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Feltre has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.#SUB2#
Feltre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jafar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jafar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feltre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feltre is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up.
Jafar trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Feltre has a closed guard, preventing Jafar from standing up. #SUB2#
Feltre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jafar controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Feltre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar wanted to stand there but Feltre had control of the position. #T3#
Feltre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Feltre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar wants to get up but he can't break Feltre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Feltre trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Jafar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Feltre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar works Feltre's body with a nice hook.
Jafar misses with a straight left. #T4#
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Jafar.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feltre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Feltre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jafar cracks Feltre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Feltre.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar tries a body shot but Feltre blocks it.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Feltre controls his hands.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Jafar has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feltre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feltre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Feltre jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Feltre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Jafar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feltre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Feltre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Feltre is looking to clinch. #T1#
Jafar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Feltre.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Feltre can do to turn this around?#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Feltre can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Feltre uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Feltre on the inside.
Feltre misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Feltre backwards.
Feltre lands a body shot.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Jafar holds him up against the cage and eventually Feltre drops back down to his feet.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Jafar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Feltre.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Feltre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jafar smiles and moves away.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Feltre.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feltre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Feltre tries to bum rush Jafar with a series of wild strikes but Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Feltre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feltre moves away from the strike by Jafar.
It seemed like Feltre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Feltre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Feltre. Feltre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jafar misses with a straight left.
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Feltre on the side of the head.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Feltre throws a push kick but Jafar slaps the foot to one side.
Feltre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Feltre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Feltre's head but Feltre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Feltre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jafar throws a body punch but Feltre moves out of range.
It seemed like Feltre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Feltre tries to keep at a distance but Jafar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Feltre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Feltre misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Feltre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Jafar lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Feltre jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Feltre prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Jafar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Feltre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jafar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Feltre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Jafar holds him up against the cage and eventually Feltre drops back down to his feet.
Feltre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Feltre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feltre jumps guard but Jafar stands there with Feltre around his waist. Feltre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Feltre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Feltre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jafar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Feltre misses with an uppercut
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feltre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Jafar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Feltre misses
and Jafar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Feltre thinking.
Feltre throws a leg kick which misses Jafar's front leg but catches the back leg as Jafar tries to avoid it.
Jafar jabs Feltre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Feltre missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Feltre against the cage.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Feltre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feltre blocks an uppercut.
Feltre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Feltre jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Feltre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Feltre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Feltre.
Nice uppercut there from Jafar.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Feltre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Feltre fails to pull guard.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Feltre manages to pull guard.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Feltre controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself.
Jafar trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom. #SU#
Jafar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Feltre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Jafar instigates a clinch.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feltre blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Feltre stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Feltre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Feltre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Feltre blocks a jab.#CL#
Feltre gets tackled into the cage by Jafar. Jafar maintains the clinch.
Feltre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Feltre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Jafar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Jafar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Feltre prevents a body shot from Jafar.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Jafar tries to work over Feltre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Feltre backwards.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Feltre controls the action.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Feltre backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Feltre jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Feltre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jafar smiles and moves away.
Feltre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jafar if he has to take too many more of those.
Felipe Feltre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jafar avoids the body shot from Feltre.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Feltre misses with a body kick.
Jafar scores with a nice head shot.
Feltre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jafar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4##CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Feltre fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Feltre - that landed with a thud.
Feltre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Feltre lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feltre tries to pull guard but Jafar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
Feltre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Feltre lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Feltre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jafar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Jafar holds him up against the cage and eventually Feltre drops back down to his feet.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Feltre stalls.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jafar, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
An intense looking Nuri Jafar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'where's my money'.
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Paa
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Matonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Matonen throws a nice head kick!
Matonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Matonen. #CL2#
Jafar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Matonen tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Matonen back against the cage.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jafar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen stalling in the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
A short left from Matonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Jafar pushes Matonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Matonen effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Matonen is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen misses with a body punch.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Jafar.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen looking to stall.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matonen looking to stall.
Matonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar lands a left hand.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Matonen prevents a body shot from Jafar.
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen takes a shot to the head.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Matonen's head.
Matonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Jafar gets an underhook and turns Matonen into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Matonen is predictable there
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Matonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jafar circles away.
Matonen tries a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Matonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
Jafar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matonen.
Matonen moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matonen misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Matonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jafar in his tracks.
Jafar cracks Matonen with an open hand slap.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Jafar checks a low kick from Matonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.
Matonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Jafar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jafar slips under a jab from Matonen.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Matonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Matonen takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Matonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jafar scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar lands with a hook. Matonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar tries to clinch but Matonen is having none of it.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Matonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matonen tries to clinch but Jafar moves out of range.
Matonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matonen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jafar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar swats away the attempt to clinch by Matonen.
Jafar takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Jafar's legs.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jafar blocks the leg kick.
Matonen tries to clinch but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Matonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Jafar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matonen tries to work over Jafar's front leg with a kick but Jafar checks it.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a jab to the head.
Jafar scores with a jab to the head.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jafar checks it well.
Jafar digs a good body shot into Matonen's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Matonen instigates a clinch.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Matonen lands a body shot. #T4#
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Matonen darts in trying to clinch
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Matonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jafar circles away.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Jab from Matonen.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Good standup being displayed there by Jafar as he connects with a hook.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Jafar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jafar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Matonen throws a head kick that Jafar semi-blocks.
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!
Matonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Matonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1##CL2#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar pushes Matonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Matonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matonen trying to control the position but instead, Jafar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matonen into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Matonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Matonen moves into the clinch.
Jafar is leaning against Matonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Matonen.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Matonen stalling in the clinch.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Matonen.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matonen or not. #T4#
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jafar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jafar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
An intense looking Nuri Jafar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'where's my money'.
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Event:
EFC Maeda vs Petrone
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Jafar slips under a jab from Nobody.
Jafar lands a jab to Nobody's midsection.
Jafar swings for the body but Nobody moves out of range.
Nobody misses with a straight left.
Nobody on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jafar scores with a nice strike.
Nobody throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Nobody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody looks to land a combination but Jafar avoids it well.
Jafar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nobody keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Nobody misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Jafar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nobody is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jafar is defending well.#T1##BC#
Nobody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nobody.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Nuri Jafar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nobody looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Nobody takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nobody misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Jafar.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nobody takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Jafar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nobody.
A left hand lands to the body for Nobody.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nobody backwards.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Nobody.
#BC#
Nobody manages to break the clinch.
Jafar throws a body punch but Nobody moves out of range.
Jafar lands with a shot to the body.
Jafar lands with a hook. Nobody tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut there from Jafar.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jafar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jafar digs a good hook to Nobody's body.
Jafar dips to his left and cracks Nobody with an uppercut!
Nobody takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jafar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jafar cracks Nobody with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jafar lands an overhand right.
Nobody misses with a straight left. #T3#
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Nobody is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Jafar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nobody was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jafar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nobody fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jafar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nobody fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Jafar rushes Nobody and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nobody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Nobody circles away and keeps his distance.
Nobody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nobody is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jafar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nobody went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nobody's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jafar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nobody scrambles back to his feet.
Jafar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nobody ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jafar darts in and clinches Nobody up against the cage.#BC#
Nobody breaks the clinch.
Nobody misses with a double jab.
Jafar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jafar tries to clinch but Nobody is having none of it.
Jafar misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Nobody counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Nobody has picked Jafar up - he's going for a ride! Nobody dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nobody scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nobody thows a huge punch but Jafar dodges it nicely.
Nobody looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nobody throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nobody.
Nobody is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nobody working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nobody throws a big shot that misses.
Nobody misses the body punch
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jafar lands a jab to the nose.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nobody walks into a jab.
Jafar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jafar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nobody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Nobody is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nobody cracks Jafar with an open hand slap.#T1#
Jafar misses with an uppercut
and Nobody counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nobody.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Nobody moves away and avoids it.
Jafar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nobody moves away.
Jafar misses the jab.
It looked like Nobody wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nobody misses with a two punch combination.
Nobody avoids the body shot from Jafar.
A shot to the body from Jafar misses
and Nobody counters with a nice uppercut.
Nobody takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Nobody swings widly with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nobody falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jafar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Nobody throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Nobody misses with a looping left.
Nobody throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
Nobody shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Nobody went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar scores with a jab.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Jafar.#T3#
Jafar digs a good body shot into Nobody's ribs.
Nobody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nobody needs to keep his hands up - Jafar had a free shot at his head there.
Nobody looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nobody has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Nobody's head.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jafar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nobody, pushing him back against the cage.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar tries a body shot but Nobody blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jafar works on Nobody's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Nobody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar defending well as Nobody loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Nobody avoids it with no problem.
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nobody at a distance.
#T4#
A big left from Jafar misses.
Nobody takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar clobbers Nobody with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Jafar looks to move away, Nobody throws a big counter combo but Jafar just gets out of the way.
Nobody throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
Jafar lands a jab to the nose.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Nobody throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.
Jafar catches Nobody with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nobody connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar walks into a stiff left hand from Nobody.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nobody swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nobody takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Nobody's shoulder, as Nobody tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar blocks a jab.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nobody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nobody scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jafar in his tracks.
Jafar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jafar scores with a nice strike.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Nobody on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nobody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Nobody closes the distance and clinches up with Jafar, looking for a takedown. Nobody pushes Jafar against the cage but Jafar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Jafar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Jafar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nobody, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nobody breaks the clinch.
Nobody throws a wild body kick that Jafar sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Nobody darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nobody.
Nice strikes from Nobody there. #ES2#
Jafar kicks Nobody off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nobody moves away.
Nigel Nobody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nobody doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Nobody gets tackled into the cage by Jafar. Jafar maintains the clinch.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Nobody breaks from the clinch.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Nobody moves away and avoids it.
Jafar misses with a body shot
and Nobody counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Nobody was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Jafar throws a jab when Nobody was well out of range.
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nobody at a distance.
Jafar catches Nobody with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nobody throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Jafar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jafar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Nobody's head back.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses.
Nobody throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nobody 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nobody connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jafar scrambles back to his feet.
Jafar moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Nobody breaks from the clinch.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jafar lands with a straight right. Nobody didn't see that one coming.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar tries to clinch there but Nobody circles away.
#T4#
Jafar slips under a jab from Nobody.
Nobody tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jafar defends well and Nobody ends up having to push Jafar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nobody shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jafar lands with a straight right. Nobody didn't see that one coming.
Jafar lands a nice shot that snaps Nobody's head back.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Nobody circles away.
Nobody just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nobody misses with a body kick.
Jafar misses the jab.
Nobody misses with a straight left.
Nobody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jafar's hands.
Nobody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jafar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'where's my money'.
Nigel Nobody was interviewed post fight and said 'I am Nobody!'.
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Event:
Pride FC 27
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Jafar scores with a nice strike.
Jafar defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Jafar moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Jafar cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Jafar keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
#CL#
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jafar on the side of the head.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.#T2#
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Jafar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Matsunaga lands a front kick.
Jafar misses the jab.
Jafar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsunaga misses the jab.#T3#
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Jafar slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Jafar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Jafar throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Jafar moves his leg out of the way.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jafar staying out of range there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Jafar throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jafar circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Jafar's belly button to the back.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jafar scores with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab. #CL2#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Matsunaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsunaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jafar just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Matsunaga is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jafar frees his head nicely. Oh but Matsunaga has switched to an armbar! Jafar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Event:
Pride FC 20
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Ramirez lands with a good body shot.
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Jafar forces Ramirez back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Jafar.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramirez is working Jafar over against the cage.#BC#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez moves out of range as Jafar strikes.#CL#
Ramirez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jafar swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jafar slips under a jab from Ramirez.#CL2#
Jafar clinches up with Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage.
Jafar lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Ramirez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Ramirez walks into a left hand.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Ramirez lands a nice hook to Jafar's body. Jafar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramirez defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Ramirez darts in and clinches Jafar up against the cage.#BC#
Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Jafar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by Ramirez.
Jafar slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez is looking to slow Jafar down with leg kicks.
