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Event:
C197: Blank vs Walton
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1# Ahma scores with a head kick.
Ahma misses with a head kick.
Ahma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahma checks a leg kick. Ahma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jabbar's head. Some wild striking there from Jabbar.
Ahma thinks about countering with a head kick. Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma. Jabbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jab by Ahma. Jabbar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Jabbar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Verneri Ahma has been cut. Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Jabbar ducks down to avoid it. Ahma misses with an uppercut. Jabbar saw that one coming. Ahma misses with an uppercut. Jabbar saw that one coming. Jabbar blocks a jab. Jabbar tries to counter with a clinch but Ahma shakes him off and moves away. Ahma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jabbar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jabbar avoids the head kick by Ahma.
A big left from Ahma misses. Jabbar unleashes a big counter combination but Ahma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Jabbar throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it. Ahma throws a counter high kick but Jabbar was just alert enough to avoid it. Ahma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ahma lands a nice shot that snaps Jabbar's head back.
Jabbar lands a jab to Ahma's midsection. Jabbar misses with a wild body shot. Ahma appears to be looking for a big counter. Jabbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it. Jabbar cracks Ahma with a hook to the temple - Ahma is on wobbly legs here! Jabbar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ahma falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jabbar wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C196: Bonaparte vs Rader
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1# Girard tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Jabbar closes the distance and clinches. Jabbar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jabbar lands with a left to the head. Jabbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow. Jabbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2# Girard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB# Jabbar has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Girard. Oh but Jabbar has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Girard goes limp - he's gone! Jabbar jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muhammad Jabbar! An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar 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:
C188: Obaminator vs Jabbar
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1# Jabbar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obaminator counters with a big head kick but Jabbar shrugs it off. Obaminator connects with a leg kick. Obaminator misses with a hook. A big left from Obaminator misses. Jabbar misses with an uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a good, hard body kick but Jabbar shrugs it off. Jabbar lands a glancing blow to the side of Obaminator's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Obaminator looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely. Jabbar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jabbar misses with a left hand and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand! Obaminator looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely. Jabbar is looking to counter the offense by Obaminator and move into the clinch.#T1# Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick. Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator. Jabbar throwing a counter right hand but Obaminator manages to avoid it. Jabbar 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. Jabbar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice jab there from Obaminator. Obaminator throws a good cross that connects.
Obaminator throws a lazy right hand but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Obaminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jabbar.
Obaminator 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. Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jabbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator. Obaminator takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2# Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator. Jabbar swings and misses with a shot to the body and Obaminator counters with a nice kick to the body. Jabbar misses with a left hand enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jabbar misses with an uppercut
and Obaminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Obaminator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jabbar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jabbar misses the body punch enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab. Jabbar 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.
Obaminator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obaminator misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jabbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Jabbar misses with a left hand and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand. A combination from Jabbar does no damage. Obaminator throws a sloppy body shot
and Jabbar counters with a left to the body. Obaminator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jabbar lands with a nice body punch. Jabbar misses with an uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jabbar lands with a straight right. Obaminator didn't see that one coming. Obaminator throws a shot to the body.
Obaminator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jabbar. #T4# Jabbar cracks a nice hook into Obaminator's ribs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Obaminator throws a right and a left that Jabbar avoids nicely. Obaminator bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jabbar's head. Obaminator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jabbar counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jabbar misses with a hook
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand! Obaminator looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range. Jabbar avoids the head kick by Obaminator.
Jabbar throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut. Obaminator throws a sloppy head kick and Jabbar moves out of range easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Jabbar throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Obaminator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jabbar misses with a double jab
#KD2# and Obaminator counters with a flying knee that drops Jabbar! #ROC2#Jabbar is rocked! Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Jabbar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obaminator defends it easily. Obaminator passes easily into side control. Nice work. Obaminator wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. #T1# Jabbar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Obaminator's best efforts. Obaminator is just content to waste time from the top position. Jabbar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Obaminator passes Jabbar's left leg - he's now in half guard. Jabbar gets full guard.#SUB# Jabbar looking for a guillotine here but Obaminator defends easily.
Obaminator trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Obaminator is stalling in the full guard. Obaminator tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. Jabbar 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Obaminator is pushing down on Jabbar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jabbar is fighting to maintain full guard but Obaminator has managed to sneak the leg through. Jabbar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Obaminator's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Obaminator's back! Jabbar is hanging on to Obaminator's back as he tries to escape.
Obaminator keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB# Jabbar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Obaminator knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Obaminator for a finish. Obaminator trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Obaminator rolls, trying to escape but Jabbar keeps control of the position.
#SUB# Obaminator defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Jabbar tightening his grip on Obaminator, looking for the choke. #T4# Jabbar is hanging on to Obaminator's back as he tries to escape.
Obaminator trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Obaminator prevents Jabbar from getting a body triangle. Obaminator trying to control the position but Jabbar manages to sink in the hooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Obaminator can't escape the position.
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 Muhammad Jabbar will probably get the nod. 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# Jabbar throws a leg kick and Jabbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Obaminator misses with a few strikes there.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut
enabling Jabbar to counter with a crisp jab. Jabbar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Obaminator misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Obaminator is rocked! Jabbar pounces like a tiger and cracks Obaminator with a vicious hook! Obaminator is down but not out! Jabbar follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Barack Obaminator had this to say: 'I'll be black'. |
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Event:
C184: McWrestler vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1# Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Jabbar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Jabbar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Jabbar ducks down to avoid it. It looked like Jabbar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2# Gracie moves into the clinch. Jabbar scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabbar. Jabbar scores with a shoulder strike. Jabbar scores with a nice hook to the head. Gracie is trying to break free. Gracie pushes Jabbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jabbar misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jabbar blocking some punches.
Jabbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jabbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #T1##TD# Jabbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jabbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Jabbar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. Jabbar 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. Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Gracie keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass. Jabbar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2# Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Jabbar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Jabbar wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. Jabbar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Jabbar can't control as he wanted to and Gracie manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Gracie controlling the position well. Jabbar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3# Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gracie is trying desperately to improve position. Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB# Gracie tries to control Jabbar's head but Jabbar pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Gracie is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Jabbar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Reilly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: O Reilly (0) vs (4) Jabbar Jabbar is staying tight to O Reilly's torso, preventing him from escaping. O Reilly tries to buck Jabbar off but Jabbar is having none of it. You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jabbar in the domination position with O Reilly hanging on. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar controlling the position from side mount. We've been hearing good reports from O Reilly'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. O Reilly is trying to get back to half guard.#T1# O Reilly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (4) Jabbar Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. O Reilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jabbar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jabbar wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
O Reilly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (5) vs (4) Jabbar O Reilly wants to control the pace but Jabbar is squirming around nicely. O Reilly controlling from mount. O Reilly is trying to control here but Jabbar has managed to regain half guard.
#T2# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jabbar controlling the position well. Jabbar trying to control but O Reilly postures up.
Jabbar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Jabbar is holding on for dear life with his legs. O Reilly prevents Jabbar from improving his position. O Reilly stalling. #T3# Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly slows the pace down in half guard. O Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done. O Reilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4# O Reilly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jabbar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (5) vs (6) Jabbar O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jabbar 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. O Reilly wants to sweep but no luck. O Reilly pulls Jabbar in close to prevent any damage. #T5# Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now. O Reilly pulls Jabbar in close to prevent any damage. O Reilly looking to control.
Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly. Jabbar looking to pass the guard. #T6# Jabbar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. O Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there. Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now. O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. Jabbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard. O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7# Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now. Jabbar is fighting to break O Reilly's control of his arms but O Reilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Jabbar slips nicely into half guard.#T8##SUB# O Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here. O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard. Jabbar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard. Jabbar stalling. #T9# Jabbar tries to pass to full mount but O Reilly defends it. O Reilly has his hands clasped together around Jabbar's back. He's all about the action. O Reilly is trying to control but can't.
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Jabbar is thwarting O Reilly's attempts to control the position.#T10# O Reilly manages to get to full guard.
O Reilly is pulling down on Jabbar's head to control his posture. Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now. O Reilly wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.#T11# O Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabbar controls the pace. O Reilly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jabbar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Jabbar prevents O Reilly from improving his position. Jabbar stalling. O Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. O Reilly pulls Jabbar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jabbar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12# O Reilly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13# Jabbar won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here. Jabbar controlling from the top position. O Reilly has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position. #T14# Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar wins on points by 6 to 5. Muhammad Jabbar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Jin Yi! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Yi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Yi Yi working a defensive guard but Jabbar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Yi Jabbar 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. Yi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jabbar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (7) vs (0) Yi Yi is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yi regains half guard.#T1# Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are battling for position here. Yi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Yi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jabbar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (10) vs (0) Yi Yi is trying to work for a sweep but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (12) vs (0) Yi#T2# Yi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (15) vs (0) Yi Yi trying to control the action but Jabbar just sinks the hooks in. #T3# Yi tries to escape the position.
Jabbar is trying to stick to Yi's back but Yi is turning into Jabbar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jabbar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (15) vs (2) Yi Yi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Yi looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (17) vs (2) Yi#T4# Yi looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Yi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2# Yi looking for subs from the bottom but Jabbar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (20) vs (2) Yi 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.#T5# Yi tries to control the position but Jabbar now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (23) vs (2) Yi Yi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yi is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.#T6# Yi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jabbar is staying active. Yi wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
#T7# Yi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Yi tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. #T8# Yi keeping control of the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Yi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9# Yi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Yi looking for submissions off his back.#T10# Yi tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Yi is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.#T11##SUB2# Yi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are battling for position here. Yi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Yi is trying to hold Jabbar in close to prevent damage but Jabbar has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12# Yi wants to get back to full guard. Yi moves into full guard.
Yi looking to control.
Yi trying to control the position here. #T13##T14##SUB2# Yi working for submissions but it's allowed Jabbar to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yi is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 23 to 2. Our winner, Muhammad Jabbar, 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. Jin Yi spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time, there will be no next time.'. |
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Event:
CWC 336
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Ken Vrjalya! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jabbar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD# Jabbar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Vrjalya Vrjalya works his way to full guard. Good work. Vrjalya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there. Vrjalya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar won't allow Vrjalya to sweep him here. #T1# Vrjalya looking to control.
Vrjalya is adopting a defensive guard. Vrjalya 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. Vrjalya looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrjalya, not yet. #T2# Vrjalya wants to hit a sweep here but Jabbar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vrjalya there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Vrjalya Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't. Vrjalya keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##T4##SUB# Vrjalya reaches up and pulls Jabbar towards him, trying to control the position. Jabbar manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Vrjalya! Vrjalya tries to roll over - now Jabbar is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Vrjalya has to tap out! Great work there by Jabbar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Jin Yi! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Yi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jabbar swivels and escapes. Jabbar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yi. Jabbar 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. Yi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jabbar but Jabbar pushes him off and we're back to square one. Muhammad Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Yi. Jabbar stuffs the takedown. Yi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jabbar defends well and Yi ends up having to push Jabbar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Yi tries for a takedown but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Yi shoots in but no luck this time. Jabbar stuffs the takedown attempt from Yi. Yi gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jabbar is fending him off so far but Yi persists. Nope, Jabbar circles away and we're back to standing. Jabbar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Yi fails to land the takedown. Jabbar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Yi shoots in looking for a takedown. Jabbar tries to sprawl out of it but Yi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jabbar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jabbar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1# Jabbar leaves Yi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Yi is quick to defend against it. Yi shoots in but no luck this time. Yi shoots in for a takedown but Jabbar shows good takedown defense. Yi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jabbar sprawls well. Jabbar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yi gets slowly back to his feet. Jabbar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yi. Yi goes for a double leg but Jabbar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jabbar continues to drive forward. Yi fails to land the takedown. Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Yi is quick to defend against it. Yi shoots in but no luck this time. #T2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yi is defended easily by Jabbar. Yi goes for a double leg but Jabbar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jabbar continues to drive forward. Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Yi is quick to defend against it. Yi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jabbar defends it nicely. Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Yi is quick to defend against it. Yi fails with a takedown attempt. Jabbar feinted with a counter takedown. Nice takedown defense from Jabbar. No joy for Yi on that attempt. Yi fails with a takedown attempt. Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Yi is quick to defend against it. Yi has his takedown stuffed#TD# and Jabbar counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Yi#T3# Yi wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (2) Yi Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully. Yi passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2# Yi is looking for a kimura but Jabbar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yi to get the leverage. Well, if Yi 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.
#T5##SUB2# Yi is looking for a kimura here.
Yi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6# It looks like Yi 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. Jabbar is not content to let Yi control the position. Yi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (2) vs (5) Yi Yi is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2# Yi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jabbar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jabbar is not content to let Yi control the position. #T8##SUB2# Yi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jabbar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yi's guard! Nice work there by Jabbar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (4) vs (5) Yi The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9# Yi looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Yi wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy.
Yi is looking to get back to full guard here but Jabbar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (7) vs (5) Yi#T10# Yi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jabbar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (9) vs (5) Yi Yi wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Yi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11# Yi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (12) vs (5) Yi Yi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jabbar's guard. Nice work there by Yi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (12) vs (7) Yi Yi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12# Yi is looking to pass into half guard but Jabbar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jabbar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (14) vs (7) Yi#SUB2# Yi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Yi looking to control.
#T13##SUB2# Yi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jabbar stacks Yi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jabbar! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (17) vs (7) Yi Yi is trying to work for a sweep but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (19) vs (7) Yi Jabbar prevents Yi from getting the reversal. Yi tries to improve his position but instead Jabbar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (22) vs (7) Yi#T14# I really don't envy Yi right now.
Yi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Yi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jabbar gets his hands free as Yi looks to control. Jabbar doesn't have the hooks in and Yi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (22) vs (9) Yi Yi 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! Yi trying to move into half guard but instead Jabbar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (24) vs (9) Yi
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 24 to 9. Our winner, Muhammad Jabbar, 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. Jin Yi spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time, there will be no next time.'. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Bo Nickal! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Nickal fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nickal fails with a takedown attempt. Jabbar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2# Nickal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jabbar napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jabbar (0) vs (4) Nickal Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Who's going to make the next move? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Nickal working away. Jabbar is trying to improve his position. Nickal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jabbar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Nickal wants to control for a moment but Jabbar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2# Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jabbar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Jabbar trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Jabbar is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickal from advancing position. #T3# Jabbar gets back to full guard.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jabbar seems keen to control Nickal's posture. Nickal controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB# Jabbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5# Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage. Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage. #T6# Jabbar controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself. Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7# Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar. Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal content to stall in guard here. #T8# 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. Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage. Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.#T9# Jabbar looking to control.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jabbar wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment. We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10# Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there. Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11# Jabbar wants to sweep but no luck. Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nickal passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.#T12# Nickal stalling. Jabbar wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jabbar keeps control of the position for the meantime. Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. #T13# Jabbar is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted? Jabbar won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #SUB# Jabbar looking for submissions off his back.#T14# Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar trying to control but Nickal postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Nickal wins on points by 4 to 0. Bo Nickal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Kakuto dives in and grabs Jabbar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jabbar pushes down on Kakuto's head and hops out. Jabbar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kakuto sprawls and moves away. Kakuto dives in and grabs Jabbar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jabbar pushes down on Kakuto's head and hops out.#TD2# Kakuto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jabbar did well to prevent Kakuto getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Kakuto Jabbar wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) Kakuto Kakuto working away. Jabbar is trying to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar regains half guard.#T1##SUB2# Kakuto seems to be looking for submissions.
Jabbar is controlling Kakuto's position as best he can from this difficult position. Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kakuto controlling the pace. Jabbar's coaches at Convicted Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #T2# Kakuto wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it. Kakuto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (8) Kakuto Jabbar is looking to get to half guard. Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Kakuto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position. Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4# Jabbar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jabbar gets back to half guard. My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Jabbar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kakuto postures up.
#SUB# Jabbar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kakuto passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (11) Kakuto Jabbar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5##SUB# Jabbar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though. Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #T6# Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done. Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kakuto looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (11) Kakuto Kakuto wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. Jabbar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kakuto's guard. Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Jabbar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (11) Kakuto Jabbar prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.#T7# Kakuto 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. Kakuto moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Kakuto has his foot on Jabbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabbar works his way back into a safe position though. Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jabbar passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard. Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
#T8# Kakuto gets full guard. Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jabbar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (5) vs (13) Kakuto Jabbar is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (7) vs (13) Kakuto Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (7) vs (15) Kakuto Jabbar trying to control the position.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. #T9# Jabbar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (9) vs (15) Kakuto#SUB2# Kakuto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jabbar is aware though and is defending well. Jabbar preventing the sweep. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (9) vs (17) Kakuto Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jabbar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (11) vs (17) Kakuto#T10# Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Kakuto working for a triangle but Jabbar defends it easily.
Jabbar stays in close to Kakuto's body and controls the position. Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. Jabbar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11# Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto. Kakuto is still trying to improve position. Jabbar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kakuto keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass. Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jabbar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jabbar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12# Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kakuto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto. Jabbar won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jabbar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jabbar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jabbar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (11) vs (21) Kakuto Jabbar wants to control his opponent's hands but Kakuto gets his hands free. Jabbar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is not going to allow Jabbar to sit and survive in this position. #T13##SUB2# Kakuto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jabbar is defending well though. Kakuto let's go of the attempt for now. Will Kakuto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14# Jabbar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Jabbar is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Jabbar manages to regain half guard. Good work. Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight! Kakuto wins on points by 21 to 11. Tsuyoi Kakuto is the new middleweight champion! Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 25 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Kakuto shoots in looking for a takedown but Jabbar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kakuto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kakuto misses with a takedown attempt #TD2# and Jabbar counters with a single leg into guard. Kakuto didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Jabbar#SUB# Kakuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jabbar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kakuto wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Jabbar Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lull in the action here as Jabbar stalls from top position. Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.#T1# Kakuto is trying to work for a sweep but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (0) vs (7) Jabbar Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount. Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.#T2# Kakuto 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: Kakuto (2) vs (7) Jabbar Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar is pulling down on Kakuto's head to control his posture. Jabbar trying to control the position.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Kakuto won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here. Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Jabbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. 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. Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar. Jabbar is trying to hold Kakuto in close to prevent damage but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
Jabbar moves into full guard.
#T5# Jabbar has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2# Jabbar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kakuto stacks Jabbar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (7) Jabbar Kakuto trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom. #T6# Kakuto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jabbar's legs. Jabbar trying to control but Kakuto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (8) vs (7) Jabbar Kakuto controlling well, preventing Jabbar from escaping the position.
#SUB# Kakuto 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, Jabbar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jabbar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7# Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kakuto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Jabbar is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted? Jabbar is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8# Jabbar 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. Kakuto trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. Jabbar working a defensive guard here.
#T9# Jabbar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (9) Jabbar Jabbar content to stall in guard here. Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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. Jabbar slips nicely into half guard. Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Jabbar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (12) Jabbar Kakuto is looking for a sweep.#T10# Kakuto stops Jabbar from passing to mount. Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is trying to escape the position but Jabbar is controlling the position. Jabbar wants to control but Kakuto is keeping him busy. Kakuto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (12) Jabbar Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Jabbar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kakuto jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (13) vs (12) Jabbar Jabbar prevents Kakuto from moving into mount. Jabbar is not content to let Kakuto control the position. #T11# Jabbar tries to buck Kakuto off but Kakuto is having none of it. Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Jabbar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kakuto's best efforts.#T12# Jabbar is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jabbar wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jabbar holds on and takes a little breather. Jabbar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kakuto is now in half guard. #T13# Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuto sits in half guard. #SUB2# Jabbar actively working from the bottom here. Kakuto is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14# Kakuto controlling the pace. Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it. Jabbar manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Kakuto takes the fight on points by 13 to 12. Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 29 losses; Judas Priest! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Priest has managed to clinch.
#TD# Jabbar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Priest Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Priest is pulling down on Jabbar's head. It's preventing any offense from Jabbar, at least for the moment.#SUB2# Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. Jabbar preventing the sweep. #T1# Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Jabbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jabbar has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted. Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jabbar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2# Jabbar trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jabbar is aware though and is defending well. Priest controlling the position. Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabbar controls the pace.#SUB2# Priest has his foot on Jabbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabbar works his way back into a safe position though. Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet. Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard. Priest pulls Jabbar in to control the position. #T3# Jabbar won't allow Priest to sweep him here. Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar 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# Priest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jabbar escapes and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Priest Priest has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Jabbar trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom. Priest is trying to improve his position.#T4# Priest is not content to let Jabbar control the position. Priest sneaks back into half guard. Jabbar trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away. Jabbar prevents Priest from improving his position.#SUB2# Priest looking for subs from the bottom but Jabbar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (8) vs (0) Priest#T5# Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jabbar wants to control but Priest has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Priest is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6# Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Priest is defending the position. Jabbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working. #SUB# Jabbar is working for a submission of some sort.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (11) vs (0) Priest Priest tries to bench press Jabbar off him but Jabbar keeps the position. #T7# Priest struggling a bit here.#SUB# Jabbar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Priest rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jabbar's guard! Nice work there by Priest! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (11) vs (2) Priest Priest wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar. Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jabbar 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.#T8# Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily. Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T9# Jabbar 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. Jabbar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (11) vs (5) Priest Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control. A lull in the action here.#T10# Jabbar is trying to improve his position.#T11# Priest controlling from side mount. Jabbar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priest's best efforts. Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.#T12##T13# Jabbar keeping control of the position. Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Priest controlling the pace. #T14# Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. Jabbar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Jabbar defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 11 to 5. A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tomomisan Tsuruta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Jabbar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tsuruta (2) vs (0) Jabbar Tsuruta stays in close to Jabbar's body and controls the position. #SUB# Tsuruta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jabbar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tsuruta (2) vs (2) Jabbar#SUB# Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jabbar slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Tsuruta is holding on to half guard well.#T1# Jabbar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Jabbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tsuruta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jabbar not doing much here.
Tsuruta is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Tsuruta trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tsuruta tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control.#SUB# Tsuruta looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jabbar controlling the action here. Tsuruta tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Tsuruta is refusing to be controlled, as Jabbar sits in half guard. #T3# Tsuruta wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jabbar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Tsuruta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Still in half guard, Jabbar seems content to control. Tsuruta tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Tsuruta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jabbar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jabbar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tsuruta (6) vs (2) Jabbar Jabbar trying to control the position but Tsuruta manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB# Tsuruta is persistently looking for the submission but Jabbar is defending it well.
#T4##SUB# Tsuruta looking for the choke from the back. #SUB# Tsuruta 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, Jabbar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB# Tsuruta working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB# Tsuruta looking for the RNC. Jabbar trying to control but not successfully. Tsuruta doesn't have the hooks in and Jabbar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tsuruta (6) vs (4) Jabbar#T5# Tsuruta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jabbar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Tsuruta is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next. Tsuruta moves into full guard.
