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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 8
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Jakku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Greene gets a clinch.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Jakku controls his hands.
Greene lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Jakku.
Greene throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Greene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jakku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greene has him pressed against the cage.
Jakku wants to break free but Greene has control.
Greene gets underhooks to prevent Jakku's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greene.
Jakku stalling in the clinch but Greene improves position.
Greene working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greene lands with a right to the head.
Greene swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakku blocks a body shot from Greene.
Greene misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greene.
Greene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Greene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakku backwards.
A hook to the body from Greene.
Greene lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakku backwards.
Greene pushes Jakku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jakku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Greene can turn it around.
Greene scores with a shoulder strike.
Greene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Jakku is rocked!
Greene lands a body punch.
Oh Jakku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greene works on Jakku's body with a couple of short punches.
Jakku seems to have got his legs back now.
Jakku is breathing heavily.
Greene has Jakku pressed against the cage, preventing Jakku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Jakku controls his hands.
Jakku is looking to break free of the clinch but Greene has double underhooks.
Greene lands a right hand.
Greene stalls.
Jakku blocks a body shot from Greene.
Jakku managing to block the knees to the body from Greene.
Greene pushes Jakku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene pushes Jakku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greene lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greene.
Jakku blocks a body shot from Greene.
Jakku struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
A short right from Greene on the inside. #TD#
Jakku works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jakku throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Greene wants to get up but he can't break Jakku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jakku 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.#SU2#
Jakku is working an open guard so Greene takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fighters circle, before Greene throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jakku's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Greene lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TAFC: Smith Jr vs Kuwabara
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Morad misses with a body shot.
Morad 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.
Morad just misses with a punch to the body.
Jakku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jakku looks for a takedown but Morad sprawls well.
Morad 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.
Morad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jakku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jakku throws a sloppy head kick and Morad moves out of range easily.
Jakku dives in and grabs Morad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morad pushes down on Jakku's head and hops out.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakku scores with a one two! Morad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jakku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Jakku shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morad's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jakku.
Morad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Jakku trying to control but Morad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morad pulls Jakku in close to his closed guard and prevents Jakku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jakku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jakku wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving.
Jakku throwing strikes from guard but Morad blocks nicely.
Jakku advances to half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jakku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morad!
Morad is trying desperately to improve position.
Jakku throws some wild stikes that Morad manages to avoid easily.
Jakku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morad is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
Jakku goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morad is on top in guard.
Morad is looking to stand up but Jakku won't let him.
Jakku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morad is one step ahead there. #T3#
Jakku trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Jakku working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morad has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jakku is trying to get back to full guard.
Morad trying to pass the guard but Jakku defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Morad decides to stand up.
Morad throws out a loose jab but Jakku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakku walks into a straight right hand from Morad.
Jakku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morad can pounce on him.
Morad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jakku's sensitive parts.
Jakku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jakku misses with a body kick.
Jakku closes the distance and clinches up with Morad, looking for a takedown. Jakku pushes Morad against the cage but Morad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.
Morad keeps the fight on the outside.
Morad scores with a nice right hand.
Morad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morad scores with a hook to the body. Jakku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morad throws a shot from downtown. Jakku moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jakku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jakku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Jakku.
Jakku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Morad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jakku or perhaps it was just good defense by Morad, which made it look bad.
Morad connects with a crisp jab.
Morad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jakku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku takes one on the button.#TD2#
Jakku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!#SUB2#
Jakku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Morad wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jakku is trying to work for a kimura but Morad is defending well.
Jakku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morad keeps working. #SUB2#
Jakku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morad wants to control but Jakku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jakku slips a nice elbow through Morad's hands, connecting with Morad's forehead.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jakku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morad defending well though.
Morad tries to get to full guard but Jakku has control of the leg.
Morad is concentrating on defense, preventing Jakku from advancing position. #SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
Jakku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Jakku seems to be working for a kimura but Morad defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Jakku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jakku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jakku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morad lands with a cross.
Jakku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.
Jakku shoots for a takedown but Morad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jakku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jakku checks a leg kick. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morad, as that shot connected.
Morad lands with a hook. Jakku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Morad - just one landing.
Morad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jakku throws a right hand that Morad ducks under and follows up with a left that Morad also avoids with ease.
Jakku throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jakku on the side of the head.#ROC#
Jakku is rocked!
Morad lands a glancing blow to the side of Jakku's head.
Jakku is still on wobbly legs! Can Morad finish him?
Jakku backs away from a small jab... but Morad lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Jakku crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Morad with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Erran Morad!
During a confident post fight interview, Erran Morad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Torcida 43 - Breed Vs Chandler
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jakku moves into the clinch successfully.
Jakku wants a takedown but no success here.
Markov is pressed up against the cage. Jakku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markov down to the mat. Markov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Markov avoids the head kick by Jakku.
Markov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markov circles away.
Alan Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.#TD2#
Jakku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Markov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jakku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Markov is controlling Jakku's trapped leg to prevent Jakku from advancing to side control.
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.
Markov is looking for a sweep. Jakku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Markov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jakku on the ground.#T1#
Jakku stops Markov from getting back to his feet.