Jafar misses the jab.
Jafar connects with a jab.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Ramirez's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.#T4#
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ramirez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ramirez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jafar can turn it around.
Ramirez scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Jafar seems unphased.
Ramirez swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iker Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Jafar.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Iker Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jafar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jafar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Jafar scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jafar's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
Ramirez wants to slow Jafar down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Ramirez.
Jafar throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a nice body kick.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jafar's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Jafar misses with a hook.
Ramirez misses with a low kick as Jafar jumps back.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Ramirez connects with a single shot there.
Jafar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jafar misses with a straight left.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Jafar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez clobbers Jafar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a leg kick.
Ramirez cracks Jafar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.
Ramirez throws a solid leg kick but Jafar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramirez.
Jafar throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Jafar.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Ramirez with a jab.
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Jafar misses with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jafar's knee momentarily.
Jafar throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Ramirez has closed the distance and engaged Jafar in a clinch.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Jafar misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez. #BC#
Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar lands a lovely overhand right.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Ramirez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iker Ramirez dominated that second round.
That's time! Ramirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Jafar throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez scores with a hook.
Jafar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramirez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jafar dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Ramirez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jafar just manages to avoid it.
Jafar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Jafar wants to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jafar has time to react.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jafar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Jafar catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Jafar tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Ramirez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jafar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands with a straight right. Ramirez didn't see that one coming.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Jafar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramirez with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Jafar as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jafar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jafar scores with a punch to the head.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Ramirez throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jafar misses with a jab to the body
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez throwing a counter right hand but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Ramirez scores with a hook.#CL#
Ramirez moves into the clinch.#T3#
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Ramirez lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez 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!
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ramirez.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramirez thumps Jafar with a low kick.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Jafar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ramirez.
Jafar throws a lazy uppercut
and Jafar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iker Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramirez, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iker Ramirez!
In his post fight interview, Iker Ramirez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Pride FC 16
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Manuel tries to clinch up but Jafar circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Manuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Manuel tries to counter it with a takedown but Jafar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manuel throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Jafar misses with a straight left.
Manuel staying out of range there.#TD2#
Manuel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jafar's guard.#ES#
Jafar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Manuel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Manuel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Manuel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Manuel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.
Manuel can't keep his opponent in guard - Jafar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar wants to control but Manuel is keeping him busy.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manuel is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manuel avoid being mounted?
Jafar trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jafar pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Manuel wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jafar continues to stall.#SU#
Jafar decides to stand and escape the position.
Jafar takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Manuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Jafar misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manuel, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Manuel's head back.
Jafar swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel feints the counter takedown.
Jafar throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range. #T2#
Manuel scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manuel feints the counter takedown.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jafar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel connects with a looping right hand.
We've been informed that Manuel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jafar swings for the body but Manuel moves out of range.
Jafar lands a really nice looking cross but Manuel seems unphased.
Manuel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Manuel ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Manuel clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Manuel jumps guard.
#T3#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving.
Manuel keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Jafar wants to get up but he can't break Manuel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Manuel working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jafar wanted to stand there but Manuel had control of the position. #SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jafar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Manuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manuel is proving hard to escape from.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jafar trying to control but Manuel is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU#
Jafar gets to his feet. Manuel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Manuel throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Manuel misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
Manuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jafar but Jafar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Peter Manuel has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Jafar kicks off Manuel and gets to his feet.
Jafar throws a shot to the body.
Jafar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manuel. #TD2#
Manuel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet but Manuel is dominant here and he's now got Jafar's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar trying to control the hands but Manuel breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Jafar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1##SUB2#
Manuel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jafar prevents Manuel from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Manuel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jafar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar turns into Manuel and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manuel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manuel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Jafar stands up and waves to Manuel to follow him. #T3#
Manuel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jafar lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Manuel moves into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Manuel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jafar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Jafar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Manuel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jafar to the mat. Jafar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Manuel won't allow Jafar to get back to his feet.
Jafar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manuel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Jafar gets to his feet - Manuel follows without any prompting.
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!
Manuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jafar but Jafar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Jafar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manuel doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Manuel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jafar's guard.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Jafar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Manuel.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manuel's elbow.
Jafar prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Manuel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Manuel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jafar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manuel moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Jafar darts in and clinches Manuel up against the cage.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Manuel manages to break the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel lands a jab to Jafar's midsection.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Jafar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Manuel throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manuel wants to clinch.
Jafar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
A little feinted left hand from Jafar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manuel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jafar defends it well.
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manuel.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manuel or perhaps it was just good defense by Jafar, which made it look bad.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Jafar tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jafar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Manuel misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Manuel misses with a head kick.
Manuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jafar's waist but Jafar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manuel off to one side.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Jab from Jafar.
Manuel slips under a jab from Jafar.
Manuel throws a low kick, looking for Jafar's leg but Jafar calmly moves out of range.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Jafar gets caught napping as Manuel dives in and scores a takedown. Jafar manages to retain guard.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet but Manuel passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Manuel is stalling here. Jafar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manuel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jafar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manuel is trying to escape the position but Jafar is controlling the position. #T3#
Jafar trying to control the position but Manuel is working away. #SU#
Jafar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense.
Jafar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Manuel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jafar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manuel throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Jafar.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Manuel moved out of range.
Manuel misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Jafar throws a hook but Manuel blocks it.
Manuel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manuel can do to turn this around?
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manuel at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
A jab from Manuel misses.
Manuel lands a slapping body shot.
Manuel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Manuel ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel slips under a jab from Jafar.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar takes a swing at Manuel's ribcage but misses.
Manuel throws a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar took some time post fight to say the following; 'where's my money'.
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Event:
Pride FC 10
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Power misses with an uppercut. Jafar saw that one coming.
Power scores with a jab.
Power is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jafar dodges the punch combination from Power.
Jafar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power connects with a crisp jab.
Power misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Jafar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Power blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Jafar had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Power has closed the distance and engaged Jafar in a clinch.
#T1#
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Jafar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jafar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power misses with a knee strike.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Power wants to clinch up but Jafar keeps it at a distance.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
A cross from Power lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jafar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jafar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Power throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Power throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Jab from Jafar.
Power lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice shot by Jafar.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Power. #CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar blocks the elbow strike.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Power misses.
Power throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jafar cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Jafar sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Power.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target. #CL2#
Power closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Jafar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
Power misses with a low kick as Jafar jumps back.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jafar jabs Power right on the nose. Power blinks but takes it well.
Power misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Power misses
and Jafar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Power thumps Jafar with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Jafar down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Power throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power blocks a jab.
Power scores with a one two! Jafar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Jafar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power blocking some punches.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
A short right from Power. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jafar blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power looks to clinch
and Jafar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Power thinking.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
A jab from Jafar misses.
Power throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Power throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar lands with a cross.
Power looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Power pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jafar is out of range and Power settles back down.
Power slips a jab from Jafar.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jafar lands a right hook to the body.
Power throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Jafar misses with a body punch
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Power let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jafar takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Power takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Power rushes Jafar and presses him up against the cage.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power. #T4#
Nice body punch from Power.
Jafar tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Jafar is blocking nicely.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
A short left from Power.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Jafar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Power avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Power lands with a nice combination. Jafar backs away looking to recover.
Power throws a series of punches but Jafar avoids them all with ease.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Power.#CL2#
Power moves into the clinch successfully.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jafar lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar is working Power over against the cage.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jafar pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power tries a knee to the head but Jafar blocks it.
#T1#
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Power.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Jafar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Jafar has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Power - that landed with a thud.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power lands with a right to the head.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.
Power blocks a body shot from Jafar.
A short uppercut from Power.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Thomas Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Jafar swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Power.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Thomas Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jafar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Power smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Power finds it's way through Jafar's defenses.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Jafar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Jafar throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Jafar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Power defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar misses with a body shot
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jafar.
Power digs a good hook to Jafar's body.
Jafar scores with a jab.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power lands with a hook. Jafar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Jafar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jafar misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Power.
Well Power has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Power!
Thomas Power 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.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'.
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Event:
Pride FC 3
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Jafar throws a body punch but Huhrera moves out of range.
Huhrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Huhrera instigates a clinch.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Huhrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Huhrera . #TD#
Huhrera jumps into guard, dragging Jafar to the mat.
Huhrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jafar tries to stand but Huhrera is controlling from the bottom.
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huhrera is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huhrera is controlling Jafar's posture.#T1##SUB#
Huhrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jafar passes into half guard.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
Huhrera is doing well to control the position and prevent Jafar from advancing to side control.
Jafar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Jafar has control of the leg.
Jafar is keen to just control but Huhrera is a slippery customer.#T2#
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Huhrera defends it.
Well, if Jafar 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.
Jafar works his way into full mount! #SU2#
Jafar gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nuri Jafar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huhrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huhrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huhrera .
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huhrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Jafar has Huhrera up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huhrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Huhrera controls his hands.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Huhrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jafar after a bit of a struggle.
Huhrera misses with some punches.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar is working Huhrera over against the cage.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Jafar pushes Huhrera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huhrera wants to take the fight to the mat but Jafar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huhrera prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Huhrera avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage. #T4#
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Huhrera can't get the takedown.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huhrera wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huhrera .
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Huhrera manages to break the clinch.
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huhrera . Huhrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huhrera walks into a left hand.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huhrera .
Huhrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jafar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huhrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huhrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Huhrera .
Huhrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huhrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huhrera backwards.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Huhrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Huhrera .
Huhrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huhrera 's elbow.
Huhrera struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Huhrera is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huhrera .
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Huhrera stalling against the cage.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huhrera backwards.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Huhrera avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Huhrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards. #BC#
Huhrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Jafar catches Huhrera right on the button with a cross.
Jafar lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huhrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Jafar, which made it look bad.
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!
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Huhrera defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huhrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huhrera misses with a hook to the body
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Huhrera misses.
Huhrera misses with a body shot.
Huhrera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Huhrera 's head.
Huhrera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jafar as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huhrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Jafar sizes up Huhrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jafar scores with a punch to the head.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jafar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huhrera 's head backwards.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huhrera .
Jafar thuds a left hand into Huhrera 's body.
Huhrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Huhrera walks into a stiff left hand from Jafar.
Huhrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jafar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huhrera somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huhrera manages to avoid it.#CL#
Huhrera closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Huhrera .
Huhrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huhrera is pushing Jafar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Huhrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Huhrera .
Jafar working aggressively here.
#BC#
Huhrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jafar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huhrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.#T4#
Jafar throws a body punch but Huhrera moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jafar connects with the punch.
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!
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Huhrera 's head but Huhrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huhrera is defended easily by Jafar.
Huhrera avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huhrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Huhrera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of Huhrera 's head.
Jafar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jafar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jafar tries to clinch but Huhrera moves out of range.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Huhrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Huhrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jafar.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Huhrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huhrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jafar. No joy for Huhrera on that attempt.
Huhrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Huhrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Jafar coming out on top.
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huhrera . Huhrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Jafar.
Huhrera misses with a shot to the body
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huhrera throwing a counter right hand but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Huhrera walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huhrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huhrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jafar digs a good body shot into Huhrera 's ribs.#T1#
Jafar stuns Huhrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huhrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Huhrera has his takedown stuffed
and Jafar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jafar.
Jafar slaps away a takedown attempt from Huhrera , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huhrera slips a straight right by Jafar.
Huhrera shoots and misses
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jafar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Huhrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jafar circles away.
Huhrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jafar swivels and escapes.
Jafar wants to clinch.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jafar lands with a shot to the body.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Huhrera keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Huhrera has Jafar up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar pushes Huhrera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Huhrera prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Huhrera blocks an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huhrera wants to take the fight to the mat but Jafar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Huhrera misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huhrera .#T3#
Huhrera misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Huhrera .
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huhrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar being controlled against the cage.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huhrera s head.
Huhrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Huhrera .
Huhrera can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huhrera backwards. #ROC2#
Huhrera is rocked!
Huhrera working aggressively here.
Oh Huhrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huhrera seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Huhrera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Huhrera .