Tsuruta controls Jabbar momentarily but Jabbar frees himself. Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard. Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6# Tsuruta looking to control.
Jabbar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Tsuruta wants to hit a sweep here but Jabbar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tsuruta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tsuruta (6) vs (7) Jabbar Tsuruta is looking to get to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Tsuruta is trying desperately to improve position.#T7# Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. Jabbar looking to control but Tsuruta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Tsuruta is looking to get to half guard. Tsuruta is working hard here to advance position. Tsuruta wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.#T8# Tsuruta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Tsuruta to control. Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Tsuruta gets back to half guard. Tsuruta wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it. Tsuruta wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Jabbar slows the pace down in half guard. #T9# Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Tsuruta is defending the position. Jabbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuruta keeps working. Jabbar not doing much here.
Tsuruta is trying to control but can't.
Jabbar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10# Tsuruta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jabbar is working away from the top position though. Tsuruta won't allow Jabbar to pass to mount. Tsuruta tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Tsuruta trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
#SUB# Tsuruta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily. Jabbar controlling the action here. Tsuruta is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11# Jabbar is pressing down on Tsuruta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tsuruta is holding on for now. Jabbar prevents Tsuruta from improving his position. Tsuruta is looking to control Jabbar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsuruta avoid being mounted? Jabbar stalling. Tsuruta wants to sweep but Jabbar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tsuruta (6) vs (10) Jabbar#T12# Jabbar wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping him busy. Jabbar slows the pace down. Tsuruta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jabbar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Tsuruta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jabbar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Tsuruta regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13# Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jabbar content to stall in guard here. Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tsuruta (6) vs (13) Jabbar#T14# Tsuruta looks to move to half guard but instead Jabbar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tsuruta (6) vs (15) Jabbar#SUB2# Tsuruta tries to improve his position but Jabbar has taken his back! Jabbar has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tsuruta tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jabbar pushes Tsuruta away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammad Jabbar! A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Rebenta tries for a takedown but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jabbar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Rebenta with a poor takedown #TD# and Jabbar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jabbar. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Rebenta Rebenta being controlled here, momentarily. Rebenta seems keen to control Jabbar's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jabbar 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.#T1# Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. Jabbar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rebenta is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up. Jabbar controlling from the top position. #T2# Jabbar preventing the sweep. Jabbar trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom. Jabbar 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. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is keeping the position.#T3# Jabbar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Rebenta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4# Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there. Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5# Rebenta being controlled here, momentarily. Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard. Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Rebenta has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position. #T6# Rebenta looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Jabbar is controlling the pace.
Jabbar trying to control the action but Rebenta is working from the bottom. #T7# Jabbar is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jabbar.#T8# Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Rebenta defends it. Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Rebenta is controlling Jabbar's trapped leg to prevent Jabbar from advancing to side control.#T9# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jabbar is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jabbar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10# Jabbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Rebenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jabbar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Rebenta is trying is best to control the position here. Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Rebenta is holding on for dear life with his legs. 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.#T11# Rebenta moves into full guard.
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rebenta is keeping the position for now. Jabbar preventing the sweep. Jabbar stays in close to Rebenta's body and controls the position. Jabbar looking to pass the guard. #T12# Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. Jabbar controlling from the top position. Jabbar won't allow Rebenta to sweep him here. #T13##SUB# Jabbar 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. Rebenta is adopting a defensive guard. Rebenta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14# Rebenta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabbar controls the pace. Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. Jabbar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 324 - Zulu vs Camara
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 28 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jabbar swats away the attempt to clinch by Priest.#TD# Priest shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Jabbar Priest passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Jabbar Jabbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position.#T1# Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action. Priest wants to take his opponent's back but instead Jabbar manages to regain half guard. Jabbar 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. Priest tries to pass to full mount but Jabbar defends it. Jabbar tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.#T2# Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Jabbar has a hand on Priest's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Priest takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (0) Jabbar Jabbar is looking to get to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Priest controlling from mount. Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (11) vs (0) Jabbar Jabbar rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
Priest keeps control of the position easily here as Jabbar tries to buck him off.
#T4# Jabbar can't escape the position.
Priest is looking to control Jabbar but Jabbar is wriggling around and keeping busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Jabbar right now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jabbar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5# Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action. Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jabbar is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea. Priest controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Priest goes for an armbar but Jabbar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jabbar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (11) vs (2) Jabbar#T6# Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Priest is looking for a triangle here but Jabbar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (5) Jabbar Jabbar working away.#T7# Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't. Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jabbar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (11) vs (7) Jabbar Priest is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8# Jabbar trying to control but Priest is having none of it. Priest is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Jabbar is working for a guillotine from mount but Priest frees his head quite easily.
Jabbar trying to control but Priest is having none of it. Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9##SUB# Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Priest wants to control the action here but instead Jabbar manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (10) Jabbar Priest is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Priest wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.#T10# Priest is working to get back to half guard.
Priest wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Priest 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. Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Jabbar is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.#T11# Jabbar prevents Priest from improving his position. Jabbar is looking to advance position but Priest won't allow it. #SUB2# Jabbar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jabbar wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. Priest trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
#T12# Priest is not content to let Jabbar control the position. Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest. Priest working a defensive guard but Jabbar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (13) Jabbar Jabbar gets to mount! Priest was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (11) vs (15) Jabbar Jabbar controlling from mount. Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13# Priest tries to reverse the position but Jabbar maintains control. Priest is working hard here to advance position. Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Priest tries to reverse the position but Jabbar maintains control. Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14# Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling his opponent. Priest is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar wins on points by 15 to 11. Muhammad Jabbar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Cubbedge vs Jackson
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Bar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jabbar was covering up waiting for the punch and Bar finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Jabbar Bar 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. Jabbar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Jabbar Bar 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. Jabbar looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (2) Jabbar Bar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Bar won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here. Jabbar is trying to keep Bar in close.
Jabbar keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass. Bar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (7) vs (2) Jabbar#T2# Bar controls the position. Jabbar tries to buck Bar off but Bar is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar struggling a bit here. Jabbar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# Jabbar can't do much from the bottom here. Jabbar is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Jabbar tries to bench press Bar off him but Bar keeps the position. Jabbar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Bar is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4# Bar is controlling the pace.
Bar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. This is a sustained period of stalling by Bar. Bar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jabbar for as long as he can get away with.#T5# Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Bar 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. Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bar content to control rather than advance. #T6# Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Bar is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jabbar wants to control but Bar is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bar controlling the pace. Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Bar has control of the leg. #T7# Bar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (10) vs (2) Jabbar Bar wants to control for a moment but Jabbar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Bar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. 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.#T8# Jabbar keeping control of the position. Bar wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard. Bar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Jabbar manages to get to full guard.
#T9# Bar looking to pass the guard. Bar looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (10) vs (4) Jabbar Bar being controlled here, momentarily. #T10# Bar pulls Jabbar in to control the position. Bar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jabbar passes Bar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Bar is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11# Jabbar wants to take a breather but Bar is having none of it. Bar gets back to full guard.
Jabbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jabbar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12# Bar wants to sweep but no luck. Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now. Bar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Jabbar preventing the sweep. #T13# Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bar is trying to hold Jabbar in close to prevent damage but Jabbar has managed to pass into half guard.
Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14# Bar regains full guard. Nicely done. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Jabbar stands and throws Bar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (10) vs (7) Jabbar
And that's the end of the fight! Bar takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. Wilhelm Bar retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Bo Nickal! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Nickal feints and as Jabbar raises his hands in defense, Nickal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Nickal There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (2) Nickal Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal. Jabbar pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard. Jabbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nickal tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. #T1# Jabbar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jabbar stalling away here and it's allowed Nickal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Jabbar forces his way into half guard. Nickal tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control.#T2# Nickal trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it. #T3# Nickal trying to hold on to Jabbar's head to control him but Jabbar postures up.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position. Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.#T4# Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (2) Nickal Jabbar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Jabbar'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. Nickal is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it. #T5# Jabbar trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Nickal is looking for a sweep. Nickal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (5) vs (4) Nickal#T6# Nickal wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it. Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Jabbar tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control. Jabbar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7# Nickal is looking to pass into half guard but Jabbar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jabbar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (7) vs (4) Nickal Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard. #T8# Jabbar won't allow Nickal to sweep him here. Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (10) vs (4) Nickal Nickal is trying to work for a sweep but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (12) vs (4) Nickal Nickal gets back to half guard. Nickal is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9# Jabbar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (15) vs (4) Nickal Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. Nickal gets back to half guard. Jabbar is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10# Jabbar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (18) vs (4) Nickal Nickal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it. Nickal is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jabbar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (21) vs (4) Nickal#T11# Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. 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. Nickal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Nickal wants to get back to full guard.#T12# Nickal is staying active underneath Jabbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Nickal wants to get back to full guard. Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position. Jabbar won't allow Nickal to sweep him here. #SUB2# Nickal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13##SUB2# Nickal working for submissions but it's allowed Jabbar to get to half guard.
Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Nickal wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (24) vs (4) Nickal#T14# Jabbar controls the position. Nickal is looking for a sweep. Jabbar controls the position. Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nickal is trying to get back to full guard. Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 24 to 4. After winning the bout, Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
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 22 wins and 16 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jabbar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jabbar wants it to stay on the feet. Jabbar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Jabbar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sulvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Sulvar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jabbar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sulvar is in Jabbar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Jabbar A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jabbar holds on and takes a little breather. Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. Sulvar 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. Jabbar is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
#T1# Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there. Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T2# Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jabbar looking to control.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position. We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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. Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.#SUB2# Jabbar has his foot on Sulvar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sulvar works his way back into a safe position though. Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3# Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position. Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar controlling Sulvar's posture. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T4# Sulvar looking to pass the guard. Sulvar wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. Jabbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace. Sulvar being controlled here momentarily. Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2# Jabbar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6# Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily. Jabbar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Sulvar is stalling in the full guard. Sulvar passes into half guard. #T7# Sulvar is keen to just control but Jabbar is a slippery customer. Jabbar 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. Sulvar not doing much here.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
Sulvar trying to advance position but Jabbar counters by regaining guard. Jabbar keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass. Sulvar 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. #T8# Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Jabbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard. Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jabbar for as long as he can get away with.#T9# Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet. Sulvar trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Sulvar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jabbar's guard. Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10# Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg. Sulvar is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position. Sulvar wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.#T11# Sulvar controlling the pace. Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jabbar is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jabbar trying to hold on to Sulvar's head to control him but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar stalling away here and it's allowed Jabbar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2# Sulvar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12# Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jabbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace. Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar 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# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Jabbar Sulvar looking to control.
Jabbar won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here. Sulvar is working hard here to advance position. Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14# Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Jabbar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Jabbar Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar wins on points by 5 to 2. A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Priest rushes Jabbar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Priest 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. Jabbar is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2# Jabbar lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Jabbar#SUB# Jabbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jabbar has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted. Jabbar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jabbar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Jabbar Priest is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Jabbar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1# Priest tries to bench press Jabbar off him but Jabbar keeps the position. Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# Priest actively working from the bottom here. Priest wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# Priest tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jabbar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (8) Jabbar The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up. Priest can't escape the position.
#T3# Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest gets back to half guard. Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Priest wants to sweep but Jabbar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (11) Jabbar Priest is not content to let Jabbar control the position. Priest sneaks back into half guard.#T4# Priest is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well. Well, if Jabbar 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.
Priest won't allow Jabbar to pass to mount. #T5# Priest is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard. Still in half guard, Jabbar seems content to control. Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Priest keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass. #SUB# Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jabbar stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jabbar! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (14) Jabbar#T6# Priest is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (17) Jabbar Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jabbar wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. #T7# Jabbar tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him. Jabbar working away. Priest sneaks back into half guard. Priest manages to get to full guard.
Jabbar 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. #T8##SUB# Priest working for a triangle but Jabbar defends it easily.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jabbar defends well.#SUB# Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jabbar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (20) Jabbar#T9# Jabbar controlling the position from side mount. Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Jabbar keeps moving and retains side control. Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Jabbar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (22) Jabbar The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Priest 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: Priest (2) vs (22) Jabbar Jabbar is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T10# Jabbar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. Jabbar managing to control the position. Jabbar controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself. Priest 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# Jabbar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (22) Jabbar#SUB# Jabbar wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Priest has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jabbar'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! Jabbar is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Priest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Judas Priest! Judas Priest retains his middleweight title! A relieved looking Judas Priest 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:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Valentin Saric! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2# Saric closes the distance and pushes Jabbar back into the cage.#TD# Jabbar has picked Saric up - he's going for a ride! Jabbar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Saric#SUB2# Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily. Jabbar is thwarting Saric's attempts to control the position. Saric wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
#SUB2# Saric actively working from the bottom here. Jabbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saric is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Saric Saric tries to bench press Jabbar off him but Jabbar keeps the position. #T1# Saric can't do much from the bottom here. Saric prevents Jabbar from improving position. Saric manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2# Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily. Saric won't allow Jabbar to pass to mount. #SUB2# Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Saric is looking to improve his position.
Saric wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy.
#T2# Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Saric wants to get back to full guard. Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Saric is trying to get back to full guard. Saric moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Saric is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3# Jabbar is stalling in the full guard. Jabbar wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving. Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2# Saric has an active guard here but Jabbar has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Saric with the active half guard here but Jabbar passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (8) vs (0) Saric#T4# Saric looking for a sweep but Jabbar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (10) vs (0) Saric Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now. #T5# Jabbar prevents Saric from getting the reversal. Jabbar controlling from mount. Jabbar tries to control but Saric wriggling away. Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Saric is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saric tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up. Jabbar content just to control the position here. #T6# Saric is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar content just to control the position here. Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling his opponent. Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7# Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jabbar'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. Jabbar prevents Saric from getting the reversal. Saric sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8# Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Saric looking for submissions off his back. Saric wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (13) vs (0) Saric Saric gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Saric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Saric actively working from the bottom here. Jabbar content to control rather than advance. #T9# Saric moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.#SUB2# Saric is looking for a triangle but Jabbar pushes his legs off easily.
Saric being controlled here, momentarily. Saric controls Jabbar momentarily but Jabbar frees himself. #T10# Saric keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass. #SUB2# Saric throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jabbar uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (16) vs (0) Saric Saric prevents Jabbar from moving into mount. Jabbar wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy. Saric tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jabbar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (18) vs (0) Saric#T11# Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Saric tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Saric is working to get back to half guard.
Saric tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. #T12# Saric is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Saric really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saric is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. Saric keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13# Jabbar wants to control the pace but Saric is squirming around nicely. Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Saric tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar wants to control the pace but Saric is squirming around nicely. Saric is working to get back to half guard.
#T14# Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Saric to control. Saric is looking to get to half guard. Saric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Saric is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 18 to 0. A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 318 - Hirsch vs El Toro Jr
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jabbar slaps away a takedown attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa, before circling back to the center of the mat. Czarny Z Garbowa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jabbar sprawls well. He's pushed Czarny Z Garbowa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Czarny Z Garbowa is quick to defend against it. Czarny Z Garbowa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jabbar's waist but Jabbar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Czarny Z Garbowa off to one side. Jabbar tries to counter with a takedown but Czarny Z Garbowa is quick to defend against it. Muhammad Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. Czarny Z Garbowa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jabbar is fending him off so far but Czarny Z Garbowa persists. Nope, Jabbar circles away and we're back to standing. Jabbar feinted with a counter takedown. Jabbar stuffs the takedown. Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jabbar as he avoids it easily. Jabbar stuffs the takedown attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa. Czarny Z Garbowa gets slowly back to his feet. Czarny Z Garbowa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD# and Jabbar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Czarny Z Garbowa! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jabbar (4) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (6) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Czarny Z Garbowa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to improve his position but Jabbar isn't that keen on the idea.#T1# Jabbar controlling from the full mount. Czarny Z Garbowa is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount. Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying desperately to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. Czarny Z Garbowa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jabbar 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. Czarny Z Garbowa is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now. #T3# Czarny Z Garbowa wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to half guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control. Czarny Z Garbowa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jabbar wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him busy. #T4# Czarny Z Garbowa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Czarny Z Garbowa. Czarny Z Garbowa working a defensive guard here.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jabbar 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. Czarny Z Garbowa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jabbar won't allow Czarny Z Garbowa to sweep him here. #T5# Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to hold Jabbar in close to prevent damage but Jabbar has managed to pass into half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Jabbar stalling. Jabbar prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving his position. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control but can't.
Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it. #T6# Jabbar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (9) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa Czarny Z Garbowa is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to escape. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to escape the mount.
#T7# Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to escape. Czarny Z Garbowa working to try and regain half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the position well. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well. Czarny Z Garbowa wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (12) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa#T8# Jabbar wants to control the pace but Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around nicely. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying desperately to improve position. Czarny Z Garbowa is still trying to improve position. Jabbar controlling his opponent. Czarny Z Garbowa tries to reverse the position but Jabbar maintains control. Czarny Z Garbowa tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. #T9# Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to get to half guard. Jabbar looking to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Jabbar wants to control the pace but Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around nicely. Czarny Z Garbowa wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.#T10# Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. Jabbar'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.#T11# Czarny Z Garbowa can't escape the position.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Czarny Z Garbowa wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB# Jabbar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Czarny Z Garbowa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Czarny Z Garbowa shrugs it off. Jabbar trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to escape the mount.
#T12# Czarny Z Garbowa keeps trying to improve his position. Czarny Z Garbowa regains half guard. Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Czarny Z Garbowa trying to hold on to Jabbar's head to control him but Jabbar postures up.
#T13# Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Jabbar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (15) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa Czarny Z Garbowa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (17) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa Czarny Z Garbowa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to get to half guard. Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it.#T14# Jabbar content just to control the position here. Jabbar wants to control the pace but Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around nicely. Czarny Z Garbowa tries to reverse the position but Jabbar maintains control. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Czarny Z Garbowa working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Czarny Z Garbowa tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 17 to 0. Muhammad Jabbar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Kakuto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jabbar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jabbar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kakuto shoots in for a takedown but Jabbar shows good takedown defense. #TD# Jabbar tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Jabbar Kakuto trying to pass the guard but Jabbar defending well. Jabbar trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is trying is best to control the position here. #T1# Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard. Jabbar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (2) vs (4) Jabbar Kakuto is trying to break free.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kakuto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jabbar is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Jabbar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jabbar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Jabbar Kakuto preventing the sweep. Jabbar controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself. #T2# Jabbar wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jabbar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (7) vs (4) Jabbar Jabbar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Jabbar actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Kakuto is looking for a kimura here.
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# Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Jabbar wants to control the action here but instead Kakuto manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (10) vs (4) Jabbar Jabbar is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB# Kakuto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jabbar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4# Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position. Jabbar tries to control the position but Kakuto now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (13) vs (4) Jabbar Kakuto has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jabbar's body.
Jabbar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5# Jabbar looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. Kakuto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jabbar is looking to escape. Kakuto prevents Jabbar from getting the reversal.#T6# Jabbar tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up. Kakuto tries to control but Jabbar wriggling away. Jabbar has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kakuto's lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kakuto in particular looking to stall. Jabbar manages to get to full guard.
#T7# Kakuto won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here. Jabbar 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: Kakuto (13) vs (6) Jabbar Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (15) vs (6) Jabbar#T8# Jabbar pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage. Kakuto trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Kakuto 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. Jabbar pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9##SUB2# Jabbar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kakuto has picked Jabbar up and slammed him! Jabbar can't keep hold of the triangle and Kakuto manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (18) vs (6) Jabbar#SUB# Kakuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Jabbar wants to control but Kakuto postures up. Jabbar 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.#T10# Jabbar is looking to reverse the position. Kakuto trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away. Jabbar seems a little lost for a moment, as Kakuto dominates the positioning. Jabbar is looking to reverse the position.#T11# Kakuto taking a break here but Jabbar is having none of it and regains half guard. Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it. Kakuto prevents Jabbar from improving his position.#T12# Kakuto trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Jabbar wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
#SUB# Kakuto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jabbar wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
#T13##SUB# Kakuto is looking for a kimura here.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Kakuto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jabbar sees it coming and defends easily.#T14# Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kakuto is looking to advance position but Jabbar won't allow it. Kakuto is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar keeping hold of Kakuto's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Kakuto takes the fight on points by 18 to 6. Tsuyoi Kakuto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 1
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Nickal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD# and Jabbar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nickal! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jabbar (4) vs (0) Nickal Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Nickal is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jabbar wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it. Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jabbar is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# Jabbar stalling. #SUB2# Jabbar taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Nickal has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Jabbar has tapped! Great work by Nickal! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Nickal! Bo Nickal is the new middleweight champion! An out of breath Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 315 - Kersikov vs Trump
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Billy Turturro! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jabbar circles away. Jabbar circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Jabbar counters with a single leg into guard. Turturro didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Turturro Jabbar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Turturro 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. Turturro looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
#T1# Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next. Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro is trying is best to control the position here. Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily. #T2# Turturro keeping hold of Jabbar's head, controlling as best he can. Jabbar trying to control the pace. Jabbar is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position. Jabbar prevents Turturro from improving his position. Turturro is concentrating on defense, preventing Jabbar from advancing position. #T3# Turturro is looking to control Jabbar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted? Turturro wants to get back to full guard. Turturro won't allow Jabbar to pass to mount. Turturro tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Jabbar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4# Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position. #SUB2# Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jabbar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5# Turturro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jabbar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Turturro Jabbar prevents Turturro from getting the reversal. Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work. Turturro tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6# Jabbar'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. Further stalling from Jabbar. Turturro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T7# Jabbar tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it. Turturro wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Turturro is holding on to half guard well. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jabbar in particular looking to stall.#T8# Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (8) vs (0) Turturro Turturro can't escape the position.
Jabbar controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar prevents Turturro from getting the reversal. Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.#T9# Turturro 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. Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Jabbar manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (11) vs (0) Turturro Jabbar content just to control the position here. Turturro gets back to half guard. Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Jabbar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (14) vs (0) Turturro#T10##SUB# Jabbar tries for a kimura but Turturro is defending well. Jabbar working away. Jabbar controls the position. Jabbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working. Jabbar working away. Who's going to make the next move?#T11# Jabbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working. Turturro is looking for a sweep. 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. Turturro wants to control but Jabbar postures up. Turturro gets back to half guard. Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12# Jabbar controlling from the top position. Turturro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jabbar is now in half guard. Turturro trying to control here.
Jabbar is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it. Jabbar is taking a breather. Turturro 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.#T13# Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position. #SUB2# Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily. Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Still in half guard, Jabbar seems content to control.#T14# Turturro trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jabbar stalling. Turturro has a hand on Jabbar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jabbar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (17) vs (0) Turturro Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Turturro tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up. Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 17 to 0. Muhammad Jabbar retains his middleweight title! A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Michael Cruz! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Cruz misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Jabbar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jabbar. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Cruz 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. Cruz looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
#SUB# Jabbar 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.