Jakku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Markov is trying to stand up here but Jakku is controlling him well.
Jakku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jakku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markov wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jakku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jakku is keen to just control but Markov is a slippery customer.
Jakku stops Markov from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Jakku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Jakku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jakku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakku missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Markov is controlling Jakku's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jakku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Jakku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jakku just manages to avoid it.
Jakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markov circles away.
Jakku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Jakku shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jakku was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
Markov is trying to buck Jakku off.#SUB2#
Jakku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Markov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Markov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jakku asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Markov dodges the ground and pound from Jakku.
Jakku throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jakku sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markov trying to remain calm as Jakku controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Jakku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jakku lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jakku defending well as Markov loads up on a big left hand.
Jakku looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Jakku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Jakku from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakku postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Jakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jakku stands and throws Markov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Jakku.
Jakku wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jakku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Jakku in side control, throwing shots but Markov defends.
Jakku throws a strike aimed at the side of Markov's head but Markov avoids it well.#SUB2#
Jakku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jakku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
Jakku tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jakku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markov keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jakku looks up at the clock and then as Markov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jakku smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Jakku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jakku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Markov is trying to buck Jakku off.#SUB2#
Jakku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Jakku tries for a kimura but Markov is defending well.
Markov is looking for a sweep.
Markov regains half guard.
Markov pushes Jakku off looking to stand but Jakku dives back in and keeps control.
Jakku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura but Markov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakku to get the leverage. #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.
Jakku thows a huge punch but Markov dodges it nicely.
Jakku slips a nice elbow through Markov's hands, connecting with Markov's forehead.
Markov is trying to stand.
Jakku throwing shots but Markov is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
Jakku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markov pushes Jakku off looking to stand but Jakku dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Jakku tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jakku dives in for a single leg takedown but Markov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Markov lands a nice looking body shot.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jakku.
Jakku scores with a decent looking hook.
Jakku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Jakku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markov.
Jakku blocks the body kick.
Jakku steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Markov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markov's waist but Markov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakku off to one side.
Alan Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.
Markov tries to work over Jakku's front leg with a kick but Jakku checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Minkki Jakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakku fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Jakku doesn't manage to clinch there - Markov circles away.
Jakku moves to clinch but Markov breaks away
and Markov counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Jakku drives through with a takedown into Markov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Jakku is proving a slippery customer.
Jakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Jakku drops back looking for a leg! Markov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Markov manages to kick Jakku off! Jakku jumps back into Markov's guard.
Jakku throwing strikes from guard but Markov blocks nicely.
Jakku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Jakku from controlling successfully.
Jakku wants to pass the guard but Markov is keeping the position.#T3#
Jakku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Minkki Jakku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Jakku throws a strike but Markov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
Markov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jakku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Markov tries to stand but Jakku is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jakku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alan Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alan Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Markov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alan Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Markov gets caught napping as Jakku dives in and scores a takedown. Markov manages to retain guard.#ES#
Markov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jakku is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jakku 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minkki Jakku!
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Event:
Torcida 38 - Payne Vs Venom
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jakku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lanaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lanaster has hold of Jakku's hands but Jakku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lanaster tries to roll over but Jakku keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jakku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lanaster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jakku.
Lanaster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lanaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lanaster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakku trying to control the position from guard on top but Lanaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lanaster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jakku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Jakku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jakku trying to control the position from guard on top but Lanaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lanaster is looking for a triangle but Jakku pushes his legs off easily.
Jakku works over Lanaster with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Lanaster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jakku escapes and throws Lanaster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lanaster is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB2#
Jakku is trying to get an arm triangle but Lanaster is defending well. #SUB2#
Jakku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jakku grinds an elbow into Lanaster's temple.
Lanaster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jakku's best efforts.
Jakku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jakku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lanaster's head. #SUB2#
Jakku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lanaster sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Lanaster looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lanaster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lanaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jakku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lanaster is just riding it out for now. Jakku eventually gives up the hold.
Jakku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jakku looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lanaster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lanaster looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lanaster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Jakku.
Lanaster is looking for a sweep. Jakku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lanaster looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakku drops an elbow to the side of Lanaster's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jakku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jakku tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lanaster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku 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##TD2#
Jakku scores with a takedown into Lanaster's guard.
Jakku landing some decent shots from guard.
Jakku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Lanaster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jakku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jakku is posturing up here but Lanaster has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jakku tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jakku has to tap! Slick submission there by Lanaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrian Lanaster!
Tyrian Lanaster took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Laundry @ 85! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Torcida 30 - Honda Vs Breed
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Jakku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jakku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakku off to one side. #TD2#
Jakku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daniels did well to prevent Jakku getting side control.
Daniels is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jakku is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniels wants to improve his position but Jakku is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
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.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jakku.
Jakku performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Daniels is in trouble now - Jakku has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Jakku looking to secure an arm triangle but Daniels defends it well.
Jakku won't let Daniels get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jakku pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Jakku goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Daniels turns into him and now he's in Jakku's guard.
Daniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jakku controlling the position.#T2#
Jakku working a defensive guard here.
