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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Jimenez slips a jab from Jennings.
Jennings has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jimenez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jimenez takes one on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jennings tries to break the clinch but Jimenez is controlling the position. #TD#
Jimenez gets control of Jennings's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jimenez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jennings with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jennings is aware though and is defending well.
Jimenez controlling Jennings's posture.
Jimenez continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More hug and hope from Jimenez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimenez, not yet.
Jimenez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jimenez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jimenez advances position into side control!
Jennings is letting Jimenez control him for a moment. #ES2#
Jennings sneaks out the side door and pushes Jimenez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Jimenez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jimenez prevents Jennings from standing back up.
Jimenez stalling. #T2#
Jennings is trying to stand up here but Jimenez is controlling him well.
Jimenez controlling the action here.#ES2#
Jennings makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jennings connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jimenez's hands.#CL#
Jennings tries to keep at a distance but Jimenez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jennings tries to break free but Jimenez pushes him back against the cage.
Jimenez prevents Jennings from breaking the clinch.
Jimenez can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Jennings tries to circle away but Jimenez has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Jimenez jumps into guard, dragging Jennings to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jennings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimenez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Jennings preventing the sweep.
Jennings being controlled here momentarily.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from Jimenez.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jennings throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Jennings.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Jimenez moves into range and clinches up with Jennings.#TD#
Jennings is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jimenez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jennings to the mat. Jennings regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jimenez won't allow Jennings to get back to his feet.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jimenez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jimenez forces his way into half guard.
Jimenez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 Lalo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jimenez blocks a head kick by Jennings.
Jennings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimenez misses with a takedown attempt - Jennings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jennings looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Jimenez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jennings, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face as Jimenez controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jennings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jimenez advances to mount. #T1#
Jennings is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jimenez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez working the ground and pound effectively.
Jimenez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jennings looks a forlorn figure.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jimenez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Jimenez lands a couple of good shots and Jennings has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jimenez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#ES2#
Jennings manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Lalo Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jennings looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lalo Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jennings is being controlled here.
Jimenez prevents Jennings from escaping the position.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jennings can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jennings is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jimenez connects with a decent elbow.
Jennings tries to escape but Jimenez is in control. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES2#
Jennings explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Javari Jennings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Jennings. No joy for Jimenez on that attempt.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jennings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jimenez's head.
Jennings scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jennings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Jimenez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Jennings explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jennings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jennings defends well and Jimenez ends up having to push Jennings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lalo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Jimenez rushes Jennings and presses him up against the cage.
Jennings tries to break the clinch but Jimenez is controlling the position.
Jennings wants to break free but Jimenez has control.
Jennings is trying to push Jimenez away but Jimenez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Jimenez manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jennings enables Jimenez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jennings manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jimenez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Javari Jennings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jennings throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Jimenez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Jennings manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Jennings.
Jimenez throws a big counter combination but Jennings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jennings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jennings throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jennings is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Jennings's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jimenez - that landed with a thud.
Jennings wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimenez won't allow it.
Jennings is trying to force a seperation but Jimenez has the dominant position.
Jennings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jimenez slowing the pace effectively.
Jimenez wants to take the fight to the mat but Jennings manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Jennings is trying to break free.#TD#
Jimenez pulls Jennings into guard.
Jimenez controlling Jennings's posture.
Jennings is looking to work some ground and pound but Jimenez has wrist control.
Jimenez is controlling Jennings's posture.
Jimenez lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Jimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jennings is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jennings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimenez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Jimenez pulls Jennings in close to prevent any damage.
Jimenez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jennings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jennings throws a big right hand that misses.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jennings might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jimenez.
A combination from Jennings does no damage.
Jennings throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
#T3##CL#
Jimenez moves into range and clinches up with Jennings.
Jennings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jennings wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimenez won't allow it.
Jennings wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jimenez is leaning against Jennings and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jennings tries to circle away but Jimenez has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jennings.
Jennings is looking to break free of the clinch but Jimenez has double underhooks.
Jennings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Jimenez has clasped his hands together around Jennings's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jimenez taking a breather here.
Jimenez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Jimenez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Jimenez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jennings looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.#TD#
Jimenez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
Jimenez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass.
Jimenez stays in close to Jennings's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalo Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jimenez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lalo Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Jennings throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Fire counters by moving into the clinch.
Jennings takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Javari Jennings has been cut.
Fire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jennings's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fire.
Fire lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jennings looks winded!