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Huhrera breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huhrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huhrera is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huhrera looking to throw knees to the head but Jafar is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jafar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
As Nuri Jafar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: where's my money'.
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Event:
Ajax Worldwide #7
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
The Man moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
The Man has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
The Man throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jafar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jafar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Jafar throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Man. That's going to slow Jafar down.
Jafar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Man.
The Man tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from The Man misses.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Man misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a stiff 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!
Jafar is looking to clinch but The Man is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Man.
The Man scores with the left hand. Jafar knows he should have avoided that one.
The Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jafar is out of range and The Man settles back down. #T1#
The Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar works on The Man's body with a couple of short punches.
The Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jafar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from The Man.
The Man lands with a light punch inside.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Man or not.
Jafar blocks a body shot from The Man.
The Man blocking some punches.
The Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jafar as The Man tries to tie him up. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
The Man misses with the head strike.
The Man digs a right hand into Jafar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jafar's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jafar stops a takedown attempt from The Man.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.
Jafar presses The Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Man taking a breather.
The Man tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
The Man tries for a takedown but Jafar manages to get underhooks.
Jafar is leaning against The Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
Jafar blocks a body shot from The Man.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards. #T4#
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar prevents a body shot from The Man.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
The Man misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
#TD2#
The Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Man manages to end up in side control.
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jafar is not content to let The Man control the position.
Jafar wants to control but The Man postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Man throwing strikes but Jafar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The Man is trying to improve his position.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Man keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
The Man ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
The Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from The Man misses
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Jafar tests The Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar tests The Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Man throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.#CL#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged The Man in a clinch.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar is pressed up against the cage. The Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jafar down to the mat. Jafar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jafar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.
The Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Man takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jafar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
The Man throws a front kick aimed at Jafar's knee but Jafar avoids it well.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Man staying out of range there.
Jafar scores with a sloppy right hand. The Man should have avoided that one.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jafar pushes The Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Man is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from The Man.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but The Man avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
The Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Man can do to turn this around?
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Man's elbow.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but The Man avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar is pressed up against the cage. The Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jafar down to the mat. Jafar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.
Jafar thuds his right hand into The Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from The Man.
The Man is looking to clinch.
The Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar misses with some punches.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jafar after a bit of a struggle.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath The Man's ribcage. The Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Man lands a right hand.
The Man blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Man is leaning against Jafar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
A short right from The Man on the inside.
The Man tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Man effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Jafar misses with some punches.
The Man blocking some punches.
Jafar pushes The Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Man can't get the takedown.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
The Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Man is breathing heavily.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
Jafar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Man throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jafar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jafar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar lands a nice hook to The Man's body. The Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
Jafar dips to his left and cracks The Man with an uppercut!
A jab from Jafar misses.
The Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Man is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Man throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
A shot to the body from The Man misses
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
The Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Man can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Man or not.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as The Man controls his hands.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar gets through The Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man. #T2#
Jafar stops a takedown attempt from The Man.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man blocking some punches.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
The Man gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jafar regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar is looking to stand up but The Man isn't so interested in that idea.
Jafar is controlling The Man's posture.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet. #T4#
Jafar is trying to keep The Man in close.
The Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Jafar has wrist control.
Jafar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar managing to control the position.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Man.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for The Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Jafar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
As Nuri Jafar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: where's my money'.
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Event:
Ajax Worldwide #5
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Jafar misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jafar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Jafar.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramirez misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramirez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Jafar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramirez lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Ramirez.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Jafar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramirez doesn't seem phased though.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.
Ramirez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez wants to slow Jafar down by chopping away at his legs.
Jafar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jafar checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Ramirez slips a jab from Jafar.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Jafar throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
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!
Jafar tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears Ramirez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Jafar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar misses the jab.
Jafar takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ramirez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jafars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Ramirez slips under a jab.#T3#
Jafar lands a body shot.
Ramirez misses with a hook.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Jafar misses with a left hand
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Jafar throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jafar. Jafar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jafar throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jafar moves out of range as Ramirez throws a body kick.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jafar blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a low kick as Jafar jumps back.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jafar at a distance.
Jafar jabs at Ramirez's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jafar misses with a straight left.
As Jafar backs away, Ramirez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jafar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramirez's hands.
Jafar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Ramirez's ribs.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
A countering left hand to the body from Jafar misses.
Ramirez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramirez's head.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
Jafar lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iker Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jafar checks a leg kick.
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Jafar moves his leg out of the way.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jafar. Jafar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Ramirez throws a lazy body kick
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Jafar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Jafar misses.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar with a nice cross.
Jafar checks a leg kick nicely.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jafar misses with an uppercut.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Ramirez connects with a nice looking jab.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Jafar seems unphased.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Jafar moved away.
Ramirez jabs at Jafar's body.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Jafar misses. #T2#
Ramirez cracks Jafar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez lands with a good body shot.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar misses with a straight left.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez pushes Jafar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Ramirez breaks the clinch.
Ramirez jabs at Jafar's body.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Ramirez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Iker Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ramirez sizes up Jafar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Jafar throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Jafar slips a jab from Ramirez.
A left lands for Jafar.
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but Jafar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez drops his hands momentarily and Jafar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jafar swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez looks to land a body kick but Jafar moved away.
Ramirez looks for the body kick but Jafar saw that one coming.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramirez throws the kick towards the body but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jafar blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick.
Ramirez is looking to slow Jafar down with leg kicks.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iker Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramirez misses the target.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jafar walks into a left hand.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Ramirez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar cracks Ramirez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is looking to slow Jafar down with leg kicks.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jafar's sensitive parts.
Jafar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Jafar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jafar throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar thuds a left hand into Ramirez's body.
Jafar throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
A big left from Jafar misses.
It appears Ramirez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jafar has time to react.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Jafar swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Ramirez tries a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
Ramirez lands the left hand.
Jafar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
Ramirez keeps Jafar at a distance using the push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a jab to the head.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Ramirez digs a good body shot into Jafar's ribs.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez throws a solid leg kick but Jafar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramirez.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Ramirez keeps it at a distance.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.
Ramirez moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
A quick step to the side and Ramirez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramirez defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Ramirez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Jafar jabs at Ramirez's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jafar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Jafar's front leg.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Ramirez keeps it at a distance.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Jafar throws an off balance right hand
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Ramirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Ramirez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Jafar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jafar's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iker Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramirez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iker Ramirez!
Iker Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'.
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DUEL 202
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Jafar throws a jab when Abaddon was well out of range.
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Abaddon moved out of range nicely.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Abaddon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abaddon throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Abaddon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jafar on the side of the head.
Abaddon throws a lazy head kick
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Abaddon. Beautiful body shot.
Abaddon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abaddon.
A countering left hand to the body from Jafar misses.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abaddon throws out the jab.
Jafar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abaddon.
Abaddon throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Abaddon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Abaddon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jafar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abaddon throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Jafar.
Abaddon throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Abaddon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abaddon.
Jafar takes a swing at Abaddon's ribcage but misses.
Abaddon misses the shot to the body.
Abaddon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Abaddon misses the shot to the body.
Jafar swings for the body but Abaddon moves out of range.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abaddon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jafar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abaddon scores with a leg kick.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Abaddon ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Jafar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abaddon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Abaddon slips under a jab.
Abaddon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Abaddon.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Jafar blocks the leg kick.
Abaddon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Abaddon.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar scores with a decent looking hook.
Abaddon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Jafar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abaddon prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Abaddon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar tries to work over Abaddon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Abaddon tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abaddon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jafar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Abaddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Abaddon.
Jafar pushes Abaddon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abaddon prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abaddon blocks an uppercut.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Abaddon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar takes a shot to the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jafar blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Abaddon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abaddon lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Abaddon controls the action.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Abaddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Abaddon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abaddon's elbow.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abaddon's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abaddon working aggressively here.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ezekyle Abaddon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Abaddon throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Abaddon's head but Abaddon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abaddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Abaddon throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Abaddon.
Abaddon misses with a straight right.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Abaddon avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jafar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
A short right from Abaddon on the inside.
Abaddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Abaddon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar pushes Abaddon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar tries to work over Abaddon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abaddon backwards.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abaddon scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Abaddon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon misses with some punches.
#T2#
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!
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
A short right from Abaddon.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abaddon.
Abaddon misses with some punches.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar gets through Abaddon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Abaddon.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Jafar.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abaddon digs a right hand into Jafar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jafar's gas tank.
Abaddon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abaddon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Abaddon presses Jafar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abaddon lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abaddon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abaddon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abaddon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abaddon.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abaddon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Abaddon has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar tries a body shot but Abaddon blocks it.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Abaddon backwards.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Abaddon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jafar.
Jafar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abaddon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jafar scores with a hook.
Abaddon is looking to score with low kicks.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Abaddon.
Abaddon misses with a head kick.
Abaddon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abaddon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jafar with a jab.
Abaddon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jafar checks a low kick from Abaddon.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abaddon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abaddon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jafar on the side of the head.
Abaddon ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Jafar lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of Abaddon's head.
Abaddon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Abaddon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abaddon throws a right hand that misses
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Abaddon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abaddon throws a quick counter head kick but Jafar was just out of range.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Abaddon's ribs.
Jafar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jafar scores with a sloppy right hand. Abaddon should have avoided that one.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abaddon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abaddon. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Abaddon.
A punch lands to the side of Abaddon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abaddon.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Abaddon's head but Abaddon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jafar cracks Abaddon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar scores with the left hand. Abaddon knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Jafar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abaddon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abaddon prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Abaddon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Abaddon avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Abaddon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abaddon scores with a shoulder strike.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abaddon blocking some punches.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abaddon has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the cage.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abaddon backwards.
Jafar tries a body shot but Abaddon blocks it.
Jafar pushes Abaddon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar is working Abaddon over against the cage.
Abaddon lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Abaddon avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abaddons head.
Jafar pushes Abaddon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
Abaddon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Abaddon.
Good body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Abaddon controls the action.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abaddon takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Abaddon is rocked!
Abaddon working aggressively here.
Oh Abaddon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abaddon backwards.
Jafar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Abaddon with a big uppercut! Abaddon tries to clinch up but Jafar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Abaddon to the mat! Abaddon covers up and Jafar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar is the new bantamweight champion!
An intense looking Nuri Jafar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'where's my money'.
The defeated Ezekyle Abaddon had this to say: 'you win or you learn.'.
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Event:
DUEL198
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Jafar throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
Pearson tries to work over Jafar's front leg with a kick but Jafar checks it.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Pearson throws a wild body kick that Jafar sees coming a mile off.
Jafar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Jafar.
Pearson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson scores with a nice body kick.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Pearson.
Some bone on bone action there as Jafar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pearson cracks Jafar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Pearson wants to slow Jafar down by chopping away at his legs.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar sets himself, and Pearson steps forward looking for the clinch! Jafar avoids it this time.
Pearson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Jafar sets himself, and Pearson steps forward looking for the clinch! Jafar avoids it this time.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Pearson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jafar blocks it well.
Pearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar stuns Pearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Pearson swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily. #T2#
Pearson throws a front kick aimed at Jafar's knee but Jafar avoids it well.
A jab from Pearson does it's job there.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jafar doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar moves away from the strike by Pearson.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Pearson's shoulder, as Pearson tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jafar cracks Pearson with a good jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jafar tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
#T3#
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson pushes Jafar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Pearson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pearson throws an elbow but misses.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
Pearson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Pearson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jafar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pearson can turn it around.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Pearson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow. #T4#
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pearson throws an elbow but misses.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pearson looks to land a combination. Jafar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Pearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jafar on the side of the head.
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jafar sizes up Pearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pearson connects with a crisp jab.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Jafar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson throws a wild body kick that Jafar sees coming a mile off.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Pearson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jafar works the jab nicely.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Pearson wants to counter with a clinch but Jafar pushes him away.#T1#
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.
Pearson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pearson lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pearson.
Jafar misses with an uppercut.
Jafar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Johnny Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Pearson cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar misses with some punches.
#T2#
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Pearson misses with an elbow over the top.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pearson throws an elbow but misses.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Jafar working aggressively here.
#T3#
Pearson prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pearson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jafar won't want to take too many of those.
Jafar blocks the elbow strike.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnny Pearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pearson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pearson.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Jafar 's eye.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Pearson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Pearson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Pearson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pearson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Pearson lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pearson.
A short left from Pearson.
Knees to the body from Pearson.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jafar's face.
#ROC2#
Jafar is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson landing knees to the body.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Pearson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Pearson throws a big uppercut that drops Jafar! More strikes from Pearson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jafar lies dazed against the cage as Pearson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Pearson!
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Event:
DUEL193 Dall v Pearson
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Huchkov misses the shot to the body.
Jafar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jafar defending well as Huchkov loads up on a big left hand.
Huchkov walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Jafar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huchkov throws a right hand that misses
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huchkov ducks right into an uppercut from Jafar.
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar lands a right hook to the body.
Huchkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huchkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Jafar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jafar tests Huchkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Huchkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Jab from Jafar.
Jafar tests Huchkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1##CL2#
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huchkov prevents a body shot from Jafar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
I was talking to Jafar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Huchkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huchkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jafar is positioning himself well to prevent Huchkov advancing to mount.
Huchkov is trying to control. Jafar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huchkov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Jafar is concentrating on defense, preventing Huchkov from advancing position.
Huchkov is thwarting Jafar's attempts to control the position.
Huchkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Jafar has one foot on Huchkov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Huchkov sizes up Jafar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huchkov tries for a takedown but Jafar manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Huchkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Huchkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huchkov.#CL#
Jafar darts in and clinches Huchkov up against the cage.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Huchkov misses. #T3#
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
A quick step to the side and Jafar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Jafar finds it's way through Huchkov's defenses.
Huchkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuri Jafar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.
Huchkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Huchkov instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Jafar pushes Huchkov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Huchkov goes for a double leg but Jafar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jafar continues to drive forward.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huchkov.
Jafar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huchkov on the side of the head.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Huchkov.
Huchkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huchkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Jafar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huchkov throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Jafar clinches up with Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
Jafar connects with the punch.
Jafar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Huchkov.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huchkov's elbow.
Huchkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huchkov.
Huchkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov misses with a hook.
Huchkov throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huchkov moves away.
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Jafar rushes Huchkov and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Huchkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar tries a body shot but Huchkov blocks it.
#BC2#
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jafar lands with a shot to the body.
Jafar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Huchkov defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar connects with a crisp jab.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Jafar is having none of it.
Huchkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jafar lands the left hand.
Huchkov throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch. #BC2#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huchkov! But no joy.#CL#
Jafar clinches up with Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huchkov jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Jafar takes the fight into the clinch.
Huchkov working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Jafar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huchkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Huchkov lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov scores with a body shot.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huchkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Huchkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jafar circles away.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huchkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jafar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jafar.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Huchkov ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
Huchkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Jafar off the cage and back into range.
Huchkov misses with a hook.
Jafar lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.
Huchkov throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Jafar lands a really nice looking cross but Huchkov seems unphased.
Jab by Jafar.
Huchkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jafar's head.
Nice sprawl there from Jafar as Huchkov shoots in.#CL#
Jafar rushes Huchkov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Huchkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Huchkov drives through and clinches with Jafar against the cage.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huchkov moves away.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch. #BC2#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huchkov.
Huchkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Huchkov misses.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huchkov throws a shot to the body.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huchkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
Huchkov lands a jab.
No joy there for Huchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huchkov.#T4#
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
Huchkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Jafar misses with a hook. Huchkov ducked under it nicely.
Huchkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jafar with a hook.
Jafar dips to his left and cracks Huchkov with an uppercut!
Jafar dodges the punch combination from Huchkov.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huchkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Jafar forces Huchkov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Huchkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jafar circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huchkov.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
Huchkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jafar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Huchkov tries to clinch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jab by Jafar.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Huchkov ducks down to avoid it.
Huchkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Some wild striking there from Huchkov.
Jafar lands with a shot to the body.
Jafar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huchkov misses with a double jab.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jafar lands the left hand.#CL#
Jafar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Huchkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jafar uses from the top position. #SU#
Jafar stands up and waves to Huchkov to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov walks into a left hand. #T1##CL#
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Huchkov manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Jafar stands and steps away. Huchkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jafar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Huchkov throws out a counter right but Jafar avoids it with no problem.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
An attempted straight right counter from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Huchkov throws a series of punches but Jafar avoids them all with ease.
Jafar slips a straight right by Huchkov.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Huchkov.
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Huchkov scores with the left hand. Jafar knows he should have avoided that one.
Huchkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#
Jafar is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A jab lands there for Jafar.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huchkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Huchkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Huchkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jafar lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Jafar finds it's target.
Jafar checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Jafar has managed to clinch.
Huchkov takes a shot to the head.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Huchkov.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Huchkov controls his hands.
#BC2#
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov is looking to clinch but Jafar is avoiding it.
Huchkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jafar momentarily.
Jafar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huchkov wants to clinch
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Huchkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Jafar cracks Huchkov with a good jab.
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of Huchkov's head.
Huchkov throws a big shot that misses.
Huchkov takes one on the button.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huchkov can do to turn this around?#CL#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged Huchkov in a clinch.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jafar works Huchkov's body with a nice hook.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huchkov has time to react.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huchkov.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jafar dodges the punch combination from Huchkov.
Matel Huchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Jafar scores with a nice head shot.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body. Huchkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huchkov.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jafar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huchkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Jafar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab. #CL#
Jafar rushes Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jafar rushes Huchkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Huchkov has closed the distance and engaged Jafar in a clinch.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Huchkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Jafar.
Huchkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huchkov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Huchkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jafar, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'where's my money'.
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Event:
DUEL#187 Dall vs Jafar
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jafar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Jafar coming out on top.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jafar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Dall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Dall lands a takedown into guard.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet but Dall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Jafar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##ES2#
Jafar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Dall wants the takedown. Jafar is fighting it off but Dall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jafar's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Jafar wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Jafar wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Dall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jafar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dall, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar advances position into side control!#SU2#
Jafar decides to stand back up. #TD#
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jafar was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jafar is pulling down on Dall's head. It's preventing any offense from Dall, at least for the moment.#T4#
Jafar wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
Dall trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Jafar should have avoided that one.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Jafar throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind Jafar 's knee.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Jafar is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuri Jafar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Dall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall lands with a straight right. Jafar didn't see that one coming.
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
Dall slips a jab from Jafar.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Jafar sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Dall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #BC#
Dall breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Dall's head back.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jafar's guard.
Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.#T3#
Dall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jafar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jafar wants to get up but he can't break Dall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Jafar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jafar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Dall is working an open guard so Jafar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Jafar is quick to defend against it.
Dall throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jafar's waist but Jafar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Jafar had a free shot at his head there.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand. #CL2#
Jafar pushes Dall up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dall tries for a takedown but Jafar manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Dall is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Jafar lands with a cross.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall misses the body punch
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall works Jafar's body with a nice hook.
Dall swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target. #T2#
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Jafar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jafar connects with a single shot there.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar scores with a jab.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Jafar's belly button to the back.
Jafar stuffs the takedown.
Jafar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Dall. #T3#
Jafar lands a head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dall scores with a hook to the body.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jafar swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Jafar takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Dall throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Jafar's defenses.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Jafar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Jafar clinches up with Dall and pushes him back against the cage.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jafar can turn it around.#TD#
Dall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Dall is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jafar is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Dall is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jafar rolls with it to try and escape but Dall cranks on the arm and Jafar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bastyn Dall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Event:
DUEL#182 Pearson vs Dall
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jafar moves into the clinch successfully.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Pablos.
Jafar works on Pablos's body with a couple of short punches.
Pablos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Pablos.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pablos or not.
Pablos blocks an uppercut.
Jafar tries a body shot but Pablos blocks it.
Pablos is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pablos backwards.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar is leaning against Pablos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pablos fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Pablos manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pablos is defended easily by Jafar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Pablos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jafar works the jab nicely.
Pablos fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablos shoots in and drives through. Jafar sprawls well.
Pablos shoots and misses
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jafar lands a jab to Pablos's midsection.#CL2#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pablos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jafar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pablos is breathing heavily.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar is working Pablos over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pablos backwards.
Pablos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pablos is trying to stall.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pablos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jafar can turn it around.
A short left from Jafar. #ROC2#
Pablos is rocked!#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Oh Pablos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Pablos's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Pablos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar throws a big uppercut that drops Pablos! More strikes from Jafar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pablos lies dazed against the cage as Jafar celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Pablo Pablos spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.
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Event:
DFN#51 Lafayette vs Murphy
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonald stuns Jafar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
McDonald throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jafar misses with an uppercut.
McDonald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jafar with a body shot.
Jafar takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonald's head.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Jafar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Jafar prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Jafar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from McDonald.
A short right from Jafar on the inside. #ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Jafar working aggressively here.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Jafar misses with the head strike.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with some punches.
McDonald blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar working aggressively here.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald blocking some punches.
#BC2#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald sizes up Jafar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Jafar clinches up against the cage.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jafar tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards. #T3#
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald. #BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Jafar throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jafar's sensitive parts.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
McDonald takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Jafar throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald slips a jab from Jafar.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
Jafar misses with a straight right. #T4#
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald slips under a jab from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Jafar's leg but Jafar calmly moves out of range.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
A big left from McDonald misses.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Jafar's belly button to the back.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald digs a good hook to Jafar's body.
Nice jab there from Jafar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jafar misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jafar rather than just go for the knockout.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.
McDonald takes one on the button.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald cracks Jafar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jafar lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
Jafar lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
Trevor McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Jafar keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald misses with a looping right.#T2#
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Jafar off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Jafar.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jafar slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Jafar's ribs.
McDonald throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
Jafar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jafar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jafar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Jafar throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jafar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jafar misses with an uppercut
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Jafar takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Jafar moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
McDonald cracks Jafar with an open hand slap.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Jafar's front leg but catches the back leg as Jafar tries to avoid it.
McDonald throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Jafar throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Jafar's legs.
McDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonald's head.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Jafar backing away here, and McDonald unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jafar to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonald throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jafar gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
K-1 39 Musashi vs Monroe II
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Haller.
Haller blocks a jab.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
Jafar throws a hook but Haller avoids it easily.
Haller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Haller just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haller.
Jafar throws a body punch but Haller moves out of range.
Jafar takes one to the side of the head.
Haller takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.
Jafar misses with an uppercut.
Jafar swings for the body but Haller moves out of range.
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Haller moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Haller misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
Jafar throws a body punch but Haller moves out of range.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haller.#CL#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Haller.
Haller presses Jafar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haller's elbow.
Haller scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Haller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Haller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haller slowing the pace effectively.
Haller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haller misses with some punches.
Haller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Haller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haller tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Jafar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Haller - that landed with a thud.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Haller.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Haller avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the ropes.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller lands a good knee to the midsection. Jafar won't want to take too many of those.
Haller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haller.
Haller scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haller tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Haller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haller moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Haller throws a big shot that misses.
Haller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Haller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
David Haller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jafar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Haller throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar takes a swing at Haller's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jafar's calf.
Jafar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Haller misses.
Jafar misses with an uppercut
and Haller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar tries to clinch but Haller is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haller misses with an uppercut. Jafar saw that one coming.
Jafar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haller moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Haller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haller throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haller throws out the jab.
Haller missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Jafar.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haller was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar misses with an uppercut
and Haller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Good shot there by Jafar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haller lands with a hook. Jafar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jafar slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haller.
A big right from Haller misses.
Haller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
Haller with a nice cross.
Haller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Haller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Haller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
Haller lands a jab.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haller looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Haller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
Haller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haller scores with a hook to the body. Jafar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haller scores with a jab.
David Haller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar wants to clinch but Haller slips to the side
enabling Haller to counter with a crisp jab.
Haller lands an overhand right.
Haller with a hook.
Haller misses with a straight right.