Jabbar prevents Cruz from improving his position.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well. Cruz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Cruz is trying to get back to full guard. Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz. Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cruz has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position. Jabbar is stalling in the full guard. Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T3# Cruz being controlled here, momentarily. Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Jabbar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4# Cruz looking to control.
Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position. Jabbar content to stall in guard here. Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5# Cruz is adopting a defensive guard. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#T6# Cruz being controlled here, momentarily. Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Jabbar won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #T7# Jabbar stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Cruz Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Cruz is looking to improve his position.
#T8# Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Cruz tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Jabbar is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it. #T9# Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Jabbar from advancing position. Cruz is staying active underneath Jabbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jabbar is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it. Jabbar is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.#T10# Cruz tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jabbar in particular looking to stall. Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs. Cruz tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jabbar is working away from the top position though.#T11# Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. #T12# Jabbar wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabbar controls the pace.#T13# Cruz pulls Jabbar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jabbar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14# Jabbar won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. Muhammad Jabbar retains his middleweight title! An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Jabbar vs Kincaid
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Arthur Kincaid! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Kincaid fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2# Jabbar gets caught flat footed, as Kincaid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Kincaid Kincaid tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Kincaid drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jabbar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kincaid has Jabbar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (2) Kincaid#SUB2# Kincaid has an active guard here but Jabbar has managed to pass into half guard.
Kincaid has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Kincaid is trying to control Jabbar's posture. Jabbar takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Kincaid! Jabbar is rotating here... this could be the end... Kincaid is out! Jabbar has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar retains his middleweight title! Muhammad Jabbar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Nickal fails to land the takedown.#TD# Nickal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jabbar to the ground. Nickal is now in Jabbar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Jabbar Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is continuing to stall. Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1# Jabbar keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position. Jabbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace. Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Nickal preventing the sweep. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T3# Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now. Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. #T4# Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jabbar keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T5# Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Nickal sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jabbar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nickal paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jabbar - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar is the new middleweight champion! A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
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 7 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Cruz has managed to clinch.
Jabbar tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Jabbar's takedown attempt.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jabbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jabbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jabbar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well. Cruz 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. Michael Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Jabbar. Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Jabbar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Cruz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jabbar regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Jabbar We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar 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. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #T1# Jabbar seems keen to control Cruz's posture. Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.#SUB2# Cruz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jabbar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cruz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jabbar pulls down on the head and he's put Cruz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Billy Turturro! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Turturro rushes Jabbar and presses him up against the cage. Turturro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jabbar after a bit of a struggle. Jabbar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turturro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jabbar sprawls well. Jabbar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet. Turturro tries to clinch up but Jabbar circles away and keeps his distance. No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro. Jabbar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Muhammad Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jabbar attempts a counter takedown but Turturro avoids it well and moves away. Jabbar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turturro.#T1# Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jabbar as he avoids it easily. Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jabbar but Jabbar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Turturro moves into range and clinches up with Jabbar. Turturro stops a takedown attempt from Jabbar.
Jabbar tries for a takedown but Turturro manages to get underhooks.
Jabbar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jabbar gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt.
Turturro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turturro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Turturro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jabbar pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD# Jabbar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Turturro Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jabbar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jabbar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (2) vs (4) Turturro#SUB2# Turturro is looking for a choke. Jabbar gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Jabbar manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (4) vs (4) Turturro Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3# Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.#T4# Jabbar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Turturro is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up. Turturro is controlling Jabbar's posture.#SUB2# Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jabbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5# Jabbar is working hard here to advance position. Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jabbar trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T6# Jabbar content to stall in guard here. Turturro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jabbar is now in half guard. Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (7) vs (4) Turturro Jabbar controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #T7# Turturro is letting Jabbar control him for a moment. Jabbar trying to control the position but Turturro is working away. You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Jabbar controls the position. Turturro is looking for a sweep. Turturro stops Jabbar from passing to mount. Turturro is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it. #T8# Turturro trying to remain calm as Jabbar controls from the top position. Jabbar has control of an arm but Turturro manages to advance to Jabbar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (7) vs (8) Turturro#SUB2# Turturro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jabbar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9##SUB2# Turturro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. You can see the frustration on Jabbar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jabbar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2# Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jabbar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jabbar and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jabbar stops Turturro from passing to mount. Jabbar can't do much from the bottom here. #T10##SUB2# Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Jabbar is defending well. Jabbar gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Turturro is looking for a kimura but Jabbar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage. Well, if Turturro 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.
Jabbar manages to get to full guard.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now. #T11# Jabbar has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage. Jabbar working a defensive guard here.
Turturro trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Turturro is pushing down on Jabbar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jabbar is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through. Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12# Jabbar works his way to full guard. Good work. Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Jabbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13# Jabbar has his hands on Turturro's head, controlling the position. #SUB# Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jabbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Jabbar's legs - danger averted. Jabbar can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Turturro is pressing down on Jabbar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabbar is holding on for now. Turturro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14# Jabbar wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Turturro is trying to control. Jabbar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turturro is working away from the top position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabbar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
And that's the end of the fight! Turturro wins on points by 8 to 7. A relieved looking Billy Turturro 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:
CWC 306 - Ziyaeddin vs Jackson
Date: May 29, 2022 |
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 30 wins and 23 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Jabbar. Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Jabbar.
Jabbar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jabbar is looking for a takedown. Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Jabbar.#TD# Diaz jumps guard.
Jabbar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz managing to control the position. Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Diaz has Jabbar pulled in close to control his posture. Jabbar won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. Diaz seems keen to control Jabbar's posture. Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. Diaz has control of Jabbar's left arm, preventing Jabbar from doing any damage. Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# Jabbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jabbar content to stall in guard here. Diaz trying to control the position here. Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz. Jabbar being controlled here momentarily. #T3# Diaz trying to control the position.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position. Jabbar sitting in guard, not really doing much. Diaz looking to control.
#T4# Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard. Jabbar won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. Diaz is trying to keep Jabbar in close.
Diaz pulls Jabbar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jabbar from doing any damage or advancing position. Diaz is looking to sweep but instead, Jabbar has passed into half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5# Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Jabbar Jabbar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Diaz struggling a bit here.#T6# Jabbar controlling the position. Diaz tries to bench press Jabbar off him but Jabbar keeps the position. Diaz is working hard here to advance position. Diaz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (0) vs (5) Jabbar Jabbar avoids the attempt from Diaz to control. Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape. #T7# Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Diaz to control. Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar trying to control but Diaz is having none of it. #T8# Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jabbar wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely. Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Diaz is looking to get to half guard.#T9# Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jabbar content just to control the position here. Diaz wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Diaz tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.#T10# Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jabbar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Diaz is trying desperately to improve position. Diaz gets back to half guard. Diaz wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
#T11# Jabbar slows the pace down in half guard. Diaz is controlling Jabbar's trapped leg to prevent Jabbar from advancing to side control. Diaz continues to stall. Diaz wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it. Diaz is in trouble now - Jabbar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Jabbar Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12# Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Jabbar looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Diaz is looking to improve his position but Jabbar isn't that keen on the idea. Diaz tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
#T13# Diaz tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up. Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14# Diaz wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar wins on points by 8 to 0. After winning the bout, Muhammad Jabbar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Donald Trump! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Trump looks for a takedown but Jabbar sprawls well. Jabbar feinted with a counter takedown. No luck for Trump with that takedown attempt. Jabbar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trump sprawls and moves away.#TD2# Trump drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jabbar (0) vs (4) Trump Trump taking a breather here. Trump tries to move to mount but Jabbar blocks the move with his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Trump tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1# Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. Trump laying and praying for a moment but Jabbar takes advantage and regains half guard. Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though. Trump trying to control from half guard but Jabbar is working away. #T2# Jabbar keeping control of the position. Trump controlling the action here. Jabbar trying to control but Trump postures up.
Trump trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it. Trump trying to control from half guard but Jabbar is working away. #T3# Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Trump is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Trump sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jabbar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4# Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard. Trump is controlling the pace.
Trump has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (7) Trump#T5# Jabbar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump controlling from the full mount. Trump tries to control but Jabbar wriggling away. Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6# Trump tries to control but Jabbar wriggling away. Jabbar 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg. Still in half guard, Trump seems content to control. Trump is looking to advance position but Jabbar won't allow it. Trump moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (10) Trump#T7# Jabbar tries to control but Trump manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (13) Trump Trump controls the position.#SUB2# Trump 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, Jabbar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jabbar turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (13) Trump Jabbar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8# Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Trump has Jabbar pulled in close to control his posture. #T9# Trump wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jabbar is now in half guard. Still in half guard, Jabbar seems content to control. Jabbar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Trump manages to get to full guard.
Jabbar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10# Trump wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jabbar is now in half guard. Trump wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jabbar in particular looking to stall. Trump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11# Trump is pressing down on Jabbar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (15) Trump Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Trump looking to pass the guard. Trump's corner is telling him to maintain position. Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. #T12# Jabbar has his hands on Trump's head, controlling the position. Trump controls from within his opponent's guard. Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar. Jabbar trying to control the position.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13##SUB# Jabbar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trump escapes and throws Jabbar's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (2) vs (18) Trump Jabbar being controlled for a moment. Trump wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. Jabbar tries to improve position but can't. #T14# Jabbar seems a little lost for a moment, as Trump dominates the positioning. Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. Jabbar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trump's best efforts. Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard. Trump not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Trump is looking to advance position but Jabbar won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Trump wins on points by 18 to 2. Donald Trump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 30 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Dravezesdi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jabbar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Jabbar defending well. Dravezesdi controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Jabbar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Jabbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jabbar is trying to reverse the position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jabbar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Jabbar can't escape the position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but Jabbar is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jabbar has given up his back here. Will Dravezesdi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (11) Dravezesdi Dravezesdi is looking to control Jabbar but Jabbar is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2# Jabbar is really stuck here.
#SUB2# Dravezesdi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jabbar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jabbar for a finish. #SUB2# Dravezesdi working for the choke. Dravezesdi has the hooks in. Jabbar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Dravezesdi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2# Dravezesdi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jabbar with him. Jabbar is trying to defend but Dravezesdi has an arm under the chin now! Jabbar grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi! Vulcahn Dravezesdi is the new middleweight champion! After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CWC 301 -Jackson vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Trump shoots in looking for a takedown. Jabbar tries to sprawl out of it but Trump keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jabbar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Trump tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jabbar swivels and escapes. Trump fails with a takedown attempt. Jabbar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him. Trump changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jabbar tries to avoid it but Trump manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jabbar to the ground. Jabbar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jabbar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Trump shoots in and drives through. Jabbar sprawls well. Jabbar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trump fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jabbar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trump defends it well. Trump changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jabbar tries to avoid it but Trump manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jabbar to the ground. Jabbar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD# Trump closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jabbar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Jabbar Trump wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it. Trump 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.#T1# Jabbar wants to get back to full guard. Trump passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Jabbar Jabbar tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away. Jabbar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trump fails to take his opponent's back. Jabbar can't escape the position.
#T2# Jabbar is still trying to improve position. Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Trump wants to take Jabbar's back here but Jabbar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jabbar has given up his back. Will we see Trump going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (8) vs (0) Jabbar Trump controlling well, preventing Jabbar from escaping the position.
Jabbar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trump.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB# Trump is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jabbar is defending well though. Trump let's go of the attempt for now. Jabbar staying busy and making it hard for Trump to control. Jabbar breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (2) Jabbar#SUB# Trump has an active guard here but Jabbar has managed to pass into half guard.
Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Trump is in trouble now - Jabbar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (5) Jabbar#T4# Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount. Trump wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Jabbar controlling his opponent. It looks like Jabbar 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. Trump slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T5##SUB# Trump looking for submissions off his back. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well. Trump wants to sweep but Jabbar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (8) Jabbar Jabbar controlling the position from side mount. Trump is not content to let Jabbar control the position. #T6# Trump can't do much from the bottom here. Jabbar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Trump is looking to reverse the position.#T7# Jabbar staying calm. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trump prevents Jabbar from moving into mount. Trump looking for a sweep but Jabbar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (8) vs (10) Jabbar Jabbar controlling from mount. Trump is working to get back to half guard.
#T8# Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Let's hope that Jabbar 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. Jabbar wants to control the pace but Trump is squirming around nicely. #T9# Jabbar controlling from the full mount. Jabbar looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Trump is trying to escape the mount.
#T10# Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Trump wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Trump gets back to half guard. Well, if Jabbar 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.
Jabbar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Trump is looking to control Jabbar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?#T11# Trump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jabbar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Jabbar prevents Trump from improving his position. Trump is working hard here to advance position. Trump trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jabbar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (13) Jabbar Trump is trying desperately to improve position.#T12# Trump wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Trump is looking to get to half guard. Jabbar content just to control the position here. Trump tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. #T13# Trump is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar trying to control but Trump is having none of it. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Trump to control. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14# Jabbar looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. Trump wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Trump tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar wins on points by 13 to 8. Muhammad Jabbar is the new middleweight champion! Muhammad Jabbar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
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 18 wins and 15 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Jabbar. Jabbar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jones misses with a takedown #TD2# so Jabbar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Jabbar Jabbar preventing the sweep. Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Jabbar Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. Jabbar looking to control.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jabbar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Jones is pushing down on Jabbar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jabbar is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through. Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (2) Jabbar Jones wants to control the pace but Jabbar is squirming around nicely. Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3# Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jones looking to control but Jabbar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jabbar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4# Jabbar is trying to escape the mount.
Jones wants to take Jabbar's back but he can't do it this time. Jones trying to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Jabbar tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control. Jabbar tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away. #T5# Jones wants to control the action but instead Jabbar gets a body lock and reverses into Jones's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (5) vs (4) Jabbar Jones 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. Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabbar controls the pace. Jones wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. Jabbar's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6# Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Jones. Jones is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jabbar passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (7) Jabbar Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Jabbar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (5) vs (9) Jabbar Jones gets back to half guard.#T7# Jabbar is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jabbar trying to control the pace. Jabbar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jones wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (12) Jabbar Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8# Jabbar controlling his opponent. Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount. #T9# Jones is trying desperately to improve position. Jones 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: Jones (7) vs (12) Jabbar Jabbar wants to sweep but no luck. Jones wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. Jones preventing the sweep. #T10# Jones trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jabbar holds on and takes a little breather. Jabbar looking to control.
#SUB2# Jabbar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (10) vs (12) Jabbar Jones in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB# Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jabbar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11# Jones working away. Jones trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom. #SUB# Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jabbar, who protects the arm well. #T12# Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. Jabbar prevents Jones from moving into mount. Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. #SUB# Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jabbar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jabbar's legs. #T13# Jabbar struggling a bit here. Jabbar tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it. Jones trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Jabbar is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. Jones tries to move to mount but Jabbar blocks the move with his legs. #T14# Jones trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away. Jabbar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (10) vs (14) Jabbar Jones wants to sweep but Jabbar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (10) vs (17) Jabbar Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. Jones wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar wins on points by 17 to 10. After winning the bout, Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 299 - Steel vs Merlin
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 34 losses; Vito Mazzini! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Jabbar stuffs the takedown attempt from Mazzini. Mazzini gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2# Mazzini 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: Jabbar (0) vs (4) Mazzini Jabbar is trying to control Mazzini's posture but Mazzini avoids it. #SUB2# Mazzini tries for a kimura but Jabbar is defending well. Jabbar is letting Mazzini control him for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is trying to improve his position.#T1# Mazzini taking a breather here. Jabbar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done. Mazzini trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Mazzini is stalling in the full guard. Mazzini is looking to pass into half guard but Jabbar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jabbar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (4) Mazzini#T2# Jabbar 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. Mazzini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jabbar advances to half guard. Mazzini has a hand on Jabbar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jabbar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (4) Mazzini Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3# Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Mazzini to control. Jabbar controlling from the full mount. This is a sustained period of stalling by Jabbar. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position.#T5# Mazzini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jabbar is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6# Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Mazzini defends it. Jabbar controlling the pace. Mazzini wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Mazzini wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy.
#T7# Jabbar tries to pass to full mount but Mazzini defends it. Mazzini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Mazzini wants to get back to full guard. Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Mazzini looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jabbar moves into full mount! Mazzini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (8) vs (4) Mazzini Mazzini is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount.#T8# Jabbar controlling from mount. Jabbar wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar content just to control the position here. #T9# Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mazzini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10# Mazzini is looking to improve his position but Jabbar isn't that keen on the idea. Jabbar content just to control the position here. #T11# Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mazzini is still trying to improve position. Jabbar controlling from mount. Mazzini gets back to half guard.#T12# Mazzini is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (11) vs (4) Mazzini Mazzini wants to control but Jabbar postures up. Jabbar controls the position. Mazzini is trying to improve his position. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Mazzini is looking to regain half guard here but Jabbar keeps moving and retains side control. #T13# Jabbar trying to control the action but Mazzini is working from the bottom. Jabbar controlling the position from side mount. Jabbar trying to control the action but Mazzini is working from the bottom. Mazzini struggling a bit here.#T14##SUB# Jabbar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Mazzini is looking to reverse the position. Mazzini wants to control but Jabbar postures up. Mazzini tries to buck Jabbar off but Jabbar is having none of it. Mazzini tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jabbar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (13) vs (4) Mazzini Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mazzini is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. Mazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Arthur Kincaid! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Kincaid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kincaid tries for a takedown but Jabbar circles away easily#TD# and Jabbar counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Kincaid Kincaid is looking to improve his position.
Kincaid gets back to full guard.
Kincaid is trying to keep Jabbar in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kincaid throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jabbar escapes and throws Kincaid's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Kincaid Kincaid is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Kincaid is letting Jabbar control him for a moment. Kincaid is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it. #SUB# Jabbar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well. Jabbar just content to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Kincaid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jabbar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Kincaid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kincaid is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard. Jabbar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3# Jabbar wants to take a breather but Kincaid is having none of it. Kincaid tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control. Jabbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kincaid keeps working. Kincaid wants to sweep but Jabbar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (8) vs (0) Kincaid#T4# Kincaid tries to bench press Jabbar off him but Jabbar keeps the position. Kincaid prevents Jabbar from moving into mount. Kincaid keeps Jabbar under control for a moment. Kincaid tries to improve position but can't. Kincaid is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it. Jabbar trying to control the position but Kincaid is working away. Jabbar is really struggling to control Kincaid but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5##SUB# Jabbar is trying to get an arm triangle but Kincaid is defending well. Kincaid is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jabbar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (10) vs (0) Kincaid Kincaid wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kincaid is looking to improve his position but Jabbar isn't that keen on the idea.#T6# Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Kincaid wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7# Kincaid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kincaid tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8# Kincaid is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kincaid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9# Jabbar tries to control but Kincaid wriggling away. Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control.#T10# Kincaid is looking to improve his position but Jabbar isn't that keen on the idea. Jabbar controlling his opponent. Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11# Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Jabbar'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. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control. Jabbar controlling from mount. Kincaid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12# Jabbar controlling the action here. Kincaid is looking to improve his position.
Kincaid is looking to control Jabbar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kincaid avoid being mounted? Jabbar controlling the action here. Jabbar prevents Kincaid from improving his position.#T13# Jabbar slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position. #T14# Well, if Jabbar 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.
Jabbar is keen to just control but Kincaid is a slippery customer.#SUB# Jabbar is working for a kimura but Kincaid is defending it quite comfortably.
Kincaid is looking to control Jabbar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kincaid avoid being mounted? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. Muhammad Jabbar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Pavlov vs Cosades
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Michael Cruz! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Jabbar tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
#TD# Jabbar has Cruz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jabbar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cruz tumbling to the mat - Jabbar dives into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Cruz Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there. Cruz controls Jabbar momentarily but Jabbar frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz. Cruz wants to hit a sweep here but Jabbar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cruz there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Cruz Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1# Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work. Cruz won't allow Jabbar to pass to mount. Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Cruz wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
#T2# Jabbar sitting and controlling from the half guard. Cruz tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control. Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Jabbar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Cruz 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: Jabbar (5) vs (2) Cruz The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3# Cruz is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position. Jabbar gets full guard. Cruz 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. Cruz wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. Cruz passes Jabbar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Cruz 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. Cruz prevents Jabbar from improving his position. Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though. Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5# Jabbar is trying is best to control the position here. Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Jabbar defends it. #T6# Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Jabbar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (9) vs (2) Cruz You can see the frustration on Cruz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jabbar is not going to allow Cruz to sit and survive in this position. Jabbar doesn't have the hooks in and Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (9) vs (4) Cruz Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7# Cruz won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (11) vs (4) Cruz Jabbar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (14) vs (4) Cruz You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cruz is looking for a sweep. Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jabbar's best efforts. Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jabbar is working away from the top position though.#T8# Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jabbar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Jabbar is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer. Cruz wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jabbar content to control rather than advance. Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Cruz trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
#T9# Jabbar stalling. Cruz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jabbar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (17) vs (4) Cruz Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. Jabbar is really struggling to control Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position. Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10# Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cruz keeps trying to improve his position. Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jabbar controlling from mount. #T11# Jabbar prevents Cruz from getting the reversal. Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Cruz wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well. Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Jabbar stalling. #T12# Cruz trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
Cruz has a hand on Jabbar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jabbar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (20) vs (4) Cruz Cruz is looking to improve his position but Jabbar isn't that keen on the idea. Cruz wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.#T13# Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14# Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling his opponent. Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Jabbar tries to control but Cruz wriggling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 20 to 4. Muhammad Jabbar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Aurelius Augustus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL# Augustus has Jabbar up against the cage in a clinch.
Augustus is pressed up against the cage. Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Augustus down to the mat. Augustus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jabbar shoots in looking for a takedown. Augustus tries to sprawl out of it but Jabbar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Augustus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jabbar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Augustus sprawls well. Augustus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jabbar gets slowly back to his feet. Aurelius Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Jabbar.#CL# Jabbar tries to keep at a distance but Augustus has taken the fight into the clinch. Jabbar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Augustus pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Augustus closes the distance and clinches. I was talking to Augustus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Jabbar is looking to take this one to the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Augustus looking for a takedown. #TD2# Jabbar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Augustus (0) vs (2) Jabbar Augustus pulls Jabbar in to control the position. Augustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jabbar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (2) Jabbar Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Augustus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jabbar wants to sweep but no luck. Augustus controls from within his opponent's guard. Augustus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jabbar keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass. #T2# Jabbar trying to control the position here. Jabbar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Augustus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Augustus is taking a breather. Jabbar 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. Augustus'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. Augustus is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3# Augustus prevents Jabbar from improving his position. Augustus tries to pass to full mount but Jabbar defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard. Augustus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4# Jabbar is looking to get back to full guard here but Augustus has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (5) vs (2) Jabbar Jabbar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jabbar is in trouble now - Augustus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (8) vs (2) Jabbar The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Augustus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5# Jabbar working to try and regain half guard.