Fire lands a big knee! That's hurt Jennings! Oh, he's all over the place! Fire lands another knee that sends Jennings to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sting Fire!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Jennings throws a hook but Matthew avoids it easily.
Jennings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthew moves out of range of the strikes.
Jennings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthew was well out of range. Poor timing from Jennings.#CL#
Matthew moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Matthew pulls guard. #SUB#
Matthew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jennings is aware though and is defending well.
Jennings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthew works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Matthew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Matthew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jennings is aware though and is defending well.#ES#
Matthew has his feet on Jennings's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jennings stuffs the takedown.
Matthew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jennings swivels and escapes.#CL#
Matthew takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Matthew gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jennings regains guard.
#ES2#
Jennings pushes Matthew off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jennings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Matthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jennings.
Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jennings.
Matthew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matthew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jennings has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matthew is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Matthew . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings throws a leg kick #CL#
and Matthew counters by clinching up.
Matthew is pushing Jennings up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matthew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jennings's efforts to push away.
Matthew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jennings pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matthew is breathing heavily.
Jennings lands with a nice body punch.
Jennings scores with the left hand. Matthew knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Jennings. #T2#
Matthew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthew tries for a takedown but Jennings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jennings throws out a counter right but Matthew avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Jennings lands.
Jennings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jennings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Jennings misses.
Matthew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jennings misses the jab.
Jennings looks to land a right hand but Matthew moved out of range.
Matthew ducks under a wild hook from Jennings.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jennings.
Jennings's corner calls for a 1-2. Jennings obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jennings throws an overhand right that lands on Matthew 's shoulder, as Matthew tries to avoid the shot.
Jennings misses with a hook. Matthew ducked under it nicely.
Matthew is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jennings.
Decent striking displayed by Jennings there.#TD#
Matthew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jennings sprawls well initially but Matthew persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet.
Matthew with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES2#
Jennings kicks Matthew off and gets back to his feet.
Jennings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from Jennings.
Jennings is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matthew had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jennings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthew counters with a head kick.
Jennings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthew feinted with a counter takedown.
Matthew dodges the punch combination from Jennings.
Javari Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Jennings looks to move away, Matthew throws a big counter combo but Jennings just gets out of the way.#T4#
Matthew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jennings looks to land a left hand but Matthew moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Matthew pushes Jennings up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthew putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jennings in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Matthew is trying to trip Jennings. He has hold of a leg but Jennings is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matthew persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matthew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Matthew gets to his feet. Jennings looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Matthew throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jennings was covering up waiting for the punch and Matthew finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matthew engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javari Jennings dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Jennings tries to sprawl but Matthew drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jennings pushes Matthew off looking to stand but Matthew dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Matthew decides to return to a standing position.
Jennings lands a slapping body shot.
Matthew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jennings throws out the jab.
Matthew throws a right and a left that Jennings avoids nicely.
Jennings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Matthew decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jennings wants to stand back up but Matthew manages to pass into side control.
Jennings is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthew 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 Jennings's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU#
Matthew decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Jennings throws an overhand right that lands on Matthew 's shoulder, as Matthew tries to avoid the shot.
Jennings misses with a hook. Matthew ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Matthew tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jennings falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Matthew counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matthew .
Matthew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jennings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthew has Jennings pressed against the cage, preventing Jennings from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthew has Jennings pressed against the cage.
Jennings has had enough of the clinch but Matthew keeps him there for the moment.
Matthew prevents Jennings from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Matthew drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matthew holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Matthew trying to control the position.
Jennings prevents Matthew from getting back to his feet.
Jennings throws a big right hand that misses.
Jennings lands a couple of elbows.
Jennings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jennings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jennings misses with a straight left.
Matthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jennings.
Matthew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jennings lands with a shot to the body.
Matthew moves away from the strike by Jennings. #T3#
Matthew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Jennings.
Jennings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jennings connects with a body shot.
Jennings scores with a nice right hand.
Matthew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Matthew . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings scores with a punch to the head.
Jennings loads up on a big right hand but Matthew slips the punch.
Jennings connects with a single shot there.
Javari Jennings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jennings misses with a hook
#CL#
and Matthew moves into the clinch.
Jennings is trying to break free.
Jennings wants to break free but Matthew has control.
Matthew is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jennings is trying to push Matthew away but Matthew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jennings tries to circle away but Matthew has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Matthew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jennings finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthew 's head. #TD#
Matthew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matthew lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Jennings wriggles free and stands up.
Mark Matthew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jennings misses with a wild combination.
Matthew slips under a jab from Jennings.
Jennings throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Matthew counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Matthew drags the fight down to the ground.
Matthew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jennings wants to get back to his feet but Matthew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javari Jennings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Matthew instigates a clinch.
Jennings working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Matthew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jennings missing with a left hand there. Matthew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Jennings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matthew doesn't seem phased though.
Jennings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Matthew looking to score a takedown here. Jennings is defending well but Matthew drives through and ends up in Jennings's guard.#ES2#
Jennings wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jennings throws a jab when Matthew was well out of range.#TD#
Matthew manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jennings on his heels. He'll look to pass Jennings's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Jennings manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Matthew rushes Jennings and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Matthew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jennings throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Matthew has Jennings up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Matthew ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matthew no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matthew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jennings is one step ahead there.
Jennings works over Matthew with some ground and pound from guard.
Jennings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthew wants to sweep but no luck.
Jennings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jennings works over Matthew with some ground and pound from guard.
Matthew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matthew pulls Jennings in to control the position. #T2#
Matthew wants to sweep but no luck.
Jennings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jennings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jennings lands a really nice looking cross but Matthew seems unphased.
A big left from Jennings misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matthew .
Jennings lunges at Matthew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthew 's hand.
Jennings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthew .
Jennings looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthew is just out of range.
Matthew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Matthew shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jennings's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthew working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
Jennings has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Matthew has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Matthew is looking for a takedown.
Matthew is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jennings is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Matthew . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matthew stalling.
Jennings prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Matthew breaks from the clinch.
Matthew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jennings.
Jennings cracks Matthew with an open hand slap.
Matthew shoots in looking for a takedown but Jennings manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthew 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jennings does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Jennings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Jennings as he connects with a hook.
Jennings dips to his left and cracks Matthew with an uppercut!
Matthew shoots in looking for a takedown but Jennings manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthew 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Javari Jennings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jennings slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
A big right from Jennings misses.
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jennings manages to avoid it.
Jennings connects with a jab.
Javari Jennings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matthew dives in for a single leg takedown but Jennings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Matthew clinches up with Jennings and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jennings is trying to force a seperation but Matthew has the dominant position.
Matthew prevents Jennings from breaking the clinch.
Matthew will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jennings up against the cage.
Matthew looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javari Jennings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jennings 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javari Jennings!
A very excited looking Javari Jennings 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.
In defeat, Mark Matthew stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is very terrible.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Jennings digs a good body shot into Chambers's ribs.
Jennings scores with a punch to the head.
Jennings leaves Chambers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jennings connects with a jab.
Chambers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Jennings gets tackled into the cage by Chambers. Chambers maintains the clinch.
Chambers keeps control of Jennings as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Chambers successfully pulls guard.
Jennings is looking to work some ground and pound but Chambers has wrist control.
Jennings stops Chambers from standing up.
Jennings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chambers wants to stand up but Jennings is controlling him.
Chambers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chambers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chambers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jennings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chambers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chambers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Jennings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jennings prevents Chambers from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Chambers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jennings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Jennings.
Chambers tries to bum rush Jennings with a series of wild strikes but Jennings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Jennings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown. Jennings tries to sprawl out of it but Chambers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jennings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jennings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Jennings.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jennings is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Jennings circles away and we're back to standing.
Javari Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Chambers.
Chambers looks winded!#CL2#
Chambers moves into the clinch successfully.
Chambers is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Jennings is trying to break the clinch but Chambers is controlling him.
Jennings wants to break free but Chambers has control.
Chambers is trying to pull guard but Jennings has him pressed against the cage.
Jennings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chambers works on Jennings's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jennings wants to break free but Chambers has control.
Jennings tries to break the clinch but Chambers is controlling the position.
Jennings wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chambers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jennings is trying to push Chambers away but Chambers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Chambers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Javari Jennings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jennings throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
Chambers closes the distance and clinches up with Jennings, looking for a takedown. Chambers pushes Jennings against the cage but Jennings circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jennings scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Jennings.
Jennings scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Jennings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jennings connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Chambers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chambers closes the distance and clinches up with Jennings, looking for a takedown. Chambers pushes Jennings against the cage but Jennings circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Chambers has Jennings up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Chambers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jennings misses with a low kick.
Jennings lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chambers's sensitive parts.
No luck for Chambers with that takedown attempt.
Jennings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chambers backs up against the cage.
Jennings thuds a left hand into Chambers's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jennings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Jennings. #CL2#
Chambers takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Chambers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jennings after a bit of a struggle.
Jennings wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jennings is trying to push Chambers away but Chambers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jennings tries to break free but Chambers pushes him back against the cage.
Jennings is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chambers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jennings pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chambers dives in for a single leg takedown but Jennings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jennings scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jennings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Javari Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings connects with a right hand. Chambers shakes it off.
Jennings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jennings works the jab nicely.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Jennings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab from Jennings.
Jennings throws a series of strikes that have Chambers backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jennings lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javari Jennings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jennings scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chambers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jennings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chambers somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Jennings misses its target.
Jennings lands a nice shot to the body.
Jennings changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jennings misses with a combination
and Chambers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jennings scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jennings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chambers backs up against the cage.
Javari Jennings is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jennings misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Jennings leaves Chambers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Chambers moves into range and clinches up with Jennings.#TD2#
Chambers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Jennings stops Chambers from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jennings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jennings lands a couple of digs.
Chambers wants to get back to his feet but Jennings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jennings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jennings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chambers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jennings throwing strikes but missing.
Jennings prevents Chambers from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jennings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jennings prevents Chambers from getting back to his feet.
Chambers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jennings postures up and lands a big shot to Chambers's brow.
Chambers wants to stand but Jennings is controlling the position.
Chambers has momentary wrist control but Jennings slips an elbow through the middle.
Jennings lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Chambers has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jennings is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Chambers pulls Jennings into guard.
Chambers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jennings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Jennings throws a big right hand that misses.
Chambers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chambers is looking to stand up but Jennings isn't so interested in that idea.
Jennings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chambers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chambers wants to stand and escape but Jennings is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aaron Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jennings slaps away a takedown attempt from Chambers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Javari Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Chambers.
Jennings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chambers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice cross by Jennings.
Chambers fails with the takedown.
Jennings throwing a counter right hand but Chambers manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jennings tests Chambers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Jennings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jennings.
Jennings lands with an overhand left.
Jennings works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Jennings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jennings.
Jennings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chambers misses with a body kick.
Chambers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Jennings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jennings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chambers can do to turn this around?
Jennings cracks Chambers with an open hand slap.
Jennings cracks Chambers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy left from Jennings finds it's target.
Jennings uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chambers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javari Jennings dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Jennings.
Jennings fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chambers on the side of the head.
Jennings misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Chambers closes the distance and clinches.
Chambers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jennings just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chambers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chambers fails to pull guard.
Jennings is trying to break the clinch but Chambers has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers is working for takedown but Jennings is calmly controlling the position for now.
Javari Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Chambers.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Jennings holds him up against the cage and eventually Chambers drops back down to his feet.
Jennings tries to break the clinch but Chambers is controlling the position.
Jennings is trying to break free.
Chambers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jennings is trying to break the clinch but Chambers is controlling him.#T1#
Jennings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jennings is trying to break the clinch but Chambers has him pressed against the cage.
Chambers cracks Jennings with a nice body shot.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jennings fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jennings lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jennings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jennings throws a shot to the body.
Chambers throws a looping overhand right but Jennings ducks down to avoid it.
Chambers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jennings finds it's way round the side to connect with Chambers's head.
Chambers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.
Jennings goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Chambers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jennings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Jennings.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chambers.
Jennings connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chambers. Chambers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jennings clobbers Chambers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but Jennings shows good takedown defense.
Chambers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jennings lands a jab to the nose.
Chambers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jennings throws a front kick aimed at Chambers's knee but Chambers avoids it well.
Jennings connects with a nice looking jab.
Chambers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jennings slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chambers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jennings misses with a looping left.#T3#
Chambers throws a nice looking combination but Jennings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jennings lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Jennings.#CL2#
Chambers closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Chambers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jennings stops Chambers from standing up.
Jennings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chambers's guard.
Chambers looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chambers wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Javari Jennings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jennings wants to take a breather but Chambers is having none of it.
Jennings is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jennings throwing shots but Chambers is blocking nicely.
Aaron Chambers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chambers pushes Jennings off looking to stand but Jennings dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chambers looks to land a right hand but Jennings moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jennings.
Chambers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chambers throws a nice looking combination but Jennings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jennings catches Chambers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aaron Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Jennings.
Chambers shoots for a double leg takedown but Jennings sprawls well. He's pushed Chambers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javari Jennings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jennings, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javari Jennings!
Javari Jennings 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Jennings misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Bullock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jennings's guard.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bullock manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Jennings tries to kick Bullock off in order to stand up. Bullock Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jennings is trying to buck Bullock off.
Bullock working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Javari Jennings has been cut.#SU#
Bullock stands up and beckons Jennings to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Bullock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jennings!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullock scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#
That has opened up Javari Jennings's cut even more.
Bullock prevents Jennings from escaping the position.#T1##SU#
Bullock decides to stand back up. Bullock steps back and let's Jennings get back to his feet.
Jennings thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Bullock clinches up with Jennings and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bullock.
#TD2#
Jennings has Bullock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jennings pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bullock tumbling to the mat - Jennings dives into Bullock's guard.#ES#
Bullock scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bullock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jennings throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Bullock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullock working over Jennings with some ground and pound. Jennings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Jennings is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Javari Jennings's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jennings looks winded!
Bullock creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Jennings is out cold and this one is all over! Bullock climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Titus Bullock!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Jennings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Bowers clinches up against the cage.
Jennings is trying to break free.
Jennings is trying to break the clinch but Bowers has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Bowers has Jennings pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bowers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jennings tumbling to the mat - Bowers dives into Jennings's guard.#ES2#
Jennings is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bowers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The referee calls for Bowers to work.
Jennings is pressed up against the cage. Bowers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jennings down to the mat. Jennings avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jennings misses with a head kick.
A big left from Jennings misses.
Bowers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jennings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jennings is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jennings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jennings jabs Bowers right on the nose. Bowers blinks but takes it well.
Jennings throws a sloppy head kick
and Bowers counters with a head kick. That will keep Jennings thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1##TD#
Bowers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jennings napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jennings is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bowers is controlling him well.
Bowers working the ground and pound.
Bowers is working Jennings over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Bowers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jennings rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bowers's guard! Nice work there by Jennings!
Jennings wants to stand and escape but instead Bowers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bowers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bowers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowers with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##ES2#
Jennings is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bowers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Bowers gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jennings regains guard.
#ES2#
Jennings pushes Bowers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Javari Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bowers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bowers staying out of range there.#TD#
Bowers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bowers showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Jennings has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bowers is on him like a limpet, forcing Jennings back against the cage.#TD#
Bowers tightens his grip and picks Jennings up, before dumping him to the ground. Jennings manages to land in guard. #T3##SU#
Bowers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jennings, up you get!
Jennings looks winded!
Jennings slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowers, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Bowers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jennings is trying to defend but Bowers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Jennings kicks off Bowers and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Jennings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowers doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Jennings gets caught napping as Bowers dives in and scores a takedown. Jennings manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Jennings is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bowers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers prevents Jennings from breaking the clinch.#T4##TD#
Bowers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Jennings pushes Bowers off and gets back to his feet.
Bowers tries for a takedown but Jennings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Bowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bowers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jennings.
Bowers shoots in but Jennings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bowers walks into a stiff left hand from Jennings.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Jennings.
Jennings connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowers moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Jennings as Bowers shoots in.
Jennings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bowers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javari Jennings dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jennings lands a lovely overhand right.
Jennings throws an off balance right hand
and Bowers counters with a good, hard body kick but Jennings shrugs it off.
Jennings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowers.
Jennings just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBowers.
Jennings misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Bowers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jennings sprawls well initially but Bowers persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Jennings has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bowers is on him like a limpet, forcing Jennings back against the cage.#TD#
Bowers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Jennings explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape 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!
Jennings throws a sloppy head kick and Bowers moves out of range easily.
Jennings connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bowers fails with a takedown attempt.
Jennings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowers counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jennings throws out the jab.
Jennings might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Bowers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jennings throws out the jab.
Bowers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jennings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowers counters with a left and a right that stings Jennings. #CL#
Bowers drives through and clinches with Jennings against the cage.
#TD#
Bowers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jennings clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bowers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet.
Bowers lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jennings's head.
Jennings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowers connects with a big shot to the side of Jennings's head.
Jennings is trying to get back to his feet but Bowers has full control of the position and if anything, Jennings has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Jennings is covering up but some of the strikes from Bowers are getting through and doing damage.
Jennings covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bowers biding his time, controlling Jennings.
Bowers cracks Jennings with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jennings from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bowers.
Bowers is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jennings takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T3##SUB#
Bowers patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Bowers looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Bowers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jennings is defending well though. Bowers let's go of the attempt for now.
Jennings trying to get back to his feet but Bowers is in full control for now.
Jennings is covering up but some of the strikes from Bowers are getting through and doing damage.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Bowers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bowers gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bowers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bowers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bