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Event:
WFC 16:Rose vs Rurik
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Jacobs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jacobs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bratch misses with a takedown
enabling Jacobs to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Bratch is rocked!
Jacobs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bratch is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jacobs! Bratch is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Jacobs!
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Event:
WFC 13:Beaverton vs Iceberg
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Yoshida cracks the inside of Bratch's front leg.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the body.
Bratch tries to clinch up
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bratch shoots for a takedown but Yoshida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Yoshida finds it's target.
Bratch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bratch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Bratch closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Bratch takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Bratch is rocked!#TD2#
Bratch gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Yoshida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bratch on the ground.
Bratch trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bratch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
Yoshida controlling the position.
Bratch trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida is controlling Bratch's posture.
Bratch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yoshida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bratch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bratch throws a strike but Yoshida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Yoshida controlling from the top position.
Bratch is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up. #SUB2#
Bratch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bratch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bratch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bratch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yoshida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yoshida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Bratch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Bratch goes for a takedown attempt but Yoshida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yoshida lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Bratch drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Yoshida has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bratch is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshida 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 Yoshida.
Bratch jumps guard but Yoshida turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Takashi Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jish Bratch.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Bratch's head.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bratch is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshida finish him?
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Bratch backwards.
Bratch tries to pull guard but Yoshida forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida 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#
Bratch misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bratch gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Yoshida points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Bratch wakes up just in time to hear Yoshida thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takashi Yoshida!
Takashi Yoshida retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
WFC 11:Crusher vs Marston
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Keith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bratch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keith is in Bratch's guard.#SUB#
Bratch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keith defends well.
Bratch is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Bratch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bratch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bratch working for a triangle but Keith defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bratch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keith 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.#T1#
Keith tries to free his leg and advance position but Bratch is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bratch looking for a guillotine here but Keith defends easily.
Bratch seems keen to control Keith's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Keith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bratch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keith has managed to get both his arms back between Bratch's legs - danger averted.
Bratch seems keen to control Keith's posture.
Bratch controls Keith momentarily but Keith frees himself.
Keith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Bratch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bratch looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Bratch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Keith escapes and throws Bratch's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bratch is trying to improve his position.
Bratch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Keith's best efforts.
Bratch is concentrating on defense, preventing Keith from advancing position. #SUB#
Bratch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bratch manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Keith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bratch is keeping the position for now.
Bratch keeping moving, preventing Keith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bratch working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Keith has passed into half guard!
Bratch wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bratch is trying to control but can't.
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 Jish Bratch 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#
Keith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bratch.#CL2#
Keith moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bratch jumps guard.
Bratch managing to control the position.
Keith wants to stand but Bratch has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Bratch has an active guard here but Keith has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bratch is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Bratch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Keith jumps into side control!
Bratch tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bratch tries to reverse the position but Keith maintains control.
Bratch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Keith is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Keith looking to ground and pound but Bratch is blocking nicely.
Bratch is looking to improve his position but Keith isn't that keen on the idea.
Bratch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bratch is concentrating on defense, preventing Keith from advancing position. #T2#
Bratch works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bratch looking for a guillotine here but Keith defends easily.
#SUB#
Keith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bratch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keith has managed to get both his arms back between Bratch's legs - danger averted.
Bratch is controlling Keith's posture.
Bratch is trying to keep Keith in close.
#T3#
Bratch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Bratch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bratch is looking for a triangle but Keith pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bratch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bratch has control of Keith's left arm, preventing Keith from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bratch wants to sweep here but Keith controlling him for the moment.
Jish Bratch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bratch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bratch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bratch's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sammie Keith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keith lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammie Keith 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##TD#
Bratch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Jish Bratch has been cut.#SUB#
Bratch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keith sees it coming and defends easily.
Bratch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keith's head.
Bratch is thwarting Keith's attempts to control the position.
Bratch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bratch throwing shots but Keith is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bratch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bratch is trying to control. Keith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bratch controlling the action here.#T1#
Keith is not content to let Bratch control the position.
Bratch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bratch trying to control from half guard but Keith is working away.
Bratch trying to control the pace.
Keith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bratch.
Bratch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Bratch clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Keith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Keith keeping moving, preventing Bratch from controlling successfully.
Bratch throws a big right hand that misses.
Bratch wants to pass the guard but Keith is keeping the position.
Bratch throws a strike but Keith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bratch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Keith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bratch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bratch looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Bratch has an active guard here but Keith has managed to pass into half guard.
Bratch trying to hold on to Keith's head to control him but Keith postures up.
Bratch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bratch trying to control but Keith postures up.
Keith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bratch is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bratch trying to control here.
Bratch is looking for a sweep. Keith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keith is thwarting Bratch's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Keith tries to sprawl but Bratch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bratch slows the pace down in half guard.
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 Jish Bratch.
I think Bratch 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jish Bratch!
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Event:
DSOF 5
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Bratch is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Bratch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bratch wants to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacobs digs a good hook to Bratch's body.
Jacobs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacobs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bratch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bratch wants to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Bratch is rocked!
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!
Bratch darts in trying to clinch
enabling Jacobs to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Bratch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Jacobs scores with a shot to the body.
Bratch seems to have got his legs back now.
Jacobs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jacobs.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bratch on the side of the head.
Jacobs cracks Bratch with an open hand slap.
Jacobs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bratch tries to clinch but Jacobs moves away
and Jacobs counters with a nice body shot.
Jayden Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bratch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacobs counters with a crisp right that sends Bratch to the canvas! Jacobs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Jacobs!
Jayden Jacobs is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
DSOF 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bratch clinches.
Bratch can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Bratch pulls guard successfully.
Bratch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bratch has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rosenthal should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bratch has tightened it up now! Rosenthal should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jish Bratch!
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Event:
DSOF 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bratch enables Rosenthal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bratch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Rosenthal looking to sit in guard and control but Bratch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bratch pushes down on Rosenthal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rosenthal wants to control but Bratch is keeping busy.
Bratch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bratch trying to control the action but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bratch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rosenthal blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Bratch looking to control but Rosenthal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rosenthal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bratch misses with a head shot.
Rosenthal tries to lock up and control but Bratch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bratch throws some wild stikes that Rosenthal manages to avoid easily.
Bratch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rosenthal is looking to escape.
Rosenthal is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bratch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bratch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2##SUB2#
Bratch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bratch sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bratch punching from mount but Rosenthal doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bratch throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bratch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bratch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bratch. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Bratch is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bratch extends the arm and Rosenthal is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jish Bratch!
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