Haller lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haller throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jafar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haller throws a right hand that misses
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Haller misses. #T1#
Haller blocks a jab.
Jafar throws a right hand that misses
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand.
Haller with a nice cross.
Haller slips under a jab from Jafar.
Haller misses with a left hand
and Jafar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jafar moves to clinch but Haller breaks away
and Haller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jafar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haller throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Jafar.
Jafar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Haller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jafar's knee momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Jafar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haller throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Haller scores with a shot to the body.
Haller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haller misses with a straight right.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but Haller manages to avoid it.#T2#
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Jafar has Haller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Haller has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Haller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller blocking some punches.
David Haller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Haller.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Haller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Haller!
David Haller decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
K-1 36 Diego vs Stevens
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Corn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimmy Corn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corn throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but Corn manages to avoid it.
Corn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jafar momentarily.
Corn throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Jafar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jafar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jafar connects with a crisp jab.
Jafar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jafar swings for the body but Corn moves out of range.
Jafar swats away the attempt to clinch by Corn.
Corn ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Jafar throws a hook but Corn blocks it.
Jafar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corn's head backwards.
Jafar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jafar under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corn looks to clinch
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar checks a leg kick nicely.
Corn misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Corn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.#T1#
Corn misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Corn has managed to clinch.
Corn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corn misses with a body punch.
Corn struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corn lands a body shot.
Corn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corn misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Corn.
Corn throws a head punch that misses.
Corn lands an uppercut.
Jafar is working Corn over against the ropes.
Corn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corn can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Corn misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Corn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar tries to work over Corn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Corn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corn tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Corn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Corn.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Corn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Corn has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Corn misses with some punches.
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corn lands with a left to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Corn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Corn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Corn misses with an uppercut. Jafar saw that one coming.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Corn moved out of range.#CL#
Corn tries to keep at a distance but Jafar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corn has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Corn.
Corn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corn misses with some punches.
Corn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Corn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Corn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Corn.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corn's elbow.
Corn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corn misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jafar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corn can turn it around.
Corn lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #T1#
Jafar lands a right hand.
Corn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Corn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Corn lands a body shot.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Corn controls his hands.
Corn misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corn misses with a body punch.
Corn has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar digs a right hand into Corn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corn's gas tank.
Corn scores with a shoulder strike.
Corn blocking some punches.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Corn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corn can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar tries a body shot but Corn blocks it.
#T2#
Corn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Corn.
Corn misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar tries to work over Corn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corn working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Corn controls his hands.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Corn.
Jimmy Corn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corn misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar works on Corn's body with a couple of short punches.
Corn lands with a right to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Jafar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Corn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Corn throws a big shot that misses.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corn throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Jafar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Jafar.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Corn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar tries to clinch but Corn moves out of range.
Jafar misses with a hook. Corn ducked under it nicely.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corn manages to avoid it.
Jafar throws a jab when Corn was well out of range.
Corn swings widly with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Jafar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Jafar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corn is looking to land body kicks.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corn moves away.
Jafar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corn scores with a spinning back kick!
Corn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jafar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corn - the referee stops the clock and Jafar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corn. Jafar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Jafar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Corn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jimmy Corn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corn dips to his left and cracks Jafar with an uppercut!
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jafar.
Corn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jafar on the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corn.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corn scores with a shoulder strike.
Corn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corn misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corn tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Corn blocks a body shot from Jafar. #T2#
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Corn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Corn.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corn backwards.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corn blocking some punches.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corn.
Corn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corn has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Corn lands a left hand.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corn backwards.
Jimmy Corn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corn blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Corn.
Well Corn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Corn!
A relieved looking Jimmy Corn 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:
K-1 31 Haller vs Monroe
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Jafar moves out of range.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Nice shot by Jafar.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sakamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jafar moves forwards but Sakamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jafar misses with a hook. Sakamoto ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Jafar closes the distance and pushes Sakamoto back into the ropes.
Jafar tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Jafar clinches up against the ropes.
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Sakamoto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sakamoto blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar lunges at Sakamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakamoto's hand.
Sakamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jafar throws a right hand that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Sakamoto.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar walks into a left hand.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Sakamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Sakamoto keeps it at a distance.
Sakamoto looks to land a combination but Jafar avoids it well.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Sakamoto.
Jafar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jafar lands a lovely overhand right.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range. #T3#
Sakamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakamoto with a jab.
Sakamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sakamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jafar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
A left lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar misses with a body shot
and Sakamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jafar is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar tries to clinch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Jafar lands a nice hook to Sakamoto's body. Sakamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Sakamoto gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar digs a right hand into Sakamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakamoto's gas tank.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Jafar.
Nice cross by Sakamoto.
Jafar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T5#
Sakamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Jafar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Sakamoto misses.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto counters with a body kick.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand. #T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar throws out a powerful jab.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jafar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jafar slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Jafar avoids them all with ease.
Jafar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Sakamoto is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
A swing and a miss from Sakamoto.
Jafar swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No joy there for Sakamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T7#
Sakamoto scores with a push kick.
Jafar lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Jafar jumps back.
Sakamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jafar is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sakamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jafar eats them both and turns towards Sakamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.#T8#
Jafar throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Jafar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar takes one to the chin there.
Sakamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks from the clinch.
Sakamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jafar's hands.
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T9#
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Sakamoto jabs Jafar right on the nose. Jafar blinks but takes it well.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jafar avoids a kick to the body.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Sakamoto throws a combination that misses
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar dips to his left and cracks Sakamoto with an uppercut!
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Sakamoto motions for Jafar to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
Jafar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jafar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Jafar cracks Sakamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jafar lands a jab.
Sakamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakamoto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sakamoto duly obliges.
Jafar throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jafar is out of range.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar misses with an uppercut.
Jafar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto. #CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Jafar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Sakamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto. #ROC2#
Jafar is rocked!
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Sakamoto tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Sakamoto scores with a nice strike.
Jafar takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Jafar finds it's way through Sakamoto's defenses.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jafar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Jafar's front leg but catches the back leg as Jafar tries to avoid it.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Jafar.
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a good low kick that Jafar was not able to check.
Sakamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Jafar walks into a straight right hand from Sakamoto.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jafar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jafar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Jafar misses the jab.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Sakamoto tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Sakamoto.
Jafar works on Sakamoto's body with a couple of short punches.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Jafar pushes Sakamoto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Jafar checks a leg kick.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sakamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks from the clinch.
Jafar misses the jab.#T5##CL#
Jafar has Sakamoto up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Sakamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto throws a nice looking combination but Jafar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jafar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jafar slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Jafar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar slips under a jab from Sakamoto.
Jafar throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar misses with a right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Jafar.
#T6#
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Sakamoto catches Jafar right on the button with a cross.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto drops his hands momentarily and Jafar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jafar counters with a left to the body.
Jafar lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakamoto's head.
Jafar throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.#CL#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged Sakamoto in a clinch.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T7#
Jafar scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Jafar walks into a stiff left hand from Sakamoto.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Jafar moves out of range as Sakamoto strikes.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto. #CL#
Jafar closes the distance and pushes Sakamoto back into the ropes.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Sakamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sakamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T8#
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Sakamoto misses.
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakamoto.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakamoto walks into a jab.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Jafar throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab. #T9#
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Jafar lands a jab to the nose.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
A big left from Jafar misses.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Sakamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar misses with a straight right.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Sakamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Jafar.
Jafar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Jafar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jafar throws a shot to the body.
Sakamoto connects with a right hand. Jafar shakes it off.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Jafar moves out of range.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakamoto on the side of the head.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar slips a jab from Sakamoto.#T1#
Sakamoto throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto throws a counter combo.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Sakamoto is avoiding it.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Jafar off balance momentarily.
Sakamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.#T2#
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Jafar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Sakamoto.
Still in the clinch, Sakamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar is working Sakamoto over against the ropes.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Sakamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jafar defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jafar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jafar drops his hands momentarily and Sakamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Jafar digs a good body shot into Sakamoto's ribs.#T3#
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Sakamoto needs to keep his hands up - Jafar had a free shot at his head there.
Jafar swings widly with a right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar lands a jab to Sakamoto's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jafar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jafar checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jafar with a jab.
Sakamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jafar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jafar tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sakamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Sakamoto lands an overhand right.
Jafar throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Jafar scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Sakamoto scores with a leg kick.
Jafar thuds a left hand into Sakamoto's body.
Sakamoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T5#
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Sakamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jafar circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakamoto walks into a left hand.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jafar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar connects with a right hand. Sakamoto shakes it off.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
Sakamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T6#
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sakamoto gets tackled into the ropes by Jafar. Jafar maintains the clinch.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
Jafar tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar tries to work over Sakamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Sakamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Jafar seems unphased.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Jafar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jafar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jafar scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakamoto should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T7#
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Jafar off balance momentarily.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sakamoto throws a right and a left that Jafar avoids nicely.
Jafar scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jafar blocks a leg kick.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Jafar lands a jab to the head.
Sakamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Sakamoto keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Jafar cracks Sakamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.#T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Jafar should have avoided that one.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
Jafar blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Sakamoto keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Jafar does it's job there.
Sakamoto cracks Jafar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar blocks a low kick nicely.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar tries to clinch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Sakamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.#T9#
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto misses with a double jab.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jafar with a hook.
A lazy left from Jafar finds it's target.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jafar scrambles back to his feet.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Jafar moved away.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Jafar moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
I think Sakamoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said ' Sakamoto vs Haller For the 135 title, no more Running HALLER what do you say London! cheers go up from the jam-packed Camden Conference Centre, GIVE ME MY BELT, tell Murhaa he gotta wait his turn in line for an ass beating I want his 0.'.
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K-1 25 Haller vs Jafar
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Haller scores with the left hand. Jafar knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jafar jabs Haller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jafar throws the left hand but Haller avoids the punch easily.
Haller dips to his left and cracks Jafar with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haller, right into the meat.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Haller saw that one coming.
Haller avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jab from Haller.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Haller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
A punch combination from Haller misses.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haller connects with a single shot there.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Haller slips under a jab from Jafar.
Haller throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Haller misses with a body punch
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Haller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haller cracks Jafar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Haller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Haller.
Haller throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looks like Haller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Haller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Haller looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.#CL2#
Jafar rushes Haller and presses him up against the ropes.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haller's elbow.
Haller pushes Jafar back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Haller tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haller.
A short right from Haller. #T2#
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!
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Haller scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Haller tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Haller back against the ropes.
Haller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haller tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Haller back against the ropes.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Haller.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Haller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Haller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haller.
Haller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haller backwards.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Haller controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller is working Jafar over against the ropes.
Haller misses with a body punch.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haller throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Haller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jab by Jafar.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haller.
David Haller is winning the standup battle so far.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haller takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Haller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Jafar instigates a clinch.
David Haller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Haller.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Haller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haller misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar pushes Haller back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Haller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haller can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
#T1#
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Haller blocks an uppercut.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar pushes Haller back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haller throws a head punch that misses.
Haller lands a right hand.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Haller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Haller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haller blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Haller. #T2#
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Haller is rocked!
Haller throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Haller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Haller.
Haller seems to have got his legs back now.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haller scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haller.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haller's elbow.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haller tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Haller back against the ropes.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Haller.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Haller.
Haller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Haller with a nice cross.
Jafar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haller throws a jab when Jafar was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar tries to clinch but Haller moves out of range.
Haller throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Haller misses.
Haller throws out a powerful jab.
Haller lands a leg kick that knocks Jafar off balance momentarily.
Jafar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jafar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Jafar works the jab nicely.
Jafar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Haller swats away the attempt to clinch by Jafar.
Haller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Haller's head back.
Haller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haller.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haller lands with a hook. Jafar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haller throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Haller avoids it with no problem.
Jafar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haller avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Haller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haller swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jafar blocks a leg kick.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Haller.
Haller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar moves out of range of the leg kick from Haller.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand.
Haller moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haller misses with a straight left.
Jafar scores with a nice head shot.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Haller misses the target.