Augustus controlling the position easily from mount. Augustus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6# Jabbar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Augustus controlling the position easily from mount. Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Augustus's attempts to control the action. #T7# Jabbar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Jabbar tries to hold on but Augustus pushes him away. Augustus moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Augustus (11) vs (2) Jabbar A lull in the action here.
Augustus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8# Augustus wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy. Augustus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jabbar doesn't escape. #T9# Jabbar can't escape the position.
Jabbar trying to control the action but Augustus just sinks the hooks in. Will Augustus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Augustus.#T10# Augustus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. A lull in the action here.
Good control from Augustus.#T11# Jabbar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Augustus's guard. Nice work there by Jabbar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (11) vs (4) Jabbar Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Augustus. Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard. #T12# Jabbar preventing the sweep. Augustus controlling the position. Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (11) vs (7) Jabbar Jabbar slows the pace down. Jabbar tries to advance to mount but Augustus denies him. Jabbar is looking to take a break and control but Augustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13# Jabbar tries to advance to mount but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar in side control, just content to control the action for now. Augustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14# Jabbar is staying tight to Augustus's torso, preventing him from escaping. Augustus is trying to work for a sweep but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Augustus (11) vs (9) Jabbar Jabbar controlling his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Augustus is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight! Augustus takes the fight on points by 11 to 9. A very excited looking Aurelius Augustus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Bjj Dude! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dude. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabbar. Dude is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jabbar shoots and misses #TD2# so Dude counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Dude Dude wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Dude is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jabbar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jabbar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (2) Dude Dude wants to control the position but Jabbar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Jabbar 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. Dude desperately trying to maintain half guard. Dude trying to control from the bottom.
#T1# Jabbar trying to pass the guard but Dude defending well. Jabbar is thwarting Dude's attempts to control the position. Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dude is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Dude trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dude is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard. Dude moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2# Dude working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dude not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Dude pulls Jabbar in close to prevent any damage. #T4# Dude working a defensive guard here.
Dude wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jabbar trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom. #T5# Dude tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Dude had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jabbar defends it easily. Dude pulls Jabbar in close to prevent any damage. Jabbar preventing the sweep. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position. Jabbar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6# Jabbar looking to pass the guard. Jabbar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Jabbar trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom. Dude looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7# Dude controls Jabbar momentarily but Jabbar frees himself. Dude is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2# Dude throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jabbar escapes and throws Dude's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (2) Dude Dude struggling a bit here.#T8# Dude is trying to improve his position. Dude is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Dude trying his best to control but Jabbar has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (7) vs (2) Dude Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Dude is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount.#T9# Dude keeps trying to improve his position. Dude is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dude is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10# Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Dude to control. Dude keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dude is looking to escape. #T11# Dude is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount. Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dude is looking to escape. #T12# Jabbar avoids the attempt from Dude to control. Jabbar controlling his opponent. Dude is looking to get to half guard. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13# Dude can't escape the position.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount. Dude tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Dude really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jabbar content just to control the position here. #T14# Dude really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. This is a sustained period of stalling by Jabbar. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar avoids the attempt from Dude to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. Muhammad Jabbar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Merlin misses with a takedown attempt - Jabbar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD# Merlin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Jabbar Merlin trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Jabbar wants to control but Merlin postures up. We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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. Jabbar stops Merlin from passing to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Merlin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Jabbar is not content to let Merlin control the position. Jabbar stops Merlin from passing to mount. Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jabbar is looking to reverse the position. Jabbar being controlled for a moment. Jabbar tries to control but Merlin manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Merlin (7) vs (0) Jabbar#T2# Jabbar is keeping busy.
#SUB# Merlin is looking for the choke from the back position but Jabbar is controlling his hands well. #SUB# Merlin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB# Merlin working for the choke. You can see the frustration on Jabbar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Merlin controlling the position well here. Jabbar rolled but Merlin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jabbar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Merlin.
#T3# Merlin keeps control of the position easily here as Jabbar tries to buck him off.
Merlin is hanging on to Jabbar's back as he tries to escape.
Jabbar is still trying to improve position. Merlin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jabbar is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB# Jabbar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Merlin has the hooks in. Jabbar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Jabbar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Merlin.
Merlin controls the action.#SUB# Jabbar fending off the submission attempt from Merlin. Jabbar wants to escape the position.
#T5# Merlin controlling from the back.#SUB# Jabbar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Merlin gets his way!
Good control from Merlin. Jabbar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.#T6# Merlin wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jabbar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. 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. Jabbar wants to control but Merlin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (0) Jabbar Merlin trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away. Jabbar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (12) vs (0) Jabbar#T7# Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jabbar wants to control but Merlin is having none of it. Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jabbar tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away. Merlin wants to control the pace but Jabbar is squirming around nicely. #T8# Jabbar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jabbar is trying to escape the mount.
Merlin wants to control but Jabbar has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T9# Jabbar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Jabbar has his foot on Merlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merlin works his way back into a safe position though. Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Merlin won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here. #T10# Jabbar controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (12) vs (2) Jabbar Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Merlin looking to control.
Merlin is really struggling to control Jabbar but he's trying to hold on to the position. Merlin wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. #T11# Jabbar 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. Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Merlin controls Jabbar momentarily but Jabbar frees himself. Merlin being controlled here, momentarily. Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12# Merlin managing to control the position. Jabbar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jabbar looking to pass the guard. Jabbar 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. #T13# Jabbar is fighting to break Merlin's control of his arms but Merlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Jabbar is stalling in the full guard. Merlin trying to control the position.
Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard. Merlin has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position. #T14# Merlin 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. Jabbar sitting in guard, not really doing much. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Merlin is trying to keep Jabbar in close.
And that's the end of the fight! Merlin takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. Xavier Merlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Ottke leaves Jabbar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. As Jabbar tries to get set, Ottke tries to push him back and clinch up but Jabbar manages to avoid the attempt. Jabbar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ottke defends well and Jabbar ends up having to push Ottke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jabbar shoots in for a takedown but Ottke shows good takedown defense. Rolf Ottke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Jabbar.#TD2# Jabbar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ottke sprawls well initially but Jabbar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Jabbar Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Jabbar trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar content to control rather than advance. #T1# Ottke wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jabbar is taking a breather. Ottke 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.#T2# Jabbar prevents Ottke from improving his position. Jabbar controlling the pace. Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it. Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3# Jabbar uses his free foot to push down on Ottke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottke. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Jabbar Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# Ottke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Ottke to control. Ottke 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. Jabbar prevents Ottke from improving his position. Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5# Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Ottke wants to sweep but Jabbar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (8) Jabbar Ottke seems a little lost for a moment, as Jabbar dominates the positioning.#T6# Ottke is trying to improve his position. Ottke stops Jabbar from passing to mount. Ottke is looking for a sweep. Ottke struggling a bit here. Ottke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (10) Jabbar Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
#T7# Ottke is working hard here to advance position. Jabbar controlling from mount. #T8# Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount. Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
Ottke manages to regain half guard. Good work. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9# Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (13) Jabbar Jabbar trying to control but Ottke is having none of it. Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount. Jabbar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10# Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Jabbar controlling his opponent. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.#T11# Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape. Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12# Ottke wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar controlling his opponent. Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.#T13# Ottke is trying to escape the mount.
Ottke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Jabbar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14# Ottke controlling the position well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ottke is staying active underneath Jabbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar wins on points by 13 to 0. A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 7 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# MacGowan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Jabbar Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Jabbar sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacGowan 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# Jabbar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. MacGowan keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass. MacGowan pulls Jabbar in to control the position. 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. MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Jabbar stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. MacGowan pulls Jabbar in to control the position. #T3# Jabbar content to stall in guard here. MacGowan is pulling down on Jabbar's head to control his posture. MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. MacGowan has Jabbar pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# Jabbar postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T5# MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Jabbar content to stall in guard here. #T6# Jabbar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jabbar wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now. Jabbar being controlled here momentarily. #T7# Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar content to stall in guard here. #T8# Let's hope that Jabbar 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. Jabbar works a leg free and moves into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Jabbar trying to control the pace. #T9# MacGowan desperately trying to maintain half guard. Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10# Jabbar trying to advance position but MacGowan counters by regaining guard. Jabbar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacGowan has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position. #T11# Jabbar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jabbar wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. Jabbar controlling from the top position. #T12# MacGowan controlling Jabbar's posture. Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T13# MacGowan looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Well, if Jabbar 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.
#T14# It looks like Jabbar 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. Jabbar trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well. Jabbar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Jabbar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Jabbar Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar wins on points by 5 to 0. A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Arthur Kincaid! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Kincaid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Kincaid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Kincaid#SUB# Jabbar looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Jabbar looking for submissions off his back. Kincaid wants to free his trapped foot but Jabbar is holding on for dear life with his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar wants to improve his position but Kincaid is controlling well.
#T1# Jabbar is looking to control Kincaid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted? Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard. Jabbar works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Jabbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jabbar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (2) Kincaid#T2# Jabbar content to stall in guard here. #T3# Kincaid keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass. Jabbar pushing down on Kincaid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jabbar content to control rather than advance. Kincaid 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. Jabbar prevents Kincaid from improving his position.#T4# Jabbar sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kincaid is positioning himself well to prevent Jabbar advancing to mount. Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position. #T5# Jabbar sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jabbar is keen to just control but Kincaid is a slippery customer. Jabbar slows the pace down in half guard. Kincaid keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6# Kincaid is trying to control but can't.
Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Kincaid defends it. Jabbar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (2) Kincaid Jabbar controlling the pace for now. #T7# Jabbar'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.#T8# Kincaid is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it. Jabbar controlling the pace for now. #T9# Jabbar avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control. Jabbar controlling from the full mount. Kincaid tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.#T10# Jabbar controlling his opponent. Kincaid tries to reverse the position but Jabbar maintains control. Kincaid wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. 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. Kincaid can't escape the position.
#T11# Jabbar controlling from the full mount. Kincaid working to try and regain half guard.
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12# Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13# Jabbar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kincaid for as long as he can get away with. Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kincaid wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Jabbar looking to control but Kincaid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14# Jabbar controlling his opponent. Kincaid wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. Muhammad Jabbar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OWGP RD 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 7 losses; Shane MacGowan! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. MacGowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jabbar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2# MacGowan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jabbar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) MacGowan Jabbar is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Jabbar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily. Jabbar wants to get back to full guard. Jabbar trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacGowan wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacGowan in particular looking to stall. Jabbar trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan prevents Jabbar from improving his position.#T2# MacGowan is pressing down on Jabbar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabbar is holding on for now. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jabbar keeping hold of MacGowan's head, controlling as best he can. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3# Jabbar tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control. MacGowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jabbar is doing well to control the position and prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.#T4# MacGowan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Well, if MacGowan 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.
Jabbar trying to control here.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T5# MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6# MacGowan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) MacGowan Jabbar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jabbar is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (8) MacGowan Good control from MacGowan. Jabbar is in bad spot here.
#T7# Jabbar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Jabbar looks to control. #T8# Jabbar is in bad spot here.
Jabbar trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks. MacGowan controls the action. Jabbar tries to break free.
#T9# Jabbar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan is trying to control. Jabbar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. MacGowan moves into full mount! Jabbar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (11) MacGowan Jabbar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10# MacGowan controlling from mount. Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jabbar has given up his back. Will we see MacGowan going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (14) MacGowan MacGowan controls the position. Jabbar turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (14) MacGowan Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that MacGowan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11# MacGowan 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: Jabbar (2) vs (16) MacGowan Jabbar is looking to get back to full guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (2) vs (19) MacGowan Jabbar is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it. MacGowan trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away. Jabbar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (4) vs (19) MacGowan#T12##SUB# Jabbar is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Jabbar prevents MacGowan from improving his position. Jabbar trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away. #T13# Jabbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Jabbar from advancing position. Jabbar is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB# Jabbar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jabbar. Jabbar sitting and controlling from the half guard. MacGowan gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! MacGowan wins on points by 19 to 4. An out of breath Shane MacGowan 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:
PFC 281 Laine vs Rain
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Jabbar throws a head kick that misses and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jabbar gets off balance looking for a body kick and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Jabbar looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Jabbar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jabbar. Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Jabbar tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it. It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jabbar. Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Jabbar connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off. Jabbar throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#KD# Jabbar cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jabbar finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Jabbar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Jabbar throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jabbar throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Jabbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith checks a low kick from Jabbar.#T3# Jabbar scores with a push kick. Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jabbar to score with a decent uppercut. A kick lands to the mid section there for Jabbar. Good shot there by Jabbar. A chopping leg kick lands by Jabbar. #T4# Smith staying out of range there. Nice shot lands for Jabbar. Jabbar throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Muhammad Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jabbar tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy. Jabbar throws a lazy head kick and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Jabbar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jabbar has got the better of the exchanges. Smith blocks a head kick by Jabbar.
Jabbar loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch. Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jabbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar connects with a looping right hand.
Jabbar throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Jabbar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jabbar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jabbar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jabbar swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2# Jabbar throws a half hearted mid kick. Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jabbar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Jabbar throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand. Jabbar sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Smith needs to keep his hands up - Jabbar had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Joe Smith's cut even more.#T3# Jabbar throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD# Jabbar drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Jabbar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Smith is rocked! Smith gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muhammad Jabbar! A victorious Muhammad Jabbar 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:
PFC 276 Petrov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1# Khadan misses the jab. That kick from Jabbar tenderised Khadan's leg. Khadan is trying to keep his angry face on. Khadan jabs Jabbar to the body, keeping him at a distance. Khadan lands a jab to the nose. Khadan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khadan moves out of range of the leg kick from Jabbar. Khadan throws a jab when Jabbar was well out of range. Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jabbar tries to move into range but Khadan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jabbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away. Khadan scores with a decent looking hook. Khadan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jabbar. Khadan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jabbar in his tracks. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jabbar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Muhammad Jabbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Khadan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Khadan lands a head shot. Jabbar misses with a hook. Jabbar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jabbar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Khadan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJabbar. Khadan digs a good hook to Jabbar's body.
Jabbar throws a big shot that misses. Khadan misses with a leg kick. Jabbar slips a jab from Khadan. Jabbar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Odchigin Khadan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khadan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khadan 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. Khadan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabbar throws out the jab. Jabbar throws a wild body kick that Khadan sees coming a mile off. Jabbar looks to land a left hand but Khadan moved out of range nicely.#T2# Khadan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jabbar. It seemed like Khadan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Khadan misses the shot to the body. Khadan tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Khadan blocks a leg kick. Jabbar slips a jab from Khadan. Khadan jabs Jabbar right on the nose. Jabbar blinks but takes it well. Jabbar connects with a looping right hand.
Khadan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jabbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Khadan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jabbar throws a sloppy head kick and Khadan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Khadan tests Jabbar's chin there with a solid looking shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khadan checks a leg kick. #T3# Khadan throws a right hand that misses
and Jabbar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A shot to the liver by Khadan. Beautiful body shot. The fighters circling - Khadan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jabbar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Khadan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jabbar at a distance.
Khadan checks a leg kick. Jabbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khadan throws out the jab. Jabbar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Jabbar misses and Khadan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Khadan misses with a right hand and Jabbar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Khadan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khadan swings for the body but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jabbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khadan.#T4# Jabbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Khadan throws a lazy uppercut
and Jabbar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Khadan really felt that one! 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! Jabbar misses with a wild body shot. Jabbar feints and then cracks Khadan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khadan down. Jabbar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khadan checks it well. The fighters circling - Jabbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jabbar throws the kick towards the body but Khadan avoids it. Jabbar keeps Khadan at a distance using the push kick. Jabbar avoids the body shot from Khadan.
Khadan takes a swing at Jabbar's ribcage but misses. Khadan swings for the body but Jabbar moves out of range.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jabbar moves away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Jabbar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jabbar staying out of range there. Jabbar feinted there with a counter leg kick. Khadan throws a body punch but Jabbar moves out of range. It looked like Jabbar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Khadan throws a good cross that connects.
Khadan misses with a hook. Jabbar ducked under it nicely. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jabbar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Jabbar moves out of range of the strikes. Khadan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jabbar counters with a leg kick. Khadan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Khadan. That snapped Jabbar's head back.
Khadan drops his hands momentarily and Jabbar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Khadan thuds a left hand into Jabbar's body. Jabbar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1# Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabbar moves out of range of the strikes. Jabbar moves away from the strike by Khadan. Khadan throws a looping overhand right but Jabbar ducks down to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Jabbar misses its target. Jabbar is looking to land body kicks.#TD2# Jabbar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jabbar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khadan's guard. #REVR# Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar 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. Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SUB# Jabbar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khadan, who protects the arm well. Khadan is trying to improve his position. Khadan struggling a bit here. Khadan holds on to Jabbar's head and controls the position momentarily. Jabbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khadan keeps working. You can see the frustration on Khadan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Jabbar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khadan has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3# Jabbar is looking to take a break and control but Khadan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Khadan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Khadan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB# Jabbar has hold of Khadan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Khadan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khadan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Khadan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#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. Khadan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Khadan tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control. Khadan gets back to full guard.
Khadan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jabbar looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Khadan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jabbar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jabbar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. 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 Muhammad Jabbar will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Khadan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jabbar ducks right into an uppercut from Khadan. Khadan misses with a hook
and Jabbar counters with a left to the body. A jab from Jabbar does it's job there. Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khadan. A clash of legs there as Jabbar blocks the low kick. Khadan works Jabbar's body with a nice hook.#TD2# Khadan shoots in and bounces Jabbar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Khadan won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here. Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Khadan wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. Khadan throwing strikes but missing. Khadan preventing the sweep. Jabbar can't keep his opponent in guard - Khadan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Khadan tries to pass to full mount but Jabbar defends it. Jabbar is not content to let Khadan control the position. Khadan trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jabbar tries to roll over but Khadan keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khadan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jabbar reverses the position - he's now on top in Khadan's guard. Khadan working a defensive guard here.
Khadan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jabbar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3# Khadan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there. Khadan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jabbar has passed into side control.
Khadan is trying to improve his position. Jabbar wants to control but Khadan is keeping him busy. Jabbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khadan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khadan is looking for a sweep.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Khadan is not content to let Jabbar control the position. Khadan gets back to half guard. Jabbar is pressing down on Khadan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khadan is holding on for now. Jabbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Khadan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jabbar stalling. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khadan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jabbar prevents Khadan from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Odchigin Khadan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Khadan 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odchigin Khadan! Our winner, Odchigin Khadan, 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. |
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Event:
PFC 274 Arundel vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1# Arundel misses with a wild body shot. Arundel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Jabbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jabbar throws the kick towards the body but Arundel avoids it. Arundel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Jabbar throws a body kick that misses and Arundel counters with a low kick, right behind Jabbar 's knee. Jab from Arundel. Jabbar avoids the body shot from Arundel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arundel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jabbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jabbar misses with a kick to the body.
Jabbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arundel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jabbar avoids it.#T1# Arundel moves away from the strike by Jabbar. Arundel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jabbar.
Arundel looks to throw the jab but Jabbar is out of range. Jabbar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A looping hook to the body misses from Jabbar. Arundel does a little dance to reset his feet. Arundel scores with a nice right hand.
Arundel misses with a wild body shot. Jabbar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Arundel avoids the head kick by Jabbar.
#T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Arundel.
Arundel works the jab nicely. Arundel scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Arundel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arundel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jabbar walks into a left hand. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jabbar - that will leave a mark!
Jabbar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Latrobe Arundel has been cut. Arundel misses with an uppercut
and Jabbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jabbar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arundel counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3# Arundel throws a sloppy head kick and Jabbar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arundel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jabbar. A left lands for Jabbar. Jabbar avoids the body shot from Arundel.
Jabbar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. A telegraphed right hand from Arundel misses the target. Arundel throws a sloppy body shot
and Jabbar counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jabbar throws a head kick but Arundel moves out of range.
Jabbar misses with a body kick. Jabbar misses with a hook
and Arundel counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4# Jabbar throws a shot from downtown. Arundel moves away and avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Arundel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arundel moves out of range as Jabbar throws a body kick.
Arundel is looking to wear down Jabbar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Arundel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arundel scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action! A nice inside leg kick there by Jabbar. That's going to slow Arundel down. Arundel misses with a left hand and Jabbar counters with a right hand to the body. Jabbar misses with a body kick. A shot to the body from Arundel misses and Arundel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arundel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jabbar. That one must have hurt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Jabbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arundel. Arundel avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jabbar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jabbar misses with the body kick and Arundel counters with a body kick that stops Jabbar in his tracks momentarily. Jabbar throws a right hand that misses
and Jabbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jabbar misses with a head kick.
Arundel lands a glancing blow to the side of Jabbar's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arundel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arundel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jabbar misses with a lunging right hand
#KD# and Arundel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jabbar! Arundel lets Jabbar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jabbar is rocked!#T1# Arundel measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jabbar! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Latrobe Arundel! Latrobe Arundel is the new middleweight champion! A victorious Latrobe Arundel 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:
PFC 271 Graves vs Duranto
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1# Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jabbar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jabbar swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Jabbar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Smith throws a head kick that misses and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut. Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabbar counters with a stiff right hand. Jabbar misses with a body kick. Smith connects with a single shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar lands a head shot. Jabbar ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Jabbar swings widly with a right hand
and Jabbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Jabbar thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jabbar is looking to chop away at Smith's legs. No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jabbar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jabbar misses with a kick to the body and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith throws a shot from downtown. Jabbar moves away and avoids it. Nice jab there from Jabbar. Jabbar defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #T2# Jabbar fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body. Jabbar misses with a hook. Smith throwing a counter right hand but Jabbar manages to avoid it. Jabbar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith closes the distance but Jabbar moves to the side and Jabbar counters with a nice kick to the body. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jabbar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jabbar. Jabbar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3# Smith looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely. Jabbar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jabbar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith. Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jabbar. Jabbar obviously looking to wear him down.