Daniels won't allow Jakku to sweep him here.
Jakku managing to control the position.
Jakku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daniels is controlling him. #T3#
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jakku trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jakku is adopting a defensive guard.
Jakku is looking to stand up but Daniels isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jakku keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Jakku shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.
Jakku is looking to advance position but Daniels won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jakku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jakku defends it nicely.
Jakku fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakku lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daniels takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
AJ Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.#TD2#
Jakku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jakku 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.
#T1#
Daniels wants to improve his position but Jakku is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jakku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jakku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jakku slips a nice elbow through Daniels's hands, connecting with Daniels's forehead.#SUB2#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
Daniels trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Daniels is looking to get to half guard.
Daniels wants to control but Jakku is having none of it.
Daniels is desperately trying to improve his position but Jakku has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Jakku with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Jakku wants to finish this one by submission but Daniels is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jakku.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jakku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jakku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Daniels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB2#
Jakku working for a submission but Daniels is keeping him at bay.
Jakku looking to finish Daniels with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daniels!
Jakku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape.
Jakku lands with some strikes.#T4##SUB2#
Jakku quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Jakku but it's paid off an Daniels is forced to tap! Nice work by Jakku.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Minkki Jakku!
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Event:
Torcida 18-Woodsen Vs Deluccio
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Jakku connects with a right hand. Howlett shakes it off.#TD#
Howlett tries to sprawl but Jakku drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Howlett is trying to escape back to his feet but Jakku uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jakku throws a strike aimed at the side of Howlett's head but Howlett avoids it well.
Jakku controlling from side mount. #SU#
Jakku stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku darts in looking for a takedown but Howlett gets double underhooks and turns Jakku into the cage.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Jakku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Jakku scores with a takedown into Howlett's guard.#T1#
Jakku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Jakku gets to his feet. Howlett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jakku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jakku.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakku prevents Howlett from escaping the position.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jakku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Jakku decides to stand up, so the ref orders Howlett to his feet.
Jakku shoots in for a takedown but Howlett shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Howlett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Jakku gets a double leg takedown into Howlett's guard.#T2#
Howlett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jakku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jakku looking to pass the guard.
Jakku scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Jakku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jakku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jakku controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakku shoots for a takedown but Howlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howlett throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minkki Jakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jakku.
Jakku shoots and misses
and Howlett counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Jakku has his takedown stuffed
and Howlett counters with a left and a right that stings Jakku.
Jakku fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Jakku throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jakku is in Howlett's guard.
Jakku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howlett keeping full guard, as Jakku tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Jakku.
As Jakku backs off Howlett throws a huge counter combo but Jakku manages to avoid it all.
Jakku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howlett defends well and Jakku ends up having to push Howlett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howlett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jakku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jakku 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.
Howlett leaves Jakku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Jakku backs off Howlett throws a huge counter combo but Jakku manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minkki Jakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Howlett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jakku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jakku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Howlett keeping full guard, as Jakku tries to pass.
Howlett wants to stand and escape but Jakku is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Jakku 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.
Jakku postures up and lands a big shot to Howlett's brow.
Jakku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jakku controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Howlett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jakku misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Jakku is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jakku moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Howlett. No joy for Jakku on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Howlett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jakku tries to close the distance and clinch but Howlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howlett throws a counter combo.#TD#
Jakku shoots in and bounces Howlett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jakku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jakku manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Howlett is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Jakku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howlett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jakku.
Jakku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Jakku slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minkki Jakku 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#
Jakku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jakku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett counters with a one-two to the body.
Howlett stuffs the takedown attempt from Jakku. Jakku gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakku is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Minkki Jakku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howlett circles away.
Despite the aggression on Howlett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minkki Jakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakku shoots in but no luck this time.
Howlett unleashes a big counter combination but Jakku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Jakku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howlett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Howlett pushes Jakku off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Jakku tries for a takedown but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jakku looks for a takedown but Howlett sprawls well.
Howlett throws a counter combo.
Jakku throws a sloppy head kick
and Howlett counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Jakku badly! Howlett follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Jakku out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Howlett finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Howlett!
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Event:
Torca Fight Night II
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Jakku has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva is trying to break free.
Jakku slowing the pace effectively.
Jakku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.#BC#
Jakku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva sizes up Jakku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Jakku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Jakku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jakku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jakku seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jakku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Jakku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Jakku wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well. #SUB#
Jakku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Jakku eventually gives up the hold.
Jakku wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Jakku has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU#
Jakku decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Silva wants to clinch up but Jakku keeps it at a distance.
Jakku is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.#T2#
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva throws a leg kick but Jakku sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Jakku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jakku is taking a breather. Silva 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#
Jakku stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet. #TD#
Jakku shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Jakku decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Silva and sends Jakku crashing to the mat! Silva follows him down to the mat - Jakku regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#
It looks like Minkki Jakku has been cut.
Jakku is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jakku pulls Silva in to control the position.
Jakku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Jakku controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jakku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jakku is stalling in the full guard.
Jakku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Jakku keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jakku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Jakku seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Minkki Jakku!
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