Haller thumps Jafar with a low kick.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haller throws out the jab.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Haller avoids it with no problem.
Haller throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar swings for the body but Haller moves out of range.
Haller misses with a hook.
Haller throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Jafar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haller with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller clearly takes that round.
That's time! Haller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Haller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Haller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haller misses with a looping right.
Jafar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haller moves away.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jafar blocks a jab.
Jafar takes a swing at Haller's ribcage but misses.
Jafar tests Haller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haller misses with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Jafar swings for the body but Haller moves out of range.
Haller misses with a left hand
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Jafar misses.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Haller ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar blocks a jab.
Haller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jafar counter with a right hand. #T1#
Jafar moves away from the strike by Haller.
Haller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haller throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jafar tries to work over Haller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Haller.
Haller can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Haller misses with the head strike.
Haller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haller.
Haller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Haller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Jafar pushes Haller back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haller blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Haller misses with a punch to the body.
Haller misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haller backwards.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haller tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Haller back against the ropes.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Haller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Haller lands a shoulder strike.
Haller blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Haller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haller throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
Haller blocks a jab.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Haller's shoulder, as Haller tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar moves out of range as Haller strikes.
Haller misses with a hook.
Haller throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a right hand
and Haller counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Haller counters with a nice uppercut.
Haller avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Haller takes one on the button.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Haller avoids it with no problem.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Haller throwing a counter right hand but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Haller throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Haller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Haller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jafar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Haller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Haller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Haller throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Jafar throws a body punch but Haller moves out of range.
Haller throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Haller as he connects with a hook.
Jafar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haller throws out the jab.
Haller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haller slips a straight right by Jafar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Haller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar throws a hook but Haller blocks it.
Haller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jafar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haller scrambles back to his feet.
Haller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haller throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar defending well as Haller loads up on a big left hand.
Haller slips under a jab from Jafar.
Haller lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Jafar.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Haller.
Haller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jafar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Haller moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Haller.
I think Haller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Haller!
David Haller retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath David Haller 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:
KOFC 105 - Mountain vs Hallick
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Jafar lands a really nice looking cross but Bell seems unphased.
Bell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Bell's head.
Jafar cracks Bell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a head shot.#TD2#
Bell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jafar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Jafar throws Bell to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell fails with the takedown.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bell shoots for a takedown but Jafar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bell tries for a takedown but Jafar circles away easily
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Jafar. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jafar but Jafar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Jafar rushes Bell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jafar holds him up against the cage and eventually Bell drops back down to his feet.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jafar smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Bell looks winded!
Good body shot from Jafar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar lands a body shot. #T2#
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bell jumps guard but Jafar stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jafar pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
#ROC#
Bell is rocked!
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Jafar presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jafar holds him up against the cage and eventually Bell drops back down to his feet.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jafar pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Jafar.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar digs a right hand into Bell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bell's gas tank.
Bell jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bell takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Jafar pushes Bell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jafar digs a right hand into Bell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bell's gas tank.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.#KD#
Jafar drops Bell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jafar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bell with a big uppercut! Bell tries to clinch up but Jafar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bell to the mat! Bell covers up and Jafar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
KOFC 92 - Murhaa vs Cheek
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Jafar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Mulvaney takes a shot to the head.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulvaney backwards.
Mulvaney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jafar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath Mulvaney's ribcage. Mulvaney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Mulvaney controls the action.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulvaney's elbow.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Mulvaney is working for takedown but Jafar is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulvaney has Jafar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jafar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Mulvaney.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land. #T1#
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulvaney.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulvaney backwards.
Mulvaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Mulvaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulvaney goes for a takedown attempt but Jafar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jafar lunges at Mulvaney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mulvaney's hand.
Jafar avoids the head kick by Mulvaney.
#CL#
Jafar pushes Mulvaney up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
Jafar 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.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mulvaney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jafar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Mulvaney.
Mulvaney's coach down at Bobby's Bench Shop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mulvaney's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jafar scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Jafar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar stops a takedown attempt from Mulvaney.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar digs a right hand into Mulvaney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mulvaney's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar. #BC2#
Mulvaney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Jafar clinches.
Jafar cracks Mulvaney with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Mulvaney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mulvaney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Mulvaney.
Jafar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mulvaney on the side of the head.
Mulvaney throws a body kick that misses
and Jafar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mulvaney thinking.
Mulvaney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mulvaney misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Mulvaney misses with a straight right.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Jafar lands.
Mulvaney misses with a combination
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mulvaney. Mulvaney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mulvaney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mulvaney misses with a head kick.
#T4#
A jab lands there for Jafar.
Jafar scores with a jab.
Mulvaney misses with a double jab.
Jafar slips a jab and a cross from Mulvaney.
It looked like Jafar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jafar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mulvaney doesn't seem bothered though.
Mulvaney misses with a hook
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Mick Mulvaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulvaney takes one on the button.
Mulvaney tries to clinch but Jafar is having none of it.
Mulvaney misses with a few strikes there.
Mulvaney throws a lazy head kick
and Jafar counters with a left to the body.
Mulvaney looks winded!
Mulvaney loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.
Mulvaney doesn't manage to clinch there - Jafar circles away.
Jafar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mulvaney on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar lands an overhand right.
Jafar jabs at Mulvaney's body.
A punch lands to the side of Mulvaney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar tests Mulvaney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mulvaney loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mulvaney can do to turn this around?#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulvaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulvaney is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mulvaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulvaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulvaney blocking some punches.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Jafar misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulvaney.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar pushes Mulvaney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulvaney backwards.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar pushes Mulvaney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulvaneys head. #BC2#
Mulvaney breaks from the clinch.
Jafar connects with a crisp jab.
Mulvaney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
Mulvaney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar avoids the head kick by Mulvaney.
Jafar connects with the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jafar.
Mulvaney throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Mulvaney is predictable there
and Jafar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Jafar clinches up with Mulvaney and pushes him back against the cage.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulvaneys head.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulvaney. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar tries to work over Mulvaney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Mulvaney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mulvaney is breathing heavily.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar digs a right hand into Mulvaney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mulvaney's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulvaney. #T4#
Jafar gets through Mulvaney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Mulvaney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulvaney gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Jafar has managed to clinch.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulvaney backwards. #ROC#
Mulvaney is rocked!
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Mulvaney is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Mulvaney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mick Mulvaney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Mulvaney's belly button to the back.
Jafar lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Jafar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulvaney backwards.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mulvaney with a big uppercut! Mulvaney tries to clinch up but Jafar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mulvaney to the mat! Mulvaney covers up and Jafar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nuri Jafar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nuri Jafar made sure he mentioned XFighter Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
KOFC 84 - Leonidas vs Forclit
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Jafar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jafar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Bell shoots in and drives through. Jafar sprawls well.
Bell shoots and misses
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Donk. Jafar catches Bell right on the button with a cross.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
Jafar catches Bell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Jafar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bell.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Jafar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Nice cross by Jafar.
Nuri Jafar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell shoots in for a double leg but Jafar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Jafar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar with a nice cross.
Jafar with a jab.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jafar sprawls well. Jafar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Jafar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jafar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Jafar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Jafar finds it's way through Bell's defenses.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Jafar stuffs the takedown.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged Bell in a clinch.
Bell is trying to maintain a safe position but Jafar gets an underhook and turns Bell into the cage.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bells head.
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Jafar presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
A short right from Jafar. #ROC#
Bell is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Bell fails to pull guard.
Jafar digs a right hand into Bell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bell's gas tank.
Bell seems to have recovered his senses.
Bell looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
Jafar is working Bell over against the cage.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short uppercut from Jafar. #T4#
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bell jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jafar is leaning against Bell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jafar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bell jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar pushes Bell against the cage. Jafar is working some dirty boxing. Jafar pushes off with a quick right hook! Bell goes down! Bell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jafar moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that XFighter Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
KOFC 81 - Downdin vs Kromog
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Narz throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Narz.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Narz doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Jafar does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Narz misses
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar 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.
Jafar scores with a body shot.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Narz misses with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narz throws a right hand that misses
and Jafar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jafar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice cross by Jafar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Jafar.
Narz shoots in but no luck this time.
Jafar jabs Narz right on the nose. Narz blinks but takes it well.
Jafar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Narz against the cage.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Narz.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz blocking some punches.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Narz pulls guard.
Narz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jafar looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Narz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Narz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Narz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Narz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Narz passes Jafar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Narz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Narz is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now.
Jafar is looking for a sweep. Narz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Narz on the ground.
Narz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jafar is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T3#
Narz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jafar is looking to escape.
Jafar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jafar tries to get out of the position.
Narz avoids the attempt from Jafar to control.
Narz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Narz prevents Jafar from getting the reversal.
Jafar tries to lock up and control but Narz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jafar can't escape the position.
Jafar stops Narz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Narz tries to control but Jafar wriggling away.
Jafar tries to hold on but Narz pushes him away.
Jafar has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Narz tries to get the hooks in deep but Jafar pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Narz working for the choke. #SUB2#
Narz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Narz looking to break Jafar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jafar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Narz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jafar connects with a crisp jab.
Narz swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Jafar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jafar scores with the left hand. Narz knows he should have avoided that one.
Jafar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Narz.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Narz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Jafar stuns Narz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Narz swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
Narz looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Narz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jafar at a distance.
Narz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narz misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jafar thuds his right hand into Narz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Narz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jafar rather than just go for the knockout.
Narz throws a lazy uppercut
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Narz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Narz throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Narz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Narz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jafar counters with a nice uppercut.
Nuri Jafar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jafar, as that shot connected.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Narz misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narz jabs at Jafar's body.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Narz.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar tries to work over Narz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Narz blocks an uppercut.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Narz trying to stall but Jafar improves his position.
Narz digs a right hand into Jafar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jafar's gas tank.
Narz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
Narz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jafar. #T3#
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Narz backwards. #ROC#
Narz is rocked!
Narz lands a right hand.
Narz is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Narz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Narz lands with a short shot to the head.
Narz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Narz seems to have recovered his senses.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narz.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Narz controls the action.
Jafar tries a body shot but Narz blocks it.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Narz.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Narz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Narz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Jafar.
Narz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
A body shot lands from Narz.
Narz has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Narzs head.
Jafar gets through Narz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Narz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Narz lands a body shot.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Narz.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Narz's ribs.
Narz jabs Jafar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Narz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Jafar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Jafar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Narz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Narz misses.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Narz can do to turn this around?
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz cracks a nice hook into Jafar's ribs.
Jafar scores with a nice strike.
Narz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
Narz throws a right hand that misses
and Narz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Narz keeps it at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar tries a body shot but Narz blocks it.
Jafar is working Narz over against the cage.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Narz throws a head punch that misses.
Narz tries to pull guard but Jafar holds him up against the cage and eventually Narz drops back down to his feet.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Jafar working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz takes a shot to the head.
Narz takes a shot to the head.
Jafar gets through Narz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Narz.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar pushes Narz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Narz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Narz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jafar is unloading with more strikes now! Narz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuri Jafar!
During a confident post fight interview, Nuri Jafar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Baby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Jafar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jafar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Baby has managed to clinch.
Baby blocking some punches.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Baby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Baby controls his hands.
Jafar works on Baby's body with a couple of short punches.
Baby tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Baby misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Baby working aggressively here.
Baby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Baby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
Baby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with the head strike.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Jafar.
Baby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Baby avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath Baby's ribcage. Baby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath Baby's ribcage. Baby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baby misses with a body punch.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Baby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baby has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baby blocking some punches.
Baby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Baby throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Baby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Baby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Baby misses with a punch on the inside.
Baby throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Baby's head.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Baby's head.
Baby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baby working aggressively here.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baby backwards.
Baby tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Baby back against the cage.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babys head.
A hook to the body from Baby.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baby struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Baby throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Baby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Baby prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Baby backwards.
Baby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Baby has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Baby misses with a body punch.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby.
Baby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Baby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Baby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baby lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Baby.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baby lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar pushes Baby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Baby throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar gets through Baby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baby.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar tries to work over Baby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baby scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Baby controls his hands.
Baby has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
A right hook to the body lands for Jafar.
Baby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baby misses with some punches.
Baby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Baby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baby.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baby.
Jafar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Baby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Baby pushes Jafar up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Baby blocks it.
Baby struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Baby.
Baby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baby.
Jafar tries a body shot but Baby blocks it.
Baby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Baby.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Baby.
Baby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Baby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Baby.
Baby has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Baby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Baby struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Baby misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Baby as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baby.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baby tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Baby back against the cage.
Baby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Baby in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Baby blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Baby fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Baby avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Baby is working Jafar over against the cage.#T2#
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Nice body punch from Baby - that landed with a thud.
Baby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baby tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Baby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Baby misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baby's elbow.
Baby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baby prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Baby prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Baby.
Baby misses with some punches.
Baby blocking some punches.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baby.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar tries a body shot but Baby blocks it.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baby struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baby backwards.
Baby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Baby as the two fighters clinch.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baby.
Baby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Baby.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baby's elbow.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Baby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Baby working aggressively here.
A short right from Jafar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby lands a nice shot to the body.
Baby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baby lands a left hand.
Baby lands with a left to the head.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Baby controls his hands.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baby pushes Jafar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baby struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baby pushes Jafar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Baby.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxy Baby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jafar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Baby has closed the distance and engaged Jafar in a clinch.
Baby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baby lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Baby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby presses Jafar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baby throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Baby blocks an uppercut.
Baby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #T1#
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baby working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Jafar is rocked!
Baby has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baby prevents a body shot from Jafar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Baby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar seems to have got his legs back now.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Baby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Baby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Baby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baby lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baby.
Baby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Baby can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Baby unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jafar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Baby is unloading with more strikes now! Jafar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxxy Baby!
A relieved looking Maxxy Baby 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:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Jafar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renaldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Renaldo throws a right hand that misses
and Jafar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Renaldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jafar. Jafar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Jafar clinches up with Renaldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Renaldo backwards.
Renaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Renaldo.
Renaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar pushes Renaldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar tries a body shot but Renaldo blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land. #T1#
Renaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar cracks Renaldo with a nice body shot.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Renaldo.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Renaldo.
Jafar digs a right hand into Renaldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Renaldo's gas tank.
Jafar digs a right hand into Renaldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Renaldo's gas tank.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Renaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Renaldo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Renaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renaldo tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Renaldo.
Jafar pushes Renaldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Renaldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Jafar gets an underhook and turns Renaldo into the cage.
Renaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Renaldo blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Renaldo avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar is leaning against Renaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renaldo's elbow.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renaldo backwards.
Renaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Renaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Renaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Renaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar is leaning against Renaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Renaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Renaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renaldo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renaldo.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Renaldo avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Renaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renaldo blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jafar lands with an uppercut that bounces Renaldo off the cage and back into range.
Renaldo misses with a straight left.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Renaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Renaldo is just out of range.
Renaldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Renaldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Jafar connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renaldo blocks a jab.
Jafar slips under a jab from Renaldo.
Jab by Jafar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renaldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Renaldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renaldo throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Renaldo circles away.
Renaldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jafar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Renaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar slips a jab from Renaldo.
Renaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
Jafar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Renaldo with a body shot.
Renaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renaldo.
Renaldo throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
Renaldo misses with an uppercut. Jafar saw that one coming.#CL2#
Jafar takes the fight into the clinch.
Renaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renaldo blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Renaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Renaldo.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renaldo's elbow.
Renaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Renaldo fails to land.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Renaldo controls his hands.
Jafar cracks Renaldo with a nice body shot.#T3#
Renaldo prevents a body shot from Jafar.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Renaldo.
Renaldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Renaldo backwards.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renaldo. #T4#
Renaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar. #BC#
Renaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jafar scores with a hook.
Renaldo takes one on the button.
A jab from Renaldo misses.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Renaldo is avoiding it.
A big left from Renaldo misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renaldo needs to keep his hands up - Jafar had a free shot at his head there.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renaldo moves away.
Renaldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Renaldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Renaldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jafar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Renaldo's hands.
Jafar looks to clinch
and Renaldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Jafar.
Renaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Renaldo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renaldo, as that shot connected.
Renaldo throws out a loose jab but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
Renaldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Jafar clinches up against the cage.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renaldo's elbow.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jafar is working Renaldo over against the cage.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Renaldo backwards. #T1#
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Renaldo.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Renaldo blocking some punches.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renaldo's elbow.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Renaldo takes a shot to the head.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Renaldo backwards. #BC#
Renaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renaldo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Renaldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Renaldo looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Renaldo avoids it with no problem.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Well,Renaldo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Renaldo misses with a body shot.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar lands a lovely overhand right.
Renaldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Renaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Renaldo takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Renaldo misses with the combination.
Renaldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renaldo manages to avoid it.
Renaldo throws a big counter combination but Jafar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lothario Renaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renaldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jafar lands a really nice looking cross but Renaldo seems unphased.
Renaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renaldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jafar throws a jab when Renaldo was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Renaldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Renaldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Renaldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jafar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
A lazy left from Jafar finds it's target.
Jafar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Renaldo momentarily.
Renaldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Renaldo looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
Jafar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Jafar clinches.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jafar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Nuri Jafar!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Nuri Jafar!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Nuri Jafar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Jafar lands with a right hand.
Mills tries to move into range but Jafar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jafar clobbers Mills with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mills moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Mills changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Mills.
Mills jumps guard but Jafar stands there with Mills around his waist. Mills gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mills is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Mills jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Mills gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Mills.
Jafar scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Jafar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jafar moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar pushes Mills back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Mills backwards. #T1#
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Mills tries to score a body lock takedown but Jafar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Mills breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar connects with a single shot there.
Mills throws a body punch but Jafar moves out of range.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jafar lands with a hook. Mills tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Jafar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jafar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mills shoots in for a double leg but Jafar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Mills with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Jafar misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mills tries for a takedown but Jafar circles away easily
and Mills takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Jafar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar lands a glancing blow to the side of Mills's head.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jafar pushes Mills back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mills or not.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mills is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
Mills tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
Mills looks winded!
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Mills is rocked!#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Mills is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar pushes Mills back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mills jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Mills gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jafar lands with a cross. #CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mills is trying to pull guard but Jafar has him pressed against the cage.
Mills seems to have recovered his senses.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mills.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar lands a body punch.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar lands a left hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Tyler Mills has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mills or not.
Jafar unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mills! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jafar is unloading with more strikes now! Mills drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuri Jafar!
A relieved looking Nuri Jafar 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:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Jafar scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Jafar clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Bruiseface blocking some punches.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Bruiseface struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Bruiseface misses with a body punch.
Bruiseface tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Jafar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruiseface. #BC2#
Bruiseface pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar thuds his right hand into Bruiseface's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Bruiseface moves away and avoids it.
Jafar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruiseface backwards. #ROC#
Bruiseface is rocked!
Bruiseface misses with the head strike.
Bruiseface is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bruiseface backwards.
Bruiseface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar pushes Bruiseface against the cage. Jafar is working some dirty boxing. Jafar pushes off with a quick right hook! Bruiseface goes down! Bruiseface tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jafar moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuri Jafar!
A victorious Nuri Jafar 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:
TIT 78 - Finale
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice hook to Mills's body. Mills takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Jafar darts in and clinches Mills up against the cage.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Jafar is working Mills over against the cage.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mills is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mills jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Mills gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mills shoots and misses
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Mills.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Jafar.
We've been told by Jafar's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jafar enables Mills to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jafar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jafar controls Mills momentarily but Mills frees himself.
Jafar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jafar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Jafar can't keep his opponent in guard - Mills advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mills works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mills trying to control but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jafar is trying to reverse the position but instead Mills has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Mills has managed to slip his arm under Jafar's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jafar is tapping out! Submission win for Mills.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Mills!
Tyler Mills decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TIT 72 - Baby v Booker III
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Azevedo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jafar defends it well.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jafar enables Azevedo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jafar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jafar is looking to stand back up but Azevedo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jafar. #REVR#
Jafar is trying to maintain the position but Azevedo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Azevedo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
A very excited looking Luiz Correia Azevedo 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:
TIT 68 - Manduk v Haymon
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Narz moves into the clinch.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Narz fails to land.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Narz fails to land.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Narz avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Narz blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Narz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narz is trying to pull guard but Jafar has him pressed against the cage.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Narz.
Narz blocking some punches.
#T1#
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Narz's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narz misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Narz misses with the head strike.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Narz's head.
Narz misses with the head strike.
Narz misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
A head punch on the inside from Narz fails to land. #TD2#
Narz decides to pull guard.
Jafar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Narz keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Narz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Narz looking for a sweep. Not yet Narz, not yet. #T2#
Narz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Narz has a closed guard, preventing Jafar from standing up. #SUB2#
Narz looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
#SUB2#
Narz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jafar won't allow Narz to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Narz is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Narz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Jafar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Jafar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Narz passes Jafar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Narz wants to pass the guard but Jafar is defending well.
Narz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jafar!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narz tries to control but Jafar wriggling away. #SUB2#
Narz looking to secure an arm triangle but Jafar defends it well. #T4#
Narz tries to control but Jafar wriggling away.
Narz avoids the attempt from Jafar to control.
Jafar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.
Jafar flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB2#
Narz looking for a guillotine from mount but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar wants to hold on but Narz pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jafar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Narz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narz moves to clinch but Jafar breaks away
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Narz closes the distance and clinches.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz working aggressively here.
Narz tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Narz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jafar walks away with a smile on his face. Narz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jafar lands an overhand right.
Narz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jafar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Narz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Narz stalls.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Narz throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Narz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Narz as the two fighters clinch.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Narz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narz tries for a takedown but Jafar manages to get underhooks.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narz scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narz is trying to maintain a safe position but Jafar gets an underhook and turns Narz into the cage.
Narz misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Narz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Narz.
Narz is struggling to control the position.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narz pushes Jafar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Narz misses with the head strike.
Narz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.
Narz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Narz controls his hands.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Narz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Narz backwards. #T4#
Jafar lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Narz is rocked!
Narz blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Narz gets control of Jafar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Narz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Narz 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.
Jafar scoring with some ground and pound.
Jafar stopping the sweep attempt from Narz.
Narz keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
Narz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Narz wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jafar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Narz on the ground.#SUB2#
Narz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Narz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Narz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jafar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Narz has Jafar up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Narz controls the action.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Narz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar tries to work over Narz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Jafar working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Narz fails to land.
Narz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Narz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Jafar lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
A head punch on the inside from Narz fails to land.
Narz looking to stall.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Narz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Narz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Narz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Jafar blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #T2#
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Narz fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Narz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Narz is looking to control Jafar's arms but Jafar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Narz has his back to the cage.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narz.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Narz drags the fight down to the ground.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Narz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Narz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Jafar trying to move into half guard but instead Narz has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB2#
Narz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jafar trying to control the position here.
Jafar trying to keep a closed guard but Narz is proving a slippery customer.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Narz advances position into side control!
Peter Narz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jafar wants to control but Narz postures up.
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Narz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Narz trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Narz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jafar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jafar tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Narz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jafar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nuri Jafar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jafar, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TIT - Blubb v Kromog
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Jafar cracks Dennis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dennis.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Dennis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Dennis feints and then cracks Jafar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jafar down.
Jafar throws a good cross that connects.
Jafar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jafar checks a low kick from Dennis.
Dennis defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar checks a low kick from Dennis.
Jafar lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar stuns Dennis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennis manages to avoid it.
Dennis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jafar just manages to avoid it.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Dennis circles away.
Jafar scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Dennis throws a push kick but Jafar slaps the foot to one side.
Dennis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jafar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dennis avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Dennis closes the distance and clinches.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar tries to work over Dennis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dennis trying to land knees to the body.
Jafar avoiding damage as Dennis throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dennis.
Our sources have told us that Dennis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dennis blocks an uppercut.
Jafar managing to block the knees to the body from Dennis.
Dennis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.#T2#
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dennis landing knees to the head.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jafar blocks it with crossed arms.
Jafar gets through Dennis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dennis tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
Dennis trying to land knees to the body.
Dennis missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar tries a body shot but Dennis blocks it.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Dennis connects with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennis's elbow.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
#T3#
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar managing to block the knees to the body from Dennis.
Dennis trying to land knees to the body.
Dennis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dennis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Dennis tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms.
Dennis tries a knee to the head but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dennis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennis.
Dennis misses with a knee to the head.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Dennis misses with a knee strike.
Dennis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jafar blocks it with crossed arms.
Dennis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Dennis controls the action.
Dennis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Dennis controls the action.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dennis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jafar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dennis scrambles back to his feet.
Jafar misses with a right hand
and Dennis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dennis walks into a jab.
Dennis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Dennis against the cage.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dennis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
Dennis prevents a body shot from Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Dennis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land. #T1#
Dennis blocking some punches.
Dennis prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dennis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Dennis.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennis.
Jafar digs a right hand into Dennis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dennis's gas tank.
Dennis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jafar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennis. #BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Dennis misses with a body kick.
Dennis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Dennis throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Jafar has Dennis up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Dennis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Dennis blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar tests Dennis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Nice body kick from Dennis.
Dennis throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jafar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dennis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Dennis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dennis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Jafar connects with a jab.
Jafar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jafar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennis manages to avoid it.
Jafar moves out of range of the leg kick from Dennis.
Jafar clobbers Dennis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dennis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dennis connects with a solid leg kick.
Jafar digs a good hook to Dennis's body.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jafar.
Jafar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dennis throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Dennis clinches.
Jafar avoiding damage as Dennis throws knees to the body.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Dennis is trying to force a seperation but Jafar has the dominant position.
Dennis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dennis blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Jafar blocks the low kick.#CL#
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dennis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jafar.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dennis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jafar.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennis.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
Dennis connects with a high kick. #T1#
Dennis tries to score with a low kick but Jafar moves his leg out of the way.
Dennis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jafar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jafar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dennis tries to clinch up.#CL#
Dennis clinches up against the cage.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dennis.
Dennis tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
Dennis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jafar.
Dennis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar digs a right hand into Dennis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dennis's gas tank.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dennis.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Den Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Dennis misses with a knee strike.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.
Jafar connects with the punch.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jafar digs a good body shot into Dennis's ribs.
Jafar with a hook.
Dennis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jafar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jafar connects with the punch.
Dennis is looking to clinch. #T3#
Jafar cracks Dennis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jafar scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar throws out a powerful jab.
Dennis misses with a body kick.
Dennis lands with a slapping head kick.
Dennis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dennis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jafar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dennis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dennis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jafar to score with a decent uppercut.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dennis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Jafar.
Dennis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dennis in his tracks.
Jafar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jafar cracks Dennis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jafar scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dennis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jafar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Dennis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Jafar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dennis doesn't seem phased though.
Jafar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jafar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar stuns Dennis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dennis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jafar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TIT 58 - Danger v Persley
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Speed lands with an overhand left.
Speed misses with a looping right.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Speed throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Speed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Speed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Speed throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Speed misses with a straight right.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Speed avoids it with no problem.
Speed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Speed.
Speed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Speed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speed looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Speed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Speed throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Speed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.#T1#
Speed throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speed.
Speed throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Speed. Beautiful body shot.
Speed defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jafar. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Speed appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Speed clinches.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speed's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speed's elbow.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Speeds head.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Speed. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Speed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speed or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speed.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
A short left from Jafar.
Good body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar. #T3#
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Speed's efforts to push away.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Speed's head.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Jafar tries to work over Speed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speed tries to break free but Jafar pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Speed controls the action.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Good body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Speed pushes Jafar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Speed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Speed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jafar has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Speeds head.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar gets through Speed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Speed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Speed's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speed tries to stall but Jafar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Speeds head.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Speed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speed or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jafar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar stuns Speed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Speed misses with a hook
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jafar.
Speed tries to bum rush Jafar with a series of wild strikes but Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Speed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speed. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Speed misses. #CL2#
Jafar clinches up with Speed and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Jafar.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Speed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speed tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Speed is trying to maintain a safe position but Jafar gets an underhook and turns Speed into the cage.#T1#
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Speed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Speed tries to break the clinch but Jafar is controlling the position.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar presses Speed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Speed is trying to break the clinch but Jafar is controlling him.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Speed avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
#T2#
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speed or not.
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jafar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Speed digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Speed misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Speed controls the action.
Speed lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Speed's head. #T3#
A short left from Jafar.
A short right from Jafar on the inside. #ROC2#
Speed is rocked!
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
Speed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Oh Speed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Speed blocking some punches.
Jafar is working Speed over against the cage.
Speed seems to have got his legs back now.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Speed.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
Speed tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Speed is leaning against Jafar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Speed's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
Speed misses with some punches.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath Speed's ribcage. Speed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Jafar lands a left hand.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
A short left from Jafar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Speed cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Speed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speed takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speed is trying to force a seperation but Jafar has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Speed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jafar lands a jab to the nose.
Jafar throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Jafar finds it's way through Speed's defenses.
Speed blocks a jab.
Speed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jafar scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Speed.
Jafar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Speed misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jafar.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Speed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar lands a left hand.
#BC#
Speed breaks the clinch.
Speed avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Speed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed connects with a right hand. Jafar shakes it off.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Speed throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Speed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
A big right from Speed misses.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Speed is trying to force a seperation but Jafar has the dominant position.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Speed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar gets through Speed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Speed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Speed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jafar gets through Speed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Jafar scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar gets through Speed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jafar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Speed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Speed's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Speed drops to his knees and Jafar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar 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:
KOTR 17 Bantamweight GP Final
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Jafar.
Banchamek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jafar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
Jafar works Banchamek's body with a nice hook.
Banchamek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banchamek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar defending well as Banchamek loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Jafar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jafar with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek throws a series of punches but Jafar avoids them all with ease.
Jafar staying out of range there.#CL2#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Banchamek swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar keeps control of Banchamek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banchamek blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banchamek 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.
Jafar working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Banchamek.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar pushes Banchamek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banchamek is looking to break free of the clinch but Jafar has double underhooks.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Jafar gets through Banchamek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar works on Banchamek's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar gets through Banchamek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Banchamek avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banchamek misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jafar throws a sloppy body shot
and Banchamek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Banchamek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
Banchamek has had enough of the clinch but Jafar keeps him there for the moment.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar pushes Banchamek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek throws a head punch that misses.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards. #BC#
Banchamek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jafar scores with a jab.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Banchamek moves away and avoids it.
Banchamek is looking to counter the offense by Jafar and move into the clinch.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banchamek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banchamek throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Jafar blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Banchamek.
Jafar misses with an uppercut.
Banchamek looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jafar misses.
Jafar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jafar stuns Banchamek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banchamek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Banchamek throws a lazy uppercut
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Jafar clinches.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banchamek.
Jafar works on Banchamek's body with a couple of short punches.
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jafar.
Banchamek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Banchamek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Banchamek avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the ropes.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Banchamek's ribs.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banchamek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Still in the clinch, Banchamek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Banchamek controls the action.
Jafar blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Banchamek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banchamek throws a head punch that misses.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands a body shot.
Banchamek is looking to break free of the clinch but Jafar has double underhooks.
Banchamek tries to break free but Jafar pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Banchamek manages to break the clinch.
Jafar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Banchamek moves into the clinch.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Banchamek blocking some punches.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banchamek.
Banchamek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Banchamek controls his hands.
Banchamek takes a shot to the head.
Jafar works on Banchamek's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jafar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Banchamek avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the ropes.
Banchamek is trying to break free.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Banchamek misses with the head strike.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath Banchamek's ribcage. Banchamek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jafar lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar really dominated that round.
That's time! Banchamek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Banchamek slips the punch.
Jafar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banchamek finds it's way round the side to connect with Jafar's head.
Jafar scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Jafar clinches up with Banchamek and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Banchamek breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Jafar rushes Banchamek and presses him up against the ropes.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banchamek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar working aggressively here.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
A body shot lands from Jafar.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
A frustrated look appears on Banchamek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar digs a right hand into Banchamek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banchamek's gas tank.
Jafar gets through Banchamek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar is leaning against Banchamek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Banchamek's head.
Banchamek throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek throws a head punch that misses.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
Banchamek is trying to break free.
Jafar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Banchamek controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Jafar drives through and clinches with Banchamek against the ropes.
Superbon Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banchamek misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banchamek gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar working aggressively here.
A short right from Jafar.
Banchamek swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar pushes Banchamek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar works on Banchamek's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Banchamek avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the ropes.
Banchamek misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Banchamek wants to break free but Jafar has control.
#T1#
Jafar keeps control of Banchamek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banchamek misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
Jafar is working Banchamek over against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banchamek misses with some punches.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Banchamek misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Banchamek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banchamek.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Banchamek takes a shot to the head.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuri Jafar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jafar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar! Nuri Jafar retains his featherweight title!
Nuri Jafar 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:
KOTR 15
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones wants to clinch but Jafar slips to the side
and Jafar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jafar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jafar pushes Jones up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Jafar has him pinned against the ropes.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Jafar.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Jafar keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is trying to push Jafar away but Jafar has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Nice body punch from Jafar. #T1#
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A short right from Jafar.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Jones back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to break free but Jafar has control.
Jafar lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Jones with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Jones looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Jones get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar retains his featherweight title!
Nuri Jafar 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.
Alex Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, stronger!'.
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Event:
KOTR 11 Bantmweight S.League 3
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Light. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Jafar.
Light takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Light throws a hook to the side of Jafar's head but Jafar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Light.
Jafar throws a hook but Light avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Light's coach down at The Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Light's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Light backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Light.
Light misses with a knee to the head.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Light misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Jafar.
A short left from Jafar. #T1#
Light trying to stall but Jafar improves his position.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Light backwards.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Light swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Light backwards.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Light is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Light is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Light swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Light goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Light seems to have recovered his senses.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar is working Light over against the ropes.#T2#
Light misses with a knee to the head.
Light looks winded!
Light is trying to break free.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Light misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Light with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Light tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms.
Light tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar lands with a right to the head.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Light's head.
Jafar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath Light's ribcage. Light let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's time! Jafar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Light takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Light can do to turn this around?
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Light.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Light.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Light pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Light fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jafar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Light tries to keep at a distance but Jafar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Light lands an uppercut.
Light is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Light blocks an uppercut.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Light controls the action.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Light controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Light using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jafar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jafar misses with some punches.
#T1#
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Light backwards.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Light tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms.
Light is working Jafar over against the ropes.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar presses Light against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar pushes Light back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Light is breathing heavily.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lights head.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Light.
A short left from Jafar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Nice body punch from Jafar - that landed with a thud.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Light misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Light tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Light with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Light looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Light get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar is the new featherweight champion!
Nuri Jafar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KOTR 5 MAX+ GP 1/16
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones tries to clinch there but Jafar circles away.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jafar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jafar lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area51 in the buildup to the fight.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jafar lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jafar lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Jafar has Jones pressed against the ropes, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Jafar.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Jafar. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar creates a bit of distance and cracks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones goes down! The referee pushes Jafar away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Jones make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Jafar takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nuri Jafar!
In his post fight interview, Nuri Jafar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Alex Jones had this to say: 'I'll be back, stronger!'.
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Event:
KOTR 2 Middleweight S.League 1
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch up but Jafar circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar scores with a body shot.
Jones wants to clinch.#CL#
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Jafar has the dominant position.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Jafar as the two fighters clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jafar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
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!
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jafar as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar pushes Jones back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the ropes. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jafar taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jafar presses Jones against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jafar creates a bit of distance and cracks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones goes down! The referee pushes Jafar away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Jones make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Jafar takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nuri Jafar!
In his post fight interview, Nuri Jafar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Alex Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back, stronger!'.
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