Jabbar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Jabbar ducks down to avoid it. Jabbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Nice uppercut there from Jabbar.#T4# Jabbar staying out of range there. Nice defenses there by Jabbar. Jabbar throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice cross by Smith. Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Jabbar misses with a straight right. Smith thinks about countering with a head kick. Donk. Smith catches Jabbar right on the button with a cross. Jabbar stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jabbar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Smith misses with a hook. Jabbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jabbar looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming. A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabbar looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smith throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2# and Jabbar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Jabbar lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Joe Smith has been cut. Jabbar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2# Jabbar drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Jabbar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Smith is rocked! Jabbar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jabbar ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Smith's jaw. Smith's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jabbar does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar retains his middleweight title! An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar 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:
PFC 265 Mfer vs Jabbar
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1# Mfer getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jabbar staying out of range there. Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Jabbar's head back.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nice defenses there by Mfer. Jabbar 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. Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabbar throws out the jab. Jabbar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mfer throws a leg kick but Jabbar sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Ispa Mfer has been cut. Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mfer with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mfer thuds his right hand into Jabbar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jabbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer. Mfer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jabbar loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch. Jabbar moves away from the strike by Mfer. Mfer throws a leg kick and Jabbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jabbar checks a low kick from Mfer. Jabbar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Mfer with the inside leg kick. Jabbar looks to throw a body kick and Mfer counters with a good, hard body kick but Jabbar shrugs it off. A bone on bone clash there as Jabbar blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jabbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jabbar throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Mfer. Jabbar lands a high kick!
Jabbar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2# Mfer throws a low kick but Jabbar avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch. Jabbar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Mfer throws a big shot that misses. Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
Jabbar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Mfer throws a leg kick but Jabbar moved away. Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jabbar. Jabbar counters with a body kick. Jabbar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jabbar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mfer. Mfer throws a lazy head kick and Jabbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mfer throws a leg kick but Jabbar sees it coming and moves out of range. Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mfer with a nice calf kick.#T3# A head kick from Mfer lands but Jabbar takes it in his stride. Mfer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jabbar scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer slips a straight right by Jabbar. Mfer throws a leg kick and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Ispa Mfer's cut is getting worse. Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range. Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Jabbar's knee but Jabbar avoids it well. Mfer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jabbar checks a low kick from Mfer. Jabbar only half commits to the counter leg kick. Mfer lands with a straight right. Jabbar didn't see that one coming. Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jabbar. Jabbar cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.#T4# Mfer tries a low kick but Jabbar avoids it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jabbar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A good leg kick by Jabbar. Jabbar misses with a straight left. Mfer throws a leg kick and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mfer lands a front kick. Jabbar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jabbar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Mfer throws a hook but Jabbar avoids it easily. 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 Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# An inside leg kick lands from Mfer. Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Jabbar manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Jabbar thinks about the counter body kick. Mfer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jabbar lands a right hook to the body.
Jabbar throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ispa Mfer is winning the standup battle so far. Mfer throws a wild body kick that Jabbar sees coming a mile off. Jabbar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mfer blocks it well. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer. And Jabbar responds with a good body kick, but Mfer manages to step out the way in time. Jabbar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar ducks under a wild hook from Mfer. Mfer throws an off balance right hand
letting Jabbar counter with a right hand. Mfer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jabbar to counter with a crisp jab. Mfer thows a leg kick but Jabbar checks it and Jabbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Jabbar misses with a straight right. #CL# Mfer forces Jabbar back against the cage and clinches. Jabbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jabbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabbar blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jabbar. A shot in the inside from Mfer. Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabbar scores with a hook to the body. Jabbar misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jabbar.
Jabbar lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2# Jabbar breaks from the clinch.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jabbar slips under a jab from Mfer. Jabbar is trying to counter with his kicks. Jabbar blocks a low kick nicely. Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabbar throws out the jab. #T2# Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Jabbar's knee but Jabbar avoids it well. Jabbar throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem. A low kick from Jabbar is predictable there enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jabbar lands a jab to the nose. Jabbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range. Jabbar only half commits to the counter leg kick. Mfer takes a swing at Jabbar's ribcage but misses. Jabbar now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jabbar moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Ispa Mfer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Mfer looks to land a right hand but Jabbar moved out of range. Jabbar is trying to counter with his kicks. Jabbar circles away from the clinch attempt and Jabbar counters with a body kick that stops Mfer in his tracks momentarily. Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Jabbar counters with a crisp right that sends Mfer to the canvas! Jabbar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar is the new middleweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Muhammad Jabbar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 261 Mfer vs Boretti
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1# Jabbar scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Reilly in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Patty O Reilly has been cut. O Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. O Reilly avoids the body shot from Jabbar.
O Reilly 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. Jabbar pounces like a tiger and cracks O Reilly with a vicious hook! O Reilly is down but not out! Jabbar follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Muhammad Jabbar! A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
PFC 255 Bapp vs Gormsson
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1# Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Jabbar. A chopping leg kick lands by Trump. Jabbar misses with a straight right. Trump misses with a low kick. Trump misses with an uppercut. Jabbar saw that one coming. Trump throws a shot from downtown. Jabbar moves away and avoids it. Jabbar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jabbar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch. Jabbar is looking to slow Trump down with leg kicks. Trump swings away with a leg kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trump looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely. A slapping body kick lands there for Jabbar. Jabbar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trump throws a head kick that Jabbar semi-blocks.
Jabbar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight. Trump takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1# Good leg kick by Trump. Good leg kick by Trump. Trump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Trump with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jabbar to score with a decent uppercut. Trump connects with the punch. Nice uppercut lands for Jabbar. That snapped Trump's head back.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Jabbar misses with a hook. Trump needs to keep his hands up - Jabbar had a free shot at his head there. Trump throws a shot from downtown. Jabbar moves away and avoids it. Trump throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Jabbar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jabbar moves away from the strike by Trump. 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! Trump lands a head kick!
Jabbar scores with a jab. Trump acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2# Jabbar lands a front kick. Trump looks winded! Trump misses with a body shot
and Jabbar counters with a nice body kick. Jabbar throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it. Nice cross by Jabbar. Trump throws a hook but Jabbar avoids it easily. Trump has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jabbar. Jabbar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jabbar misses with a looping right. Jabbar lands with a nice body punch. Jabbar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trump. That did some damage! Jabbar slips a straight right by Trump. Jabbar lands with a hook. Trump tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jabbar throws a big shot that misses. Trump swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jabbar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trump's knee momentarily. Jabbar swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3# Trump looks to throw the jab but Jabbar is out of range. Trump defending well as Jabbar loads up on a big left hand. A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Trump misses with a body shot.
Jabbar misses the body punch and Trump counters with a nice uppercut. Jabbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jabbar. Trump throws a low kick but Jabbar moves out of range easily. A shot to the liver by Trump. Beautiful body shot. Jabbar connects with the punch. Trump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trump jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
and Jabbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Good work by Jabbar as he checks the leg kick. Trump moves away from the strike by Jabbar. #T4# Trump tries a head kick but it misses.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Trump scores with a jab. Jabbar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Trump scores with a sloppy right hand. Jabbar should have avoided that one. Jabbar throws a nice inside leg kick. Jabbar misses with a body kick. Trump misses with an uppercut
and Jabbar counters with a solid body kick. Jabbar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Trump 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. Trump falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jabbar counters with a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Trump lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trump lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Trump moves out of range as Jabbar throws a body kick.
Trump throws a leg kick but Jabbar checks it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar 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# Jabbar blocks a low kick nicely. Jabbar is looking to land body kicks. Jabbar throws a sloppy head kick and Trump moves out of range easily. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Trump might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jabbar has got the better of the exchanges. Jabbar misses with a straight right. Jabbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump. Trump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Trump looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely. Trump misses with a body shot.
Muhammad Jabbar is winning the standup battle so far. Jabbar lands a nice hook to Trump's body. Trump takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Trump throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Trump.
Trump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Trump throws a solid leg kick but Jabbar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trump. Jabbar thows a left - swing and a miss! Jabbar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?#T1# A solid body kick from Jabbar. Trump is breathing heavily. Jabbar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jabbar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jabbar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trump's sensitive parts. Jabbar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jabbar tries to move into range but Trump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Trump is looking to score with low kicks. Jabbar throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it. Trump throws a body shot but no joy. Trump steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jabbar. That one must have hurt. Jabbar is looking to land body kicks. Jabbar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trump. Trump takes a shot right to the bread basket. Trump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Trump missing with a left hand there. Jabbar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jabbar lands a jab to the head.
Jabbar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trump checks a leg kick. Trump scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Trump misses with an uppercut. Jabbar saw that one coming. A good leg kick by Jabbar. Trump misses with a leg kick and Jabbar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A leg kick checked by Trump. Trump misses with a body punch
and Jabbar counters with a stiff right hand. Trump moves out of range of the body kick. Jabbar lands a jab. Jabbar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Jab from Trump. Trump thumps Jabbar with a low kick. Jabbar lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jabbar. Trump takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jabbar scores with a jab. Good work by Trump as he checks the leg kick. Nice body punch from Jabbar. Jabbar lands with a nice body kick. Jabbar keeps Trump at a distance using the push kick. Jabbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away. Trump avoids a kick to the body.
Jabbar backing away here, and Trump unleashes a leg kick that just misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jabbar misses with a body kick. Trump misses with a straight right. #T4# Jabbar lands a body shot.
Jabbar works Trump's body with a nice hook. Jabbar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Trump is looking to chop away at Jabbar's legs. Jabbar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Decent striking displayed by Jabbar there. Trump staying out of range there. Jabbar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jabbar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice shot by Jabbar.#KD# Jabbar drops Trump with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Trump looks back up at him and smiles so Jabbar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Trump is rocked! Trump throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Jabbar counters with a quick kick to the body but Trump blocks it. Trump is still on wobbly legs! Can Jabbar finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jabbar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Jabbar throws a head kick but Trump moves out of range.
Jabbar flashes Trump a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Trump's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Trump crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jabbar punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Donald Trump was interviewed post fight and said 'It was the russians !'. |
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Event:
PFC 249 Blazkov vs Laine
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1# Gagnon moves to clinch but Jabbar breaks away and Jabbar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Gagnon tries to clinch but Jabbar is having none of it. #CL2# Gagnon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jabbar. Jabbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow. Jabbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jabbar prevents the takedown attempt.
Jabbar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jabbar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gagnon controls his hands.
Jabbar 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. Jabbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gagnons head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Jabbar pulls guard successfully.
Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jabbar working a defensive guard here.
Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Gagnon tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Jabbar counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut. Gagnon moves in looking to clinch but Jabbar pushes him off. Gagnon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jabbar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jabbar circles away from the clinch attempt and Jabbar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Gagnon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jabbar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Gagnon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jabbar pushes Gagnon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Gagnon prevents a body shot from Jabbar. Jabbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jabbar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gagnon or not. Jabbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabbar tries to work over Gagnon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jabbar misses with a body punch.
Jabbar is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gagnon blocking some punches.
Jabbar throws a head punch that misses. #T3##TD# Jabbar pulls guard effortlessly. Jabbar controlling the position. Jabbar looking to control.
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jabbar looking to control.
Gagnon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Jabbar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gagnon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jabbar looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Gagnon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jabbar throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabbar. Jabbar misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Jabbar. Gagnon is looking to take this one to the mat. Muhammad Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon. Jabbar working aggressively here.
#TD# Jabbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jabbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Gagnon wants to stand but Jabbar is controlling his posture from full guard. We've been informed that Gagnon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jabbar has Gagnon pulled in close to control his posture. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Gagnon moves in looking to clinch but Jabbar pushes him off. Jabbar throwing a counter right hand but Gagnon manages to avoid it. Gagnon fails in his attempt to clinch. Jabbar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Gagnon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jabbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow. Gagnon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jabbar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Jabbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Gagnon darts in and clinches Jabbar up against the cage. Gagnon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jabbar is defending well. Gagnon prevents a body shot from Jabbar. Gagnon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gagnon.
Muhammad Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon. Jabbar working aggressively here.
Jabbar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Jabbar has a couple of punches blocked by Gagnon.
Muhammad Jabbar has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jabbar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jabbar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards. Jabbar pushes Gagnon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jabbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jabbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jabbar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jabbar misses with some punches.
#TD# Jabbar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gagnon uses from the top position. #SUB# Jabbar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gagnon is aware though and is defending well. Jabbar pulls Gagnon in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gagnon is one step ahead there. #T2# Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Gagnon is proving a slippery customer.
Gagnon tries to stand but Jabbar is controlling from the bottom. Gagnon stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar. Jabbar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jabbar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gagnon can do to turn this around?#T3##CL2# Gagnon moves into the clinch. Jabbar scores with a shot to the side of Gagnon's head. Jabbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabbar misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Gagnon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jabbar keeping control of the position. #SUB# Jabbar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4# Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Gagnon has control of the leg. Jabbar wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jabbar is controlling Gagnon's position as best he can from this difficult position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jabbar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gagnon tries to clinch there but Jabbar circles away.
Gagnon wants to clinch and Jabbar counters with a left to the body. #CL2# Gagnon has Jabbar up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Jabbar manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar 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# Jabbar stops Gagnon from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is looking to advance position but Gagnon won't allow it. #T1# Jabbar is just content to waste time from the top position. Gagnon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Jabbar trying to control but Gagnon is working from the bottom. Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard. Jabbar trying to move into half guard but instead Gagnon has managed to sweep!#REVB# Luc Gagnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jabbar has Gagnon pulled in close to control his posture. Muhammad Jabbar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jabbar trying to control the position.
#SUB# Gagnon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jabbar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gagnon is looking to defend but Jabbar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gagnon! Jabbar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gagnon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PFC 243 Blazkov vs Lach
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1# Kai works Jabbar's body with a nice hook. Kai throws a hook but Jabbar blocks it. Jabbar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A clash of legs there as Jabbar blocks the low kick. Kai scores with a shot to the body.
Jabbar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight. Kai throws a hook but Jabbar avoids it easily. It looked like Jabbar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jabbar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kai can pounce on him.
Kai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kai thows a leg kick but Jabbar checks it and Jabbar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kai's knee momentarily. The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jabbar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jabbar slips under a jab. Kai swings widly with a right hand
and Jabbar counters with a slapping leg kick. Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jabbar. Kai throws a leg kick but Jabbar sees it coming and moves out of range. Jabbar tried to counter with a leg kick but Kai avoided it. Kai misses with an uppercut. Jabbar saw that one coming. 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! Jabbar defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Kai throws the kick towards the body but Jabbar avoids it. Jabbar motions for Kai to come forward. Jabbar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jabbar. Kai is looking to slow Jabbar down with leg kicks. Kai misses with a hook. Kai misses with a body punch
and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut. Jabbar throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily. Jabbar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Jabbar moves away and avoids it. Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kai misses with a hook. Jabbar ducked under it nicely. Kai staying out of range there. Jabbar connects with a looping right hand.
#T2# Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai. Kai tries to score with a low kick but Jabbar moves his leg out of the way. Kai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jabbar.
Jabbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai. Jabbar throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jabbar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jabbar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jabbar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kai misses with a two punch combination.
Kai scoring well with a low kick there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jabbar. Kai shrugs it off though. A shot to the body from Kai misses letting Jabbar counter with a right hand. Kai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3# Jabbar takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kai, as that shot connected.
Jabbar blocks a jab. Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jabbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai. Kai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jabbar is looking to counter punch. Jabbar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Jabbar's head but Jabbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little feinted left hand from Jabbar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jabbar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kai's knee momentarily. Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and Jabbar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Good work by Jabbar as he checks the leg kick. Kai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Good work by Kai as he checks the leg kick. Kron Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jabbar. Kai misses the shot to the body. #T4# Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kai connects with a single shot there. Kai misses with a body shot
and Jabbar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kai with the inside leg kick. Jabbar throws a hook to the side of Kai's head but Kai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kai throws a wild body kick that Jabbar sees coming a mile off. Jabbar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabbar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kai thows a left - swing and a miss! Kai misses with a left hand and Jabbar counters with a stiff right hand. No joy there for Kai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jabbar throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it. Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Kai dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# A low kick lands for Kai.
Kai misses with a left hand and Jabbar counters with an outside leg kick.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabbar counters with a thumping low kick. Kai with a nice calf kick. Nice uppercut lands for Kai. That snapped Jabbar's head back.
Jabbar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jabbar missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jabbar with a body shot. Kai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jabbar's sensitive parts. Jabbar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kai punishes Jabbar's body with a nice straight punch. Kai misses with a low kick as Jabbar jumps back. Kai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kai checks a leg kick nicely. Kai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jabbar. That did some damage! A looping hook to the body misses from Jabbar. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Jabbar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss! Jabbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
A clash of legs there as Jabbar blocks the low kick. Jabbar walks into a stiff left hand from Kai. Kai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A left lands for Kai. Kai misses with a right hand and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut. Jabbar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jabbar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kai misses with a kick to the body and Jabbar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jabbar staying out of range there. Kai blocks a jab.#T2# Jabbar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jabbar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jabbar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kai. Jabbar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kai misses with a wild body shot. Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai. Kai misses with an uppercut
and Jabbar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kai's knee momentarily. Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai throws a leg kick but Jabbar sees it coming and moves out of range. Kai misses with a straight right. Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jabbar moves away. Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jabbar. Kai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jabbar is able to avoid easily. Jabbar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kai lands with a nice body punch. Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# Jabbar throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it. Jabbar slips under a jab from Kai. Kai jabs Jabbar to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jabbar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet. Jabbar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jabbar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jabbar slips a jab from Kai. Jabbar throws a counter high kick but Kai was just alert enough to avoid it. Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai misses with a straight right. Jabbar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A big right from Kai misses. Kai misses with a right hand and Jabbar counters with a right hand to the body. Jabbar thuds his shin into the meat of Kai's side. A telegraphed right hand from Kai misses the target. #T4# Jabbar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai. Kai checks the leg kick. Jabbar connects with a single shot there. Kai throws a half hearted mid kick. Kai checks a leg kick nicely. A cross from Jabbar lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jabbar tries to work over Kai's front leg with a kick but Kai checks it. Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jabbar under the eye. Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range. Kai misses the jab. Jabbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jabbar thows a left - swing and a miss! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Kai will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Jabbar counters with a stiff right hand. Kai misses with a leg kick. Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and Jabbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jabbar moves out of range as Kai strikes. Jabbar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jabbar lands a right hook to the body.
Jabbar wants to land a leg kick but Kai is out of range. Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Jabbar is looking to slow Kai down with leg kicks. Kai connects with a single shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kai blocks a low kick nicely. Kai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jabbar is out of range and Kai settles back down. Kai avoids the body shot from Jabbar.
Kai looks to throw the jab but Jabbar is out of range. Kai throws a hook but Jabbar blocks it.#T1# Kai misses the shot to the body. Kai scores with a hook to the body. Jabbar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kai misses with a low kick. It looked like Jabbar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kai connects with a leg kick. A good leg kick by Kai. Kai moves out of range as Jabbar strikes. Kai throws a push kick but Jabbar slaps the foot to one side. Kron Kai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jabbar slips under a jab. Kai misses with a left hand and Jabbar counters with a good low kick that Kai was not able to check. Jabbar throws a low kick but Kai avoids it. Jabbar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Kai misses. Jabbar tried to counter with a leg kick but Kai avoided it. Muhammad Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jabbar slips a jab from Kai. Kai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kai throws a nice outside leg kick. Kai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jabbar throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it. Kai swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kai tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jabbar misses with a straight left. A cross from Jabbar lands. Good shot there by Kai. Kai misses with an uppercut
and Jabbar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A jab from Jabbar misses. Kai swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it. Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kai cracks Jabbar with an open hand slap. Kai cracks Jabbar with an open hand slap. Jabbar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai. Jabbar takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses. Kai tries to counter by closing the distance. Kai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Kron Kai has been cut. Kai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jabbar looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Kai misses the target. Jabbar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jabbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jabbar. Kai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jabbar at a distance.
Kai misses with a right hand and Jabbar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jabbar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kai connects with a jab. A jab from Kai misses. Kai misses with a body punch
and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kai throws a shot from downtown. Jabbar moves away and avoids it. Jabbar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jabbar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet. Kai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nice defenses there by Jabbar. Jabbar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jabbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kron Kai. Well Kai 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Kai! Kron Kai 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:
PFC 238 Tuala vs Blazkov
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1# Jabbar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Bhullar counters with a nice uppercut. #TD# Bhullar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Bhullar in the domination position with Jabbar hanging on. Bhullar cracks Jabbar with a big elbow. Bhullar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Jabbar 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. Bhullar tries to advance to mount but Jabbar denies him. Bhullar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Jabbar tries to bench press Bhullar off him but Bhullar keeps the position. We've been hearing that Bhullar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar can't do much from the bottom here. Bhullar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jabbar to see if he's OK. Bhullar is putting a hurting on Jabbar here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1# Jabbar is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Jabbar dodges the ground and pound from Bhullar. Bhullar happy to just control the position for now. Jabbar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bhullar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jabbar struggling a bit here. Bhullar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Bhullar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jabbar's legs. Jabbar is trying to control Bhullar's posture but Bhullar avoids it. Jabbar is looking for a sweep.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bhullar working the ground and pound. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Bhullar just content to control the position. Jabbar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bhullar connects with a decent elbow. Bhullar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. A lull in the action here as Bhullar stalls from top position. Bhullar cracks Jabbar with an elbow. That is naaassty. Bhullar is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bhullar is staying tight to Jabbar's torso, preventing him from escaping. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bhullar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jabbar for as long as he can get away with.#T3# The ground and pound from Bhullar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Jabbar can't do much from the bottom here. Jabbar is not content to let Bhullar control the position. Jabbar tries to improve position but can't. Bhullar trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is trying to control Bhullar's posture but Bhullar avoids it. Bhullar grinds an elbow into Jabbar's temple. Jabbar taking a bit of punishment here - Bhullar scoring with strikes. Jabbar sneaks back into half guard. Bhullar working Jabbar over with strikes. #T4# Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Bhullar has control of the leg. Bhullar slips a nice elbow through Jabbar's hands, connecting with Jabbar's forehead.#SUB# Bhullar is looking for a kimura here.
Bhullar is trying to control. Jabbar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bhullar connects with a nice short shot to Jabbar's temple. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bhullar is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bhullar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arjan Bhullar dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# A shot to the liver by Jabbar. Beautiful body shot. A low kick from Jabbar is predictable there and Bhullar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bhullar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jabbar misses with a straight right. Bhullar moves away from the strike by Jabbar. Jabbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhullar lands a right hook to the body.
Jabbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bhullar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jabbar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bhullar's knee momentarily. Bhullar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jabbar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1# Bhullar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jabbar misses with a low kick.
Jabbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhullar moves away. Jabbar throws a front kick aimed at Bhullar's knee but Bhullar avoids it well. Bhullar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabbar can do to turn this around? Jabbar lands with an overhand left. Jabbar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bhullar is able to avoid easily. Bhullar swings widly with a right hand
and Jabbar counters with a nice body kick. Jabbar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Jabbar - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut. Jabbar misses with a straight right. Muhammad Jabbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Bhullar moves out of range of the leg kick from Jabbar. Bhullar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bhullar swings for the body but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jabbar scores with a leg kick.
Jabbar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jabbar slaps away a takedown attempt from Bhullar, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jabbar with a nice calf kick. Bhullar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Jabbar misses with a lunging right hand
and Bhullar counters with a stiff right hand. Jabbar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bhullar's head. Jabbar tries to land a leg kick but Bhullar saw it coming and moves away.
Jabbar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jabbar walks into a left hand. Jabbar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jabbar tests Bhullar's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jabbar lands a jab to the head.
Jabbar scores with the left hand. Bhullar knows he should have avoided that one. Jabbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhullar was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabbar.#T4# Jabbar misses with an uppercut
and Bhullar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jabbar looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Bhullar counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jabbar trying to control but Bhullar postures up.
Jabbar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bhullar scores with a couple of nice shots. Bhullar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jabbar is not content to let Bhullar control the position. Bhullar is taking a breather. Jabbar 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. Jabbar wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy.
Bhullar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Arjan Bhullar's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Jabbar avoids the body shot from Bhullar.
Bhullar throws a looping overhand right but Jabbar ducks down to avoid it. A big left from Bhullar misses. Jabbar feints a counter leg kick. Jabbar looks to land a right hand but Bhullar moved out of range. Jabbar scores with a leg kick.
Jabbar misses the body punch and Bhullar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jabbar misses with a hook to the body
and Bhullar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar throws a low kick but Bhullar avoids it.#KD# Bhullar drops his shoulder and cracks Jabbar with a huge uppercut! Jabbar goes down! Can Bhullar finish him?
#ROC#Jabbar is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bhullar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jabbar is still in real trouble! Can Bhullar finish him? Bhullar content to stall in guard here. Bhullar arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jabbar's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arjan Bhullar! A less than humble Arjan Bhullar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
PFC 232 Arundel vs Gravas
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1# Experiment lV throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabbar counters with a solid body kick. Jabbar lands a lovely overhand right. Jabbar thuds a left hand into Experiment lV's body. Experiment lV moves out of range of the strikes. Jabbar fails in his attempt to clinch. Experiment lV looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Jabbar digs a good body shot into Experiment lV's ribs.#CL2# Jabbar darts in and clinches Experiment lV up against the cage. Jabbar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Experiment lV blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabbar misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Experiment lV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jabbar moves away from the strike by Experiment lV. Experiment lV backing away here, and Jabbar unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Experiment lV misses with a looping left. Jabbar throws a hook but Experiment lV avoids it easily.#T1# Experiment lV swings widly with a right hand
and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut. Experiment lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jabbar.
A big right from Jabbar misses. Experiment lV throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabbar counters with a good low kick that Experiment lV was not able to check. #CL2# Jabbar moves into range and clinches up with Experiment lV. Jabbar misses with a short punch on the inside. Jabbar tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jabbar can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
Experiment lV tries to circle away but Jabbar has him pinned against the cage. Jabbar misses with some punches.
Jabbar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD# Experiment lV pulls guard successfully.
Jabbar 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. Experiment lV 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.#T2# Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jabbar looking to sit in guard and control but Experiment lV gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Experiment lV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Experiment lV trying to move into half guard but instead Jabbar has managed to sweep!#REVB# Jabbar is stalling in the full guard. Jabbar looking to pass the guard. #T3# Jabbar trying to control but Experiment lV is working from the bottom. Jabbar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Experiment lV controls Jabbar momentarily but Jabbar frees himself. Jabbar 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. Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment lV is retaining full guard. Jabbar wants to control from the top but Experiment lV keeps moving. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jabbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment lV swivels though and keeps the full guard. Experiment lV looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Experiment lV is working hard here to advance position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jabbar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jabbar 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. Muhammad Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jabbar throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Experiment lV misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jabbar counter with a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar 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# Jabbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment lV. Jabbar lands with a straight right. Experiment lV didn't see that one coming. Jabbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment lV is just out of range. Jabbar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A big right from Experiment lV misses. Jabbar drops his hands momentarily and Experiment lV takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Experiment lV lands with an uppercut that bounces Jabbar off the cage and back into range. Jabbar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Experiment lV misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Jabbar misses the target. Good standup being displayed there by Jabbar as he connects with a hook.#CL2# Experiment lV gets tackled into the cage by Jabbar. Jabbar maintains the clinch. Come on Experiment lV - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1# Jabbar lands with a left to the head. Jabbar takes a shot to the head. Jabbar misses with some punches.
Jabbar gets through Experiment lV's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment lV. Jabbar misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Experiment lV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Experiment lV throws a sloppy head kick and Jabbar moves out of range easily. Experiment lV moves out of range of the strikes. Muhammad Jabbar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jabbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment lV is just out of range. Jabbar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Experiment lV misses with a hook
and Jabbar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jabbar tries to close the distance and clinch but Experiment lV swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# Experiment lV throws a combination that misses letting Jabbar counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab by Experiment lV. Jabbar misses with a looping left. Experiment lV went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jabbar misses with a looping left. Good leg kick by Jabbar. Experiment lV misses the jab. Jabbar tries a quick counter leg kick but Experiment lV is wise to it. Jabbar throws a body shot but no joy. A clash of legs there as Experiment lV blocks the low kick. Good standup being displayed there by Jabbar as he connects with a hook. Experiment lV misses the body punch and Experiment lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jabbar tries to close the distance and clinch but Experiment lV swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# The fight stays on the outside here - Jabbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Experiment lV throws a looping overhand right but Jabbar ducks down to avoid it. Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A telegraphed right hand from Experiment lV misses the target. Jabbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jabbar just manages to avoid it. Jabbar wants to clinch up but Experiment lV keeps it at a distance. Jabbar connects with a crisp jab. Jabbar throws a body shot but no joy. Experiment lV wants to slow Jabbar down by chopping away at his legs. Jabbar swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Experiment lV looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely.#T4# Experiment lV takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Experiment lV throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jabbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Experiment lV on the wrong end of a nice hook. Experiment lV digs a good hook to Jabbar's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jabbar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Experiment lV misses with a looping left. Jabbar misses with a low kick as Experiment lV jumps back. Jabbar connects with a right hand. Experiment lV shakes it off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar 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# Jabbar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jabbar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Experiment lV lands with a slapping head kick. Experiment lV 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. Jabbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Experiment lV ducks under a wild hook from Jabbar. Jabbar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2# Jabbar instigates a clinch. Jabbar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar misses with some punches.
Jabbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment lVs head. Experiment lV blocks an uppercut.
Jabbar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Jabbar. #BC# Experiment lV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Jabbar 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.
Experiment lV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Experiment lV misses with a left hand #KD2# and Jabbar counters with a left hand that sends Experiment lV to the canvas! #ROC2#Experiment lV is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Finnish Experiment lV has been cut. Experiment lV keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. Jabbar passes Experiment lV's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jabbar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Experiment lV is trying to escape the mount.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Experiment lV slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Jabbar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jabbar tries to pass to full mount but Experiment lV defends it. Jabbar wants to take a breather but Experiment lV is having none of it. #T3# Jabbar controlling the action here. Experiment lV flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Experiment lV is defending well. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jabbar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Experiment lV is trying to get back to full guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Experiment lV won't allow Jabbar to pass to mount. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jabbar throws a low kick but Experiment lV moves out of range easily. Experiment lV on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jabbar connects with a right hand. Experiment lV shakes it off. Jabbar jabbing away but nothing is landing. A punch lands to the side of Experiment lV 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight! Muhammad Jabbar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jabbar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Jabbar! After winning the bout, Muhammad Jabbar 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:
PFC 226 Terranova vs Boretti
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1# Jabbar thows a leg kick but Khadan checks it and Khadan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Khadan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jabbar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Khadan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jabbar just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Khadan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jabbar! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khadan wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. Jabbar is looking to reverse the position. Jabbar can't do much from the bottom here. Khadan wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. Khadan is really struggling to control Jabbar but he's trying to hold on to the position. Khadan advances to mount. #T1# Khadan wants to control the pace but Jabbar is squirming around nicely. Jabbar is working to get back to half guard.
Khadan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jabbar is looking to escape. Jabbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jabbar is desperately trying to improve his position but Khadan has a good base and remains in mount. Khadan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Khadan trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jabbar tries to lock up and control but Khadan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Khadan content just to control the position here. Khadan punching from mount but Jabbar doing a good job of avoiding damage. Khadan trying to control but he's not successful this time. Khadan controlling the pace for now. Khadan tries to control but Jabbar wriggling away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Jabbar wants to control but Khadan is having none of it. Khadan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB# Khadan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jabbar turns into him and now he's in Khadan's guard.
Jabbar sitting in guard, not really doing much. Jabbar wants to control from the top but Khadan keeps moving. Khadan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Khadan is controlling Jabbar's posture. Jabbar trying to control but Khadan is working from the bottom. Khadan pulls Jabbar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jabbar from doing any damage or advancing position. Khadan is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up. Jabbar sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Khadan is trying to keep Jabbar in close.
Khadan wants to sweep but no luck. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan dominated that round. That's time! Khadan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Jabbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Khadan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jabbar. Khadan throws a body shot but no joy. Jabbar throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Khadan counters with a shoot takedown. Jabbar fights it but they end up in guard. Khadan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Odchigin Khadan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jabbar tries to bench press Khadan off him but Khadan keeps the position. 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. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Khadan is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khadan wants to control for a moment but Jabbar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Khadan is trying to control. Jabbar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Jabbar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. The fighters are battling for position here. Jabbar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully. Khadan is fighting to break Jabbar's control of his arms but Jabbar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Jabbar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Khadan trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Khadan is pushing down on Jabbar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jabbar is fighting to maintain full guard but Khadan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jabbar wants to get back to full guard. Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Khadan is very close to passing his half guard. Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Khadan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Khadan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jabbar defends it well. Khadan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabbar can do to turn this around? Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Jabbar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Khadan lunges at Jabbar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jabbar's hand. #T3# Khadan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jabbar throws out a leg kick but Khadan moves out of range and Jabbar only half commits. Jabbar looks for the body kick but Khadan saw that one coming. Muhammad Jabbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jabbar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khadan misses with a looping left. Jabbar throws a lazy right hand but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jabbar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Khadan misses with an uppercut. Khadan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Khadan shoots in for a takedown but Jabbar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jabbar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4# Jabbar misses with a body kick. #TD# Khadan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jabbar did well to prevent Khadan getting side control. Jabbar works his way to full guard. Good work. Khadan won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Khadan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Khadan trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Khadan is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jabbar keeping full guard, as Khadan tries to pass. Khadan wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan 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# Jabbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khadan counters with a stiff right hand. Jabbar lands the left hand. A big left from Khadan misses. #TD# Khadan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jabbar! Jabbar is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Khadan swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Khadan's guard. Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khadan is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Khadan working for a triangle but Jabbar defends it easily.
Khadan working a defensive guard but Jabbar manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1# Jabbar trying to control the position but Khadan is working away. Jabbar controls the position. Khadan is not content to let Jabbar control the position. Khadan is trying to get back to half guard. Khadan gets back to half guard. Jabbar is trying to control. Khadan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Muhammad Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jabbar connects with a nice short shot to Khadan's temple. Jabbar is trying to control. Khadan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Khadan is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Khadan is refusing to be controlled, as Jabbar sits in half guard. Khadan is trying to control but can't.
Khadan tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Khadan wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Khadan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jabbar has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jabbar pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Khadan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jabbar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhammad Jabbar! An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Judas Priest! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Priest takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Priest has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jabbar is trying to keep an underhook but Priest manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Priest Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Jabbar is trying to control but can't.
Jabbar is doing well to control the position and prevent Priest from advancing to side control. My spies in Elite Underground Training Facility inform me that Priest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Priest trying to control the pace. Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Jabbar is holding on for dear life with his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jabbar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Priest wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position. #T1# Jabbar wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though. Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Priest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jabbar! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) Priest Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Priest trying to control but Jabbar is having none of it. #T2# Priest controlling from the full mount. Priest wants to take Jabbar's back but he can't do it this time. Jabbar tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2# Priest jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jabbar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jabbar and Priest has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2# Priest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jabbar, who protects the arm well. Priest laying and praying for a moment but Jabbar takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3# Priest tries to pass to full mount but Jabbar defends it. Priest passes into side control, despite Jabbar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (8) Priest Jabbar prevents Priest from improving position. Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Jabbar stops Priest from passing to mount. Priest trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Priest controls the position.#T5# Priest tries to move to mount but Jabbar blocks the move with his legs. Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jabbar is looking to reverse the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar gets back to half guard. Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Priest is looking to advance position but Jabbar won't allow it. Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#T6# Priest wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position. Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jabbar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Priest is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jabbar reverses the position - he's now on top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (8) Priest Priest looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Jabbar trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away. Priest is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.#T7# Jabbar is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.#SUB# Jabbar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Priest has managed to free his arm - good work. Jabbar prevents Priest from improving his position. Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Priest has his foot on Jabbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabbar works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB2# Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jabbar has passed into half guard!
Priest tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control. Priest wants to control the action here but instead Jabbar manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (8) Priest Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Jabbar wants to control the pace but Priest is squirming around nicely. Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount. Jabbar controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Priest 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.#T9# Priest is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Priest is defending against the submission attempts here by Jabbar.
Priest is controlling Jabbar's trapped leg to prevent Jabbar from advancing to side control. Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10# Jabbar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Priest has a hand on Jabbar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jabbar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (8) vs (8) Priest Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up. Jabbar trying to control but Priest is having none of it. Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11# Priest tries to reverse the position but Jabbar maintains control. Priest wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Jabbar tries to control but Priest wriggling away. Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. #SUB# Jabbar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T12# Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jabbar controlling his opponent. Jabbar trying to control but Priest is having none of it. Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. #T13# Priest is looking to improve his position but Jabbar isn't that keen on the idea. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Priest to control. Jabbar controlling from the full mount. Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up. Jabbar controlling from the full mount. #T14# Priest wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jabbar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Priest working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Priest gets a bonus point for attempting more subs. Priest wins on points by 9 to 8. Our winner, Judas Priest, 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. |
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Event:
CACC 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Puzo! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. The fight stays on the outside here - Puzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Jabbar darts in and clinches Puzo up against the ropes. Jabbar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Puzo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jabbar can't get the takedown.
#TD2# Puzo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Puzo Puzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is pulling down on Puzo's head. It's preventing any offense from Puzo, at least for the moment. Puzo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2# Puzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1# Jabbar keeping control of the position. #SUB2# Puzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Puzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Jabbar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Puzo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jabbar defends it well. #T2# Puzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. #SUB2# Puzo is working for a kimura but Jabbar is defending it quite comfortably.
Jabbar keeps control of the position for the meantime. Puzo trying to pass the guard but Jabbar defending well. #T3# Puzo is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position. The fighters are battling for position here. Jabbar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Puzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jabbar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puzo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (2) Puzo Jabbar controls from within his opponent's guard. Puzo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4# Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puzo is keeping the position for now. Puzo keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. Puzo is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up. Jabbar won't allow Puzo to sweep him here. 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. Jabbar trying to control but Puzo is working from the bottom. Jabbar being controlled here momentarily. Jabbar advances to half guard. #T5# Puzo wants to control but Jabbar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (2) Puzo We've been informed that Puzo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB# Jabbar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puzo, who protects the arm well. Puzo is looking to regain half guard here but Jabbar keeps moving and retains side control. Puzo trying his best to control but Jabbar has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (7) vs (2) Puzo Jabbar controlling from mount. #T6# Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puzo is looking to escape. Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Jabbar continues to stall. Jabbar trying to control but Puzo is having none of it. #T7# Jabbar avoids the attempt from Puzo to control. Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8# Puzo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB# Jabbar throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Puzo has his hands clasped together but Jabbar breaks the hold and Puzo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jabbar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhammad Jabbar! A relieved looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CACC 120
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
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 16 wins and 15 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Mazzini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mazzini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mazzini (4) vs (0) Jabbar Jabbar is not content to let Mazzini control the position. #SUB# Mazzini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Jabbar wants to control but Mazzini postures up.#T1# Mazzini tries to move to mount but Jabbar blocks the move with his legs. Mazzini trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away. #SUB# Mazzini goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jabbar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mazzini's guard! Nice work there by Jabbar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (4) vs (2) Jabbar Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar trying to move into half guard but instead Mazzini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (6) vs (2) Jabbar#T2##SUB2# Jabbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Mazzini wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position. Jabbar is trying to control the position but Mazzini postures up. 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. Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now. Mazzini looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Mazzini stands and throws Jabbar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (9) vs (2) Jabbar Jabbar sneaks back into half guard.#SUB# Mazzini 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.
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# Mazzini trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Jabbar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Jabbar wants to get back to full guard.#T5# Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position. #SUB# Mazzini is working for a kimura here but Jabbar manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mazzini's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (9) vs (4) Jabbar Mazzini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mazzini 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. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Mazzini is keeping the position. Jabbar wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving. #T6# Mazzini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jabbar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (11) vs (4) Jabbar Mazzini trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Jabbar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazzini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mazzini looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (11) vs (6) Jabbar#T7# Jabbar passes Mazzini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Jabbar controlling the action here. Mazzini tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Mazzini regains full guard. Nicely done. Jabbar pushing down on Mazzini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8##SUB# Mazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mazzini wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position. Jabbar is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jabbar is controlling the pace.
Jabbar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9# Jabbar prevents Mazzini from improving his position. Mazzini regains full guard. Nicely done. Mazzini looking to control.
#SUB# Mazzini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jabbar defends it easily.#T10##SUB# Mazzini working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jabbar has passed into half guard!
#SUB2# Jabbar is looking for a kimura here.
Jabbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working. Mazzini is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (11) vs (9) Jabbar#T11# Jabbar tries to advance to mount but Mazzini denies him. Jabbar trying to control the position but Mazzini is working away. Mazzini is looking to regain half guard here but Jabbar keeps moving and retains side control. Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it. Jabbar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mazzini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (11) vs (11) Jabbar Jabbar looking to control but Mazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12# Mazzini is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Mazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. Mazzini is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13# Jabbar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzini is looking to escape. Mazzini is looking to get to half guard. Mazzini regains half guard. Mazzini tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control. Mazzini gets full guard.#T14# Jabbar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar wants to control from the top but Mazzini keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mazzini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs. Mazzini takes the fight on points by 12 to 11. A relieved looking Vito Mazzini 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:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Dravezesdi looking to score a takedown here. Jabbar is defending well but Dravezesdi drives through and ends up in Jabbar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi#SUB# Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Dravezesdi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jabbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dravezesdi has managed to get both his arms back between Jabbar's legs - danger averted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Jabbar is looking for a triangle here but Dravezesdi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi Jabbar is trying to improve his position. Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1# Dravezesdi passes into side control, despite Jabbar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi Dravezesdi takes a little break here. Jabbar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Jabbar 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. Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control. Dravezesdi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (0) vs (10) Dravezesdi Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position. Jabbar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Dravezesdi wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. #T2# Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Jabbar is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jabbar moves into full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. #SUB# Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Jabbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dravezesdi 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. Dravezesdi stays in close to Jabbar's body and controls the position. #T3# Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dravezesdi passes Jabbar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Dravezesdi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabbar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dravezesdi. #SUB# Jabbar actively working from the bottom here. Dravezesdi controlling the action here.#T4##SUB# Jabbar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dravezesdi pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (13) Dravezesdi Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jabbar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Jabbar is squirming around nicely. Dravezesdi avoids the attempt from Jabbar to control.#T5# Jabbar manages to regain half guard. Good work. Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard. Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position. Dravezesdi prevents Jabbar from improving his position.#SUB# Jabbar actively working from the bottom here. Dravezesdi not doing much here.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6# Dravezesdi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jabbar! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (16) Dravezesdi Jabbar tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away. Jabbar working to try and regain half guard.
Dravezesdi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (19) Dravezesdi Jabbar trying to control the position but Dravezesdi manages to sink in the hooks. Jabbar breaks Dravezesdi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (19) Dravezesdi Jabbar looking to pass the guard. Dravezesdi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jabbar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (19) Dravezesdi#T7# Dravezesdi tries to buck Jabbar off but Jabbar is having none of it. Dravezesdi 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. Jabbar trying to control the position but Dravezesdi is working away. Dravezesdi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jabbar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (7) vs (19) Dravezesdi#SUB# Jabbar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dravezesdi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dravezesdi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (7) vs (21) Dravezesdi Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there. Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8# Jabbar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position.#SUB# Jabbar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dravezesdi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Jabbar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dravezesdi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (7) vs (24) Dravezesdi#T9# Dravezesdi wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. Jabbar struggling a bit here. Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control. Jabbar is working hard here to advance position. Jabbar gets back to half guard. Well, if Dravezesdi 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# Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard. Dravezesdi wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. Jabbar wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Jabbar gets full guard. Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (7) vs (27) Dravezesdi Jabbar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (7) vs (29) Dravezesdi#SUB2# Dravezesdi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T11# Jabbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jabbar is trying to reverse the position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (7) vs (32) Dravezesdi Jabbar is in bad spot here.
Jabbar staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control. Well, with Dravezesdi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jabbar is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Dravezesdi is hanging on to Jabbar's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2# Jabbar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dravezesdi gets his way!
#SUB2# Dravezesdi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T12# Jabbar is really stuck here.
Jabbar breaks Dravezesdi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (9) vs (32) Dravezesdi Jabbar passes into half guard. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. #T13# Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard. Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. Dravezesdi can't keep his opponent in guard - Jabbar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Jabbar is working for a submission of some sort.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14# Dravezesdi trying to control here.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. Jabbar trying to control from Dravezesdi's half guard. Dravezesdi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Dravezesdi wins on points by 32 to 9. Our winner, Vulcahn Dravezesdi, 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. |
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Event:
SFL 01 | Genesis
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rossi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jabbar eats them both and turns towards Rossi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Jabbar checks a low kick from Rossi. Jabbar tries to counter by closing the distance. Jabbar blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jabbar! But no joy. Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Jabbar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jabbar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away. Jabbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Jabbar now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jabbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi. #T1# Rossi throws a head kick that misses. Jabbar throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem. Jabbar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jabbar misses with a wild body shot. Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jabbar. Rossi swings for the body but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch. Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabbar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2# Nice uppercut lands for Rossi. That snapped Jabbar's head back.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Jabbar counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Jabbar rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short left from Rossi. A body shot lands from Jabbar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi. Jabbar is working Rossi over against the cage. Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Jabbar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2# Jabbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jabbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Jabbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU# Rossi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3# Rossi throws a head kick that misses enabling Jabbar to counter with a crisp jab. Nice shot by Rossi. Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Jabbar counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rossi misses the body punch and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rossi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2# and Rossi is countered with a crisp right hand from Jabbar that sends him to the canvas! Jabbar follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Rossi is rocked! Jabbar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Jabbar tries for a kimura but Rossi is defending well. Rossi is not content to let Jabbar control the position. #T4##ES# Rossi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Jabbar slips under a jab. Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2# Jabbar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Jabbar jumps into guard, dragging Rossi to the mat.
Rossi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jabbar is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Jabbar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rossi defends well. Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Jabbar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rossi is aware though and is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rossi is stalling in the full guard. Rossi is looking to stand up but Jabbar won't let him. #T5# Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Jabbar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rossi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Rossi wanted to stand there but Jabbar had control of the position. Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rossi controls from within his opponent's guard. Rossi is looking to stand up but Jabbar won't let him. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Rossi preventing the sweep. #T6# 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. Rossi wants to get up but he can't break Jabbar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jabbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jabbar thinking. A right-left combo lands from Rossi. Rossi misses the shot to the body. Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jabbar counters with a nice uppercut. Rossi throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2# and Jabbar counters with a big uppercut that knocks Rossi off his feet! Jabbar dives into side control looking to finish! Jabbar tries to move to mount but Rossi blocks the move with his legs. Rossi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jabbar is controlling him well. Jabbar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rossi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Jabbar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jabbar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7##SUB2# Jabbar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rossi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rossi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES# Rossi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Rossi lands with a right hand. Jabbar connects with a body shot that sends Rossi's belly button to the back. A big right from Rossi misses. Jabbar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T8# A decent looking body kick lands there for Rossi. Jabbar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Rossi misses with a hook
and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jabbar blocks the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rossi!
This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick by Rossi misses and Jabbar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rossi misses with a body kick. #T9# Jabbar blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a head kick but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jabbar! But no joy. Rossi misses with a straight left. Rossi moves out of range of the strikes. Rossi misses with a shot to the body and Jabbar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rossi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muhammad Jabbar will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Jabbar ducks under a wild hook from Rossi. Rossi misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Jabbar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jabbar moves out of range as Rossi strikes. Jabbar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jabbar takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rossi misses with a leg kick and Jabbar counters with a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar blocks the body kick.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside. Rossi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet. Jabbar throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem. A head kick misses from Rossi. Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jabbar tries to counter by closing the distance. Jabbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rossi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2# Jabbar drops Rossi with a big left hand and mounts him. Rossi is in big trouble! Oh Rossi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Jabbar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rossi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jabbar looking to control but Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB2# Jabbar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rossi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2# Jabbar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rossi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rossi seems to have got his legs back now. Jabbar wants to control the pace but Rossi is squirming around nicely. Jabbar prevents Rossi from getting the reversal. Rossi really wants to buck Jabbar off and get back to his feet. Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #ES# Rossi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Nice defenses there by Jabbar.#T3# Rossi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2# and Jabbar counters with a big uppercut that knocks Rossi off his feet! Jabbar dives into side control looking to finish! Rossi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Rossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rossi is trying to stand up.#SUB2# Jabbar has control of Rossi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rossi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully. Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB2# Jabbar wants to finish this one by submission but Rossi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jabbar. Muhammad Jabbar has got the better of the ground game so far. Rossi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Jabbar looking to control but Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jabbar won't let Rossi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2# Jabbar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Jabbar working for a guillotine from mount but Rossi is in no mood to give up. Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action. #T5# Rossi is trying to stand.#ES# Rossi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi. It seemed like Jabbar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jabbar avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jabbar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabbar wants to counter with a clinch but Rossi pushes him away. Rossi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T6# Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch. A swing and a miss from Rossi. A little jabbing left from Jabbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rossi misses with a left hand and Jabbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Jabbar moves into the clinch. Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Jabbar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC# Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rossi throws a leg kick and Jabbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rossi throws a hook to the side of Jabbar's head but Jabbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jabbar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Rossi cracks Jabbar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T7# Rossi misses with a hook. Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw. Jabbar misses with a left hand and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jabbar misses with an uppercut. Rossi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jabbar. Jabbar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Muhammad Jabbar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rossi misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Jabbar misses.#T8# Rossi looks for the body kick but Jabbar saw that one coming. Rossi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #KD2# Jabbar drops his shoulder and cracks Rossi with a huge uppercut! Rossi goes down! Can Jabbar finish him?
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! Jabbar stops Rossi from standing up. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Rossi is keeping the position. Rossi keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. Jabbar sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2# Jabbar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jabbar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9# Jabbar looking to pass the guard. Rossi keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Rossi keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass. Jabbar stops Rossi from standing up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rossi swinging wildly here.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss! Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Jabbar's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar 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! And we move into the final round!#R3# Rossi misses with a kick to the body enabling Jabbar to counter with a crisp jab. Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rossi throws a jab when Jabbar was well out of range. Rossi lands a nice hook to Jabbar's body. Jabbar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jabbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It seemed like Jabbar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2# Rossi gets tackled into the cage by Jabbar. Jabbar maintains the clinch. #TD2# Jabbar jumps into guard, dragging Rossi to the mat.
#T1##SU# Rossi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Rossi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jabbar. A looping hook to the body misses from Jabbar. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet. Jabbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mario Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch.#T2# A shot to the body from Rossi misses #CL2# and Jabbar counters by clinching up. Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jabbar lands a shot to the body. Rossi tries a body shot but Jabbar blocks it.
Jabbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow. Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabbar controls his hands.
#TD2# Jabbar jumps guard.
#SU# Rossi gets to his feet - Jabbar follows without any prompting. Rossi misses the jab.#CL2# Jabbar closes the distance and pushes Rossi back into the cage. Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jabbar takes a shot to the head. Rossi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards. #T3# Rossi lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi. Jabbar tries to pull guard but Rossi won't allow it.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jabbars head. #TD2# Jabbar pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Jabbar working for a triangle but Rossi defends it easily.
Jabbar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jabbar wants to sweep here but Rossi controlling him for the moment. Rossi wanted to stand there but Jabbar had control of the position. Jabbar wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Rossi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jabbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rossi has managed to get both his arms back between Jabbar's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Rossi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU# Rossi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4# Rossi tries to bum rush Jabbar with a series of wild strikes but Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jabbar throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem. Rossi scores with a head kick. Jabbar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Rossi misses the shot to the body. Rossi misses with a left hand and Jabbar counters with a stiff right hand. Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rossi misses with a head kick.
#T5# Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rossi misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Jabbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice uppercut there from Rossi. Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Rossi.#T6# A big right from Jabbar misses. Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rossi misses with a looping left. Jabbar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi. Rossi throws a leg kick that is checked letting Jabbar counter with a right hand. Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jabbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jabbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossi. A nice side step and Jabbar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7# Rossi throws a body shot but no joy. Jabbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rossi dips to his left and cracks Jabbar with an uppercut! Rossi looks for the body kick but Jabbar saw that one coming. Jabbar throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it. Rossi misses with a head kick.
Jabbar unleashes a big counter combination but Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rossi misses with a head kick.
Jabbar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T8# Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jabbar to counter with a crisp jab. Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jabbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T9# Jabbar avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Jabbar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It seemed like Jabbar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rossi throws a head kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jabbar! But no joy. Rossi throws a series of punches but Jabbar moves out of range. Jabbar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rossi. Jabbar moves away from the strike by Rossi. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rossi throws a hook but Jabbar blocks it. Rossi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jabbar takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Rossi showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jabbar 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Jabbar! After the fight, Muhammad Jabbar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Eternity 4
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1# Alcala throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Alcala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jabbar counters with a low kick, right behind Alcala 's knee. Jabbar tries to score with a low kick but Alcala moves his leg out of the way. Jabbar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jabbar looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely. Alcala checks a leg kick. Alcala avoids a kick to the body.
Jabbar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alcala connects with a body shot that sends Jabbar's belly button to the back. Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jabbar throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Alcala counters with a left to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Jabbar. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Jabbar misses with a low kick.
Jabbar throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Alcala to counter with a crisp jab. Alcala throws a head kick that misses and Jabbar counters with a nice leg kick. Jabbar avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jabbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jabbar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight. Jabbar scores with a one two! Alcala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Jabbar. Alcala moves out of range of the strikes. Jabbar throws out a leg kick but Alcala moves out of range and Jabbar only half commits. Jabbar throws a leg kick but Alcala moved away. Alcala lands with a slapping head kick. #T2# Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jabbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala. 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 body punch from Jabbar. Alcala blocks a leg kick. Alcala lands with a nice body punch. Jabbar 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. Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Alcala scores with a decent looking hook. Alcala moves out of range of the strikes. Jabbar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Alcala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC# Jabbar is rocked! Alcala ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jabbar's jaw. Jabbar's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Alcala does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Alcala! A victorious Rodney Alcala 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:
Skrap Fights 97
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1# Jabbar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jabbar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buriak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jabbar. Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Jabbar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Buriak checks a low kick from Jabbar. Buriak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jabbar. Buriak swings for the body but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buriak counters with a lovely straight right hand! A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet. Buriak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jabbar is landing a low percentage of strikes. Jabbar moves out of range as Buriak strikes. Jabbar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jabbar.
A head kick from Jabbar lands but Buriak takes it in his stride. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Buriak tries a low kick but Jabbar avoids it.#T1# Buriak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jabbar. Jabbar scores with a jab to the body. Jabbar lands a jab. Buriak throws a hook to the side of Jabbar's head but Jabbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A swing and a miss from Jabbar. Jabbar throws a hook but Buriak blocks it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buriak! But no joy. Good exchange - Jabbar coming out on top. Jabbar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jabbar misses with a leg kick. Jabbar keeps Buriak at a distance using the push kick. Buriak ducks under a wild hook from Jabbar. Jabbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Buriak is just out of range. Jabbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buriak. Jabbar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2# Buriak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabbar throws out the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Buriak moves out of range of the leg kick from Jabbar. Jabbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jabbar throws an off balance right hand
and Buriak counters with a lovely shot to the body. Buriak misses with a body shot.
Buriak looks to land a right hand but Jabbar moved out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Jabbar misses the target. Jabbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabbar. Buriak looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely. Buriak lands a nice looking body shot.
Jabbar looks to land a combination but Buriak avoids it well. Buriak punishes Jabbar's body with a nice straight punch. Buriak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Buriak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jabbar.#T3# Buriak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jabbar tries to move into range but Buriak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jabbar swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak throws out a counter right but Jabbar avoids it with no problem. Jabbar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jabbar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buriak. Jabbar throws a lazy uppercut
and Buriak counters with a right hand to the body. Jabbar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buriak's calf. Jabbar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jabbar catches Buriak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A slow jab from Jabbar misses its intended target. Buriak connects with a body shot that sends Jabbar's belly button to the back. Jabbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Jabbar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#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! Buriak connects with a body shot that sends Jabbar's belly button to the back. Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buriak. Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buriak. Jabbar throws a leg kick that is checked and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jabbar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jabbar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buriak circles away quickly and effectively. A jab from Jabbar misses. Buriak tries a quick counter leg kick but Jabbar is wise to it. Jabbar takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses. Jabbar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Buriak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jabbar in his tracks. Jabbar misses with a body kick. Buriak misses with an uppercut. Buriak jabs at Jabbar's body. 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 Muhammad Jabbar 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# Jabbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buriak. Buriak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jabbar throws a shot from downtown. Buriak moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Buriak misses its intended target. Jabbar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buriak throws out a counter right but Jabbar avoids it with no problem. An inside leg kick from Jabbar misses. Jabbar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buriak. Buriak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A counter left hand to the body from Jabbar misses its target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar moves into range and connects with a jab. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jabbar. Buriak shrugs it off though. Jabbar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buriak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jabbar scrambles back to his feet. Jabbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabbar. Buriak with a jab.#T1# Jabbar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jabbar throws a front kick aimed at Buriak's knee but Buriak avoids it well. Jabbar misses with a right hand and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut. Jabbar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jabbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buriak throws out the jab. Buriak cracks a nice hook into Jabbar's ribs. Jabbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Jabbar throws a series of punches but Buriak moves out of range. Jabbar loads up on a big right hand but Buriak slips the punch. Buriak thumps Jabbar with a low kick. Dimitri Buriak seems to be getting the better of the standup. Buriak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Jabbar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jabbar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2# Buriak moves out of range of the strikes. Buriak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jabbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range. 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! Jabbar moves away from the strike by Buriak. Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jabbar momentarily.
Good leg kick by Buriak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buriak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jabbar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jabbar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Buriak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabbar.
Buriak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jabbar throws a right hand that Buriak ducks under and follows up with a left that Buriak also avoids with ease. A little jabbing left from Buriak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3# Jabbar misses with a low kick.
Buriak throws a body punch but Jabbar moves out of range. Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jabbar feinted there with a counter leg kick. Buriak cracks Jabbar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Buriak throws a jab but it's blocked by Jabbar. Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Jabbar counters with a quick kick to the body but Buriak blocks it. Jabbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jabbar avoids the body shot from Buriak.
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range. Jabbar misses with a wild body shot. Buriak's corner calls for a 1-2. Buriak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Buriak lands a nice hook to Jabbar's body. Jabbar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4# Buriak lands a glancing blow to the side of Jabbar's head. Jabbar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. It seemed like Buriak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Buriak takes one on the button. Buriak feints a jab promting Jabbar to slip. Buriak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jabbar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Buriak throws the left hand but Jabbar avoids the punch easily. Jabbar looks to land a body kick but Buriak moved away. Buriak misses with a low kick as Jabbar jumps back. Jabbar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice defenses there by Buriak. Jabbar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jabbar misses the target. Jabbar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Buriak is able to avoid easily. Buriak throws a body punch but Jabbar moves out of range. Jabbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Buriak is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Buriak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jabbar. Jabbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jabbar tries to bum rush Buriak with a series of wild strikes but Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Buriak throws a hook but Jabbar avoids it easily. Jabbar is looking for a counter combo. A slapping body kick lands there for Jabbar. Buriak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jabbar blocks a jab. Buriak misses with a wild body shot. Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jabbar throws a body shot but no joy. Jabbar connects with a looping right hand.
Jabbar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Buriak if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1# Buriak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jabbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buriak manages to avoid it. Jabbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jabbar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buriak sees it coming and avoids it easily. Buriak looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely. Jabbar throwing a counter right hand but Buriak manages to avoid it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Jabbar feinted there with a counter leg kick. Buriak loads up on a big right hand but Jabbar slips the punch. Jabbar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buriak doesn't seem bothered though. Buriak scores with a punch to the head. Jabbar looks to land a right hand but Buriak moved out of range. Jabbar tries to land a front kick but Buriak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jabbar scores with a hook to the body. Buriak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2# Jabbar misses with a wild combination.
Buriak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jabbar's head backwards. Buriak swings for the body but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buriak.
Jabbar throwing a counter right hand but Buriak manages 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! Buriak tries to bum rush Jabbar with a series of wild strikes but Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jabbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jabbar throws a big shot that misses. Buriak takes a swing at Jabbar's ribcage but misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Jabbar. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# A combination from Buriak does no damage. Buriak needs to keep his hands up - Jabbar had a free shot at his head there. Jabbar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jabbar misses with a kick to the body.
Buriak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabbar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jabbar is looking to counter punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet. Jabbar moves out of range of the strikes. Jabbar thows a left - swing and a miss! Jabbar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jabbar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Buriak looks to land a left hand but Jabbar moved out of range nicely. Buriak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet. Buriak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Jabbar misses with a right hand and Buriak counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jabbar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buriak 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. Jabbar throws a shot from downtown. Buriak moves away and avoids it. Buriak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jabbar has time to react. Jabbar avoids the body shot from Buriak.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jabbar. That's going to slow Buriak down. Buriak cracks a nice hook into Jabbar's ribs. Jabbar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Buriak scores with a body shot.
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 Muhammad Jabbar. I think Jabbar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Muhammad Jabbar! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dimitri Buriak! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dimitri Buriak!
Dimitri Buriak wins by split decision! A very excited looking Dimitri Buriak rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 87
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# White throws a hook but Jabbar blocks it. Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White. A little jabbing left from Jabbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. White misses with a wild body shot. Jabbar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jabbar connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Michael Jai White has been cut.#TD# White shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jabbar's guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. White trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jabbar has his hands on White's head, controlling the position. Jabbar working a defensive guard here.
#T1# White passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB# White swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into White's guard.#SUB# White working for a triangle but Jabbar defends it easily.
Jabbar's corner is telling him to maintain position. White wants to stand and escape but Jabbar is having none of it. #SUB# White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up. #T2# Jabbar content to stall in guard here. White keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. 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.#SUB# White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jabbar is stalling in the full guard. White is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up. #T3##SUB# Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jabbar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. White keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nice body punch from Jabbar. White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. White takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jabbar lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand. White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jabbar. Jabbar obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4# White looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range. White misses with a looping right. Jabbar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jabbar misses with a few strikes there.
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! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jabbar - that will leave a mark!
Jabbar connects with an inside leg kick. Jabbar throws a body punch but White moves out of range. Jabbar misses with a wild body shot. White tries for a takedown but Jabbar circles away easily and Jabbar counters with a nice kick to the body. White is breathing heavily. Jabbar tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jabbar is looking to slow White down with leg kicks. Jabbar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Jai White's cut. That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Jabbar misses the jab. Jabbar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jabbar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jabbar, as that shot connected.
Jabbar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut. Jabbar feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! White collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Muhammad Jabbar! A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
Skrap Fights 82
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1# Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jabbar in his tracks. Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it. Jabbar misses with a hook. Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jabbar throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot. A left lands for Jabbar. Jabbar lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily. Reed moves out of range as Jabbar strikes. Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A jab from Reed misses. Reed throws a hook but Jabbar avoids it easily. Reed ducks under a wild hook from Jabbar. Jabbar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jabbar finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head. 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! Reed throws a body punch but Jabbar moves out of range. Reed misses with a looping right. Muhammad Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jabbar misses with a straight left. Reed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Reed throws a leg kick and Jabbar counters with a one-two to the body. Jabbar lands a body shot.
#T1# Jabbar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Reed blocks the body kick.
and Jabbar counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Reed! He's just covering up as Jabbar starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Jabbar! Muhammad Jabbar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 76
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1# Jabbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cubbedge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Jabbar. Jabbar tests Cubbedge 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2# It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut. Cubbedge lands with a nice combination. Jabbar backs away looking to recover. Jabbar with a nice cross. Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy. Jabbar jabs Cubbedge right on the nose. Cubbedge blinks but takes it well. Cubbedge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jabbar scores with a hook.#ROC2# Cubbedge is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Jabbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cubbedge slips under a jab. Cubbedge moves out of range of the body kick from Jabbar.
Cubbedge attempts a counter takedown but Jabbar avoids it well and moves away. Jabbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cubbedge seems to have got his legs back now.#TD# Cubbedge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard. #T1# Jabbar is controlling Cubbedge 's position as best he can from this difficult position. Cubbedge working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jabbar's thigh. Jabbar counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2# Jabbar has an active guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Cubbedge is just content to waste time from the top position. Jabbar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. Jabbar is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Cubbedge is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Cubbedge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Cubbedge looking for a sweep. Not yet Cubbedge , not yet. Jabbar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Cubbedge throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jabbar escapes and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control! Jabbar taking a breather here. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Cubbedge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Jabbar wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Jabbar tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jabbar in particular looking to stall. Jabbar is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jabbar swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cubbedge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Jabbar. A punch combination from Jabbar misses. Jabbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# Cubbedge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muhammad Jabbar will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy. Jabbar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cubbedge 's hands. A clash of legs there as Cubbedge blocks the low kick. Cubbedge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD# Cubbedge gets a double leg takedown into Jabbar's guard. Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Billy Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position. Cubbedge is pushing down on Jabbar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jabbar is fighting to maintain full guard but Cubbedge has managed to sneak the leg through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cubbedge sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jabbar wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1# Jabbar has a hand on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cubbedge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Cubbedge controlling the position easily from mount. Jabbar is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea. Jabbar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The referee warns Jabbar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2##SUB# Cubbedge has control of Jabbar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jabbar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jabbar is desperately trying to improve his position but Cubbedge has a good base and remains in mount. Cubbedge punishing his opponent with strikes. 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. Jabbar tries to reverse the position but Cubbedge maintains control. Jabbar tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away. #T3# Cubbedge controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB# Cubbedge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jabbar controlling from the top position. Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. #T4# Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jabbar looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cubbedge looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Cubbedge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jabbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cubbedge has managed to get both his arms back between Jabbar's legs - danger averted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut. 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# Cubbedge missing with a left hand there. Jabbar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. As Cubbedge backs off Jabbar throws a huge counter combo but Cubbedge manages to avoid it all. Cubbedge throws a hook but Jabbar avoids it easily. Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbar is just out of range. Good work by Cubbedge as he checks the leg kick. Jabbar jabs Cubbedge to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cubbedge moves out of range as Jabbar strikes.#TD# Jabbar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Cubbedge controls from within his opponent's guard. Cubbedge advances position into side control! Jabbar 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1# Cubbedge passes into half guard. Cubbedge sitting and controlling from the half guard. Cubbedge is just content to waste time from the top position. Jabbar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Cubbedge pushing down on Jabbar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jabbar sees it coming and defends easily. Cubbedge is stalling here. Jabbar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cubbedge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jabbar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Muhammad Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Cubbedge tries to buck Jabbar off but Jabbar is having none of it. Cubbedge is not content to let Jabbar control the position. Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Jabbar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3# Jabbar wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. Cubbedge wants to control but Jabbar postures up. Jabbar tries to move to mount but Cubbedge blocks the move with his legs. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Jabbar working away.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jabbar controlling from side mount. Cubbedge tries to buck Jabbar off but Jabbar is having none of it. Jabbar tries to move to mount but Cubbedge blocks the move with his legs. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Both fighters circling a little - Jabbar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Cubbedge 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. An inside leg kick from Cubbedge misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar cracks Cubbedge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Cubbedge looks to land a combination but Jabbar avoids it well. Cubbedge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jabbar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight! Muhammad Jabbar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jabbar 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Muhammad Jabbar! Judge George Francis scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge ! Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Muhammad Jabbar!
Muhammad Jabbar wins by split decision! Muhammad Jabbar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 65
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Allen rushes Jabbar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Jabbar fails to land. Allen misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Jabbar. Allen misses with some punches.
Jabbar scores with a shoulder strike. Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Allen 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. Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jabbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen. We've been hearing reports that Jabbar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Jabbar misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Jabbar.
Jabbar misses with some punches.
Jabbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabbar. Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabbar misses with the head strike.
Jabbar misses with a short punch on the inside. Jabbar lands with a short shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot in the inside from Jabbar. Jabbar misses with the head strike.
Jabbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jabbar misses with a short punch on the inside. Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jabbar scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid it. Jabbar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards. Jabbar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jabbar working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Jabbar.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabbar misses with a hook from the clinch. A short left from Jabbar. Allen working aggressively here.
Allen working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jabbar. Jabbar blocking some punches.
Jabbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Allen misses with a short punch on the inside. Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC# Allen is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jabbar misses with the head strike.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Jabbar finish him? A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen. A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. Allen blocking some punches.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid it. Allen seems to have recovered his senses. Allen misses with the head strike.
Jabbar gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jabbar. A short right from Jabbar. #T2# Jabbar pushes Allen against the ropes. Jabbar is working some dirty boxing. Jabbar pushes off with a quick right hook! Allen goes down! Allen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jabbar moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Jabbar! A victorious Muhammad Jabbar 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:
Skrap Fights 49
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1# Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jabbar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Allen with a hook. Jabbar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Jabbar manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabbar misses with an uppercut. Jabbar looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range. Jabbar keeps the fight on the outside. Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Allen on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jabbar lands a front kick. Allen misses with an uppercut. Jabbar saw that one coming. Allen tries to clinch up but Jabbar circles away and keeps his distance. It appears Jabbar was looking to counter with a kick there. Allen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action! Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jabbar paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jabbar tried to counter with a leg kick but Allen avoided it. Jabbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen. Allen counters with a body kick. Jabbar works Allen's body with a nice hook. Jabbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Jabbar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL# Jabbar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. #TD# Jabbar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Allen uses from the top position. Jabbar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Allen drops back looking for a leg! Jabbar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jabbar manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into Jabbar's guard. #SUB2# Allen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jabbar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jabbar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jabbar! #REVR# Allen is trying to improve his position. Jabbar slows the pace down. #T2##SUB# Jabbar is trying to get an arm triangle but Allen is defending well. Allen is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it. Jabbar wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy. Allen is trying to get back to half guard. Allen is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it. Jabbar 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 Allen's shoulder. That is not cool. Allen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3# Allen tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control. Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Allen trying to control from the bottom.
Jabbar content to control rather than advance. Jabbar prevents Allen from improving his position. Allen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Allen. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Allen holds on and takes a little breather. Jabbar preventing the sweep. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Allen is looking to sweep but instead, Jabbar has passed into half guard.
Allen wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Allen wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jabbar works his foot free and advances to mount. Allen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Allen tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Allen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jabbar controlling his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar 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# Allen catches Jabbar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jabbar throws a solid leg kick but Allen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jabbar. Jabbar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head. Jabbar jabbing away but nothing is landing. It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Allen tried to score with a low kick but Jabbar checks it.#CL# Jabbar moves into the clinch. Jabbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Jabbar pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Allen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jabbar dives on top into guard.#REVR# Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Allen 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. Jabbar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1# Jabbar postures up.
Allen being controlled here, momentarily. Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Allen controlling Jabbar's posture. Jabbar trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. Muhammad Jabbar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet. Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jabbar's guard. #REVB##SUB2# Allen 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. #SUB2# Allen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jabbar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jabbar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2# Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard. Allen is trying to keep Jabbar in close.
Allen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jabbar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Jabbar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.#SUB2# Allen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jabbar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jabbar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jabbar! #REVR# Allen is trying to improve his position.#T3# Jabbar trying to control the position but Allen is working away. Allen trying his best to control but Jabbar has mounted him. Allen wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Allen can't escape the position.
Jabbar content just to control the position here. Allen regains half 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. Allen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# Allen trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jabbar in particular looking to stall. Jabbar prevents Allen from improving his position. Still in half guard, Jabbar seems content to control. Allen trying to control from the bottom.
Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Jabbar 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.
Allen is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Jabbar 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# Jabbar thuds a left hand into Allen's body. Jabbar misses the shot to the body. Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jabbar blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2# Allen moves into the clinch. Jabbar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allen. Jabbar 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. Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabbar blocking some punches.
Jabbar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jabbar scores with a hook to the body.#BC# Jabbar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Allen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jabbar lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand. Jabbar avoids the head kick by Allen.
A telegraphed right hand from Jabbar misses the target. Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jabbar paws at him with a jab and circles away. Allen is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Jabbar moves into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Jabbar jumps guard.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jabbar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1##SUB2# Allen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jabbar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jabbar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Jabbar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Allen working a defensive guard here.
#T2# 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. Jabbar is pushing down on Allen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Allen is fighting to maintain full guard but Jabbar has managed to sneak the leg through. Jabbar prevents Allen from improving his position. Allen wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy.
Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Jabbar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Allen is trying to get back to full guard. Allen is still trying to improve position. Allen trying to control here.
#SUB# Jabbar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Allen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jabbar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muhammad Jabbar! Our winner, Muhammad Jabbar, 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.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 39
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Howell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jabbar scores with a hook to the body. Howell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Jabbar enables Howell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jabbar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jabbar controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself. Jabbar pulls Howell in to control the position. Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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. Jabbar is really struggling to control Howell but he's trying to hold on to the position. Howell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is trying to keep Howell in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Howell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT# It looks like Leonard Howell has been cut.#T1##TD2# Howell dives in and scores a takedown into Jabbar's guard. Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar seems keen to control Howell's posture. Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy. Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Howell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jabbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jabbar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Howell throwing strikes from guard but Jabbar blocks nicely. Howell connects with a couple of short punches.#T2# Howell advances to half guard. Jabbar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB# Jabbar looking for submissions off his back. Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. Howell is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jabbar has managed to free his arm - good work. Jabbar tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2# Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jabbar defends it well. Howell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jabbar's head. Jabbar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Howell moves nicely into side control. Jabbar is positioning himself to get back to half 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. A lull in the action here. Howell working the ground and pound. Jabbar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Jabbar tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabbar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Howell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Leonard Howell's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Howell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jabbar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Jabbar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabbar pushes Howell away with a front kick. Howell wants to clinch up but Jabbar keeps it at a distance. Leonard Howell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Howell shoots for a double leg takedown but Jabbar sprawls well. He's pushed Howell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jabbar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2# Howell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Howell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jabbar is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Howell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jabbar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonard Howell! A victorious Leonard Howell 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:
Skrap Fights 34
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1# Jabbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away. Larkin feints the counter takedown.#TD2# Jabbar gets caught flat footed, as Larkin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Larkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Larkin is proving a slippery customer.
Larkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Larkin looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Jabbar wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar is really struggling to control Larkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1# Jabbar looking to pass the guard. Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jabbar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabbar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Jabbar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larkin works over Jabbar with some ground and pound from guard. Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Larkin postures up in Jabbar's guard and throws a big left but Jabbar blocks it. Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully. #T2# Jabbar working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Jabbar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larkin has passed into half guard!
Jabbar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larkin's back! Larkin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Larkin controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. Larkin tries to escape the position.
#T3# Jabbar doesn't have the hooks in and Larkin manages to turn into his guard.
Jabbar controls Larkin momentarily but Larkin frees himself. 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. Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there. #SUB# Jabbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jabbar 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jabbar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4# Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully. Larkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jabbar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Jabbar trying to control the position.
Larkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jabbar has wrist control. Jabbar is trying to keep Larkin in close.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jabbar's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar won't allow Larkin to pass to mount. Larkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Larkin dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabbar.
Jabbar throws a low kick but Larkin avoids it. Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabbar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jabbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A lazy body kick from Jabbar #TD2# and Larkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larkin. Jabbar has momentary wrist control but Larkin slips an elbow through the middle. Larkin postures up.
Jabbar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Larkin postures up and lands a big shot to Jabbar's brow. Larkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larkin misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jabbar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1# Larkin wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy.
Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jabbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Larkin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Larkin is pressing down on Jabbar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larkin is on top in guard.
#REVB# Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Larkin lands a couple of elbows. Larkin throwing strikes from guard but Jabbar blocks nicely. Larkin wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. Larkin passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larkin in particular looking to stall. Larkin wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is defending well. Larkin lands strikes from half guard. Larkin with the ground and pound but Jabbar uses the opportunity to regain guard. Larkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Larkin lands an elbow. Larkin scores with punches from side control. Larkin trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Jabbar wants to control but Larkin postures up.#T3# Jabbar is looking to reverse the position. Larkin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Larkin scores with a couple of short elbows. Larkin in the domination position with Jabbar hanging on. Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Larkin keeps moving and retains side control. Jabbar is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it. Jabbar is not content to let Larkin control the position. Jabbar wants to control but Larkin postures up.#T4# Larkin advances nicely into full mount. Larkin controlling the pace for now. Jabbar wants to control but Larkin is having none of it. Larkin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jabbar regains half guard. Larkin passes to full mount! Larkin 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jabbar gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Larkin is looking for a kimura but Jabbar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larkin to get the leverage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Good exchange - Larkin coming out on top. Jabbar throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it. Larkin misses with a double jab.
Jabbar throws a big shot that misses. Larkin tests Jabbar's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jabbar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larkin. Larkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Larkin defending well as Jabbar loads up on a big left hand. Jabbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Larkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larkin is working away from the top position though. Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Larkin sits in half guard. #SUB# Jabbar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily. #T1# Jabbar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Larkin scores with a couple of nice shots. Larkin thows a huge punch but Jabbar dodges it nicely.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes. Jabbar is pressing down on Larkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Larkin with a nice head shot there. Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet. Larkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Larkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larkin passes into half guard. Jabbar is looking to get back to full guard here but Larkin has managed to pass to side control instead. Muhammad Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jabbar defending against the ground and pound. Larkin lands an elbow. Well,Jabbar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Larkin wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. Larkin in side control lands a decent elbow. Jabbar prevents Larkin from improving position. Larkin trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Larkin wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. #T3# Jabbar taking a bit of punishment here - Larkin scoring with strikes. Larkin wants to control for a moment but Jabbar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Larkin works his way into full mount! Larkin scoring with strikes but Jabbar is staying in there. Larkin is landing with some decent strikes but Jabbar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Larkin with shots to the head and body - Jabbar looks very uncomfortable down there. Larkin tries to control but Jabbar wriggling away. Larkin can't control as he wanted to and Jabbar manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T4# Larkin is nestled in close to Jabbar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Larkin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# Jabbar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Larkin wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Larkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight! Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Larkin 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Donnie Larkin! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Donnie Larkin! Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 27
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# Jabbar throws a series of punches but Kovacs moves out of range. It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kovacs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kovacs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jabbar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacs. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jabbar.
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kovacs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jabbar pinned against the ropes. Jabbar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jabbar throws a right and a left that both miss. Jabbar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovacs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jabbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Muhammad Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jabbar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT# It looks like Takeshi Kovacs has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Jabbar. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet. Kovacs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet. Jabbar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Jabbar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovacs. Jabbar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jabbar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovacs doesn't seem bothered though. Jabbar takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# A jab from Kovacs does it's job there. Muhammad Jabbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jabbar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2# Kovacs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Still in half guard, Kovacs seems content to control. Kovacs wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position. Kovacs is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is defending well. Jabbar wants to control but Kovacs is keeping busy.
#T2# Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Kovacs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kovacs trying to control from half guard but Jabbar is working away. Kovacs sitting and controlling from the half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kovacs is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kovacs lands with a nice body punch. Good leg kick by Jabbar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jabbar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kovacs takes a step back to recover. #T3##TD2# Kovacs feints and as Jabbar raises his hands in defense, Kovacs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Jabbar trying to control the position.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully. Jabbar looking to control.
Kovacs passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Kovacs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jabbar is just riding it out for now. Kovacs eventually gives up the hold. Kovacs trying to control from Jabbar's half guard. Jabbar has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4# Kovacs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now. Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily. Kovacs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jabbar trying to control the position.
Jabbar pulls Kovacs in close to his closed guard and prevents Kovacs from doing any damage or advancing position. Jabbar keeping full guard, as Kovacs tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacs dominated that round. The cut man is working on Takeshi Kovacs's cut. 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# Jabbar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jabbar throws the kick towards the body but Kovacs avoids it. Kovacs jabs Jabbar to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kovacs dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jabbar throws a hook but Kovacs avoids it easily. Kovacs blocks the body kick.
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body. Jabbar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jabbar circles away quickly and effectively. It looked like Jabbar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacs. Kovacs lands a glancing blow to the side of Jabbar's head. Jabbar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovacs's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kovacs slips a jab from Jabbar. Jabbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Kovacs counters with a shoot takedown. Jabbar fights it but they end up in guard. Kovacs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Kovacs advances nicely into full mount. Jabbar tries to lock up and control but Kovacs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1# Jabbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kovacs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Kovacs content just to control the position here. #SUB2# Kovacs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jabbar manages to avoid the submission attempt. Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Kovacs keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Kovacs swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kovacs's guard.#SUB2# Kovacs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jabbar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. #T2# Jabbar is really struggling to control Kovacs but he's trying to hold on to the position. Kovacs working a defensive guard but Jabbar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kovacs struggling a bit here. Kovacs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jabbar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# Jabbar in side control, just content to control the action for now. Kovacs is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it. Jabbar wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy. Kovacs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4# Kovacs is controlling the pace.
Jabbar is not content to let Kovacs control the position. Kovacs is looking to advance position but Jabbar won't allow it. Kovacs passes the guard and advances to mount! Jabbar tries to hold on but Kovacs postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Takeshi Kovacs's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Jabbar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muhammad Jabbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jabbar missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kovacs looks to land a combination but Jabbar avoids it well. A slow jab from Jabbar misses its intended target. Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jabbar.
Kovacs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kovacs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jabbar misses with a kick to the body and Kovacs counters with a left to the body. Jabbar throws a body kick that misses and Kovacs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kovacs thuds a left hand into Jabbar's body. Jabbar takes one on the button. Kovacs lands a nice shot to the body.
Jabbar thows a leg kick but Kovacs checks it #TD2# and Kovacs counters with a single leg into guard. Jabbar didn't expect that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully. Kovacs advances position into side control!#T1# Kovacs trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Takeshi Kovacs has got the better of the ground game so far. Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Kovacs keeps moving and retains side control. Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Kovacs swings around for an armbar but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kovacs's 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. Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard. Muhammad Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2# Kovacs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jabbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jabbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. Jabbar preventing the sweep. Jabbar wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving. Kovacs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3# Jabbar controlling from the top position. Kovacs wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment. Kovacs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Jabbar trying to strike off his back.
Kovacs content to stall in guard here. Takeshi Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovacs is one step ahead there. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Kovacs passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jabbar is staying active underneath Kovacs, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Kovacs trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it. Kovacs stalling. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kovacs trying to control from half guard but Jabbar is working away. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Takeshi Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kovacs 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs! Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs! Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Takeshi Kovacs!
Takeshi Kovacs wins by unanimous decision! During a confident post fight interview, Takeshi Kovacs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ernst Young (ranked 3880 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 4990 p4p, 508 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Young might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye Of The Tiger. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ernst Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Jabbar clinches up against the cage. Jabbar tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Young has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jabbar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Young (4) vs (0) Jabbar Young controlling from the back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Young gets his hands free as Jabbar looks to control. Jabbar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jabbar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar trying to control but not successfully. Jabbar controlling Young 's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Young keeps control of the position as Jabbar tries to break free.
Jabbar wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. Jabbar tries to break free.
Jabbar 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. Jabbar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jabbar is positioning himself well to prevent Young advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard. Jabbar actively working from the bottom here. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jabbar wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Young controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jabbar looking for submissions off his back. Jabbar trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
Well, if Young 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.
Jabbar manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jabbar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Young 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. Jabbar has an active guard here but Young has managed to pass into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done. Jabbar controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself. Jabbar wants to improve his position but instead Young has moved into half guard.
Young is taking a breather. Jabbar 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. Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done. Young controls from within his opponent's guard. Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Young 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. Young won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jabbar has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though. Young postures up.
Jabbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Young doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Young manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Young stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar. Jabbar has an active guard here but Young has managed to pass into half guard.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jabbar wants to get back to full guard but Young has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Young (7) vs (0) Jabbar
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Jabbar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jabbar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jabbar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well. Jabbar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Young uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (10) vs (0) Jabbar Jabbar manages to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Young performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Young trying to control the pace. Jabbar regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Young controlling from the top position. Jabbar wants to hit a switch here but Young passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jabbar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Young (13) vs (0) Jabbar Jabbar working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Jabbar manages to regain half guard. Good work. Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard. Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Young seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Jabbar controlling the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Young is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position. Young trying to control the pace. Jabbar actively working from the bottom here. Jabbar looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Young is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Young is thwarting Jabbar's attempts to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Jabbar wants to control but Young is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Young takes the fight on points by 13 to 0. Ernst Young 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:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 5002 p4p, 515 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 7966 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Donnie Jackson! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Jabbar moves into range and clinches up with Jackson. Jabbar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jabbar takes the fight into the clinch. Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Jabbar's takedown attempt.
Jabbar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Jackson wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the 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. Jabbar pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage. Jabbar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving. Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jabbar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Jackson passes into half guard. Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jabbar looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabbar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jabbar looking for submissions off his back. Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jackson wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jabbar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (4) vs (0) Jackson Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Jabbar has good solid back control here. Jabbar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Jabbar is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jabbar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jabbar has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. A bit of a pause in the action here. Jabbar controlling the positon. I really don't envy Jackson right now.
Jabbar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jabbar is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jabbar looking for the RNC. Jabbar controls the action. I really don't envy Jackson right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. What can Jackson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jackson turns into Jabbar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (4) vs (2) Jackson Jabbar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well. Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (4) vs (5) Jackson Jackson tries to advance to mount but Jabbar denies him. Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jackson wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jabbar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Jabbar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jabbar (8) vs (5) Jackson Jabbar wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. Jabbar is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping. Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Jabbar trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. Jackson looking for a sweep but Jabbar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (10) vs (5) Jackson Jackson is looking to get to half guard. Jackson 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. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Jackson to control. Jabbar controlling his opponent. Jabbar tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Jabbar prevents Jackson from getting the reversal. Jackson gets back to half guard. Jackson actively working from the bottom here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jabbar in particular looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jabbar wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard. Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Jackson wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Jabbar content to control rather than advance. Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily. Jabbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet. Jabbar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard. Jackson 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. Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jabbar stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. After winning the bout, Muhammad Jabbar 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:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freak Nasty Randy (ranked 5744 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 5000 p4p, 509 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Freak Nasty Randy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Randy dives in for a single leg takedown but Jabbar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Randy tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jabbar closes the distance and pushes Randy back into the cage. Jabbar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Randy (0) vs (2) Jabbar Randy moves into full guard.
Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jabbar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Randy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Randy is looking for a triangle but Jabbar pushes his legs off easily.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jabbar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Randy. Jabbar controlling from the top position. Randy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jabbar has picked Randy up and slammed him! Randy can't keep hold of the triangle and Jabbar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Randy (0) vs (5) Jabbar Randy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Randy moves into full guard.
Randy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jabbar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jabbar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position. Jabbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jabbar has managed to get both his arms back between Randy's legs - danger averted. Randy has his foot on Jabbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabbar works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jabbar won't allow Randy to sweep him here. Jabbar 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. Jabbar won't allow Randy to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Randy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Randy is retaining full guard. Jabbar 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. Randy 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: Randy (2) vs (5) Jabbar
That's five minutes gone in the round. Randy wants to work for an arm triangle but Jabbar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Randy trying to control from half guard but Jabbar is working away. Randy trying to pass the guard but Jabbar defending well. Randy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jabbar has managed to free his arm - good work. Randy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jabbar's thigh. Jabbar counters though and makes it back to full guard. Jabbar has Randy pulled in close to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Randy trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Jabbar working a defensive guard here.
Randy being controlled here momentarily. Jabbar controls Randy momentarily but Randy frees himself. Jabbar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Randy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now. Jabbar is pulling down on Randy's head. It's preventing any offense from Randy, at least for the moment. Randy slips nicely into half guard. Randy is pressing down on Jabbar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabbar is holding on for now. Jabbar is defending against the submission attempts here by Randy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Randy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jabbar sees it coming and defends easily. Jabbar controlling the position well. Randy stalling away here and it's allowed Jabbar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Randy is looking to advance position but Jabbar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Randy (2) vs (9) Jabbar Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Randy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Randy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now. Randy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar controlling his opponent. Randy is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Jabbar wants to finish this one by submission but Randy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jabbar. Randy tries to lock up and control but Jabbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Randy is working to get back to half guard.
Randy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jabbar. Randy is looking to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount. Randy working to try and regain half guard.
Jabbar controlling his opponent. Randy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Randy is trying desperately to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Randy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Randy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Randy is working hard here to advance position. Jabbar avoids the attempt from Randy to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Randy is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount. Jabbar controlling the pace for now. It looks like Jabbar 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Randy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabbar wins on points by 9 to 2. A victorious Muhammad Jabbar 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1# Petkov wants to clinch. Petkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jabbar tries to counter by clinching up but Petkov breaks away and moves out of range. Jabbar scores with a sloppy right hand. Petkov should have avoided that one. #CL# Jabbar clinches. Jabbar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jabbar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petkov's elbow. Jabbar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petkov. Jabbar lands with a left to the head. Petkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Petkov trying to stall but Jabbar improves his position.
Jabbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petkovs head. #T1# Jabbar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jabbar pushes Petkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Petkov can't break the clinch.
Jabbar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC# Petkov is rocked! A right handed body shot lands from Jabbar.
Petkov looks winded! Jabbar lands a shot to the body. Jabbar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jabbar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petkov.#TD# Jabbar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Jabbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jabbar controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jabbar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Petkov has his hands clasped together but Jabbar extends and breaks Petkov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jabbar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhammad Jabbar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Jabbar darts in and clinches Arundel up against the cage. Arundel misses with a hook from the clinch. Jabbar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jabbar lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jabbar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Jabbar - that landed with a thud.
Jabbar blocks a body shot from Arundel. Arundel tries to circle away but Jabbar has him pinned against the cage. Jabbar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jabbar. Jabbar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arundel just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Jabbar. 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. Arundel can't find room to land a body shot as Jabbar controls the action.
Arundel misses with a hook from the clinch. Arundel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jabbar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jabbar lands a body shot. #T1# Arundel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD# Jabbar decides to pull guard. #SUB# Jabbar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Jabbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arundel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arundel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Jabbar is looking for a triangle here but Arundel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Arundel trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away. Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2# Jabbar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jabbar tries to roll over but Arundel keeps him under control.#SUB# Jabbar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arundel pulls his head out easily. Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Jabbar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arundel pulls his head out easily. Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Jabbar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jabbar.#SUB# Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arundel 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.#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arundel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Jabbar working for a triangle but Arundel defends it easily.
#SUB# Arundel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jabbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arundel has managed to get both his arms back between Jabbar's legs - danger averted.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Jabbar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arundel defends it easily.#SUB# Jabbar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Arundel frees his head nicely. Oh but Jabbar has switched to an armbar! Arundel is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Muhammad Jabbar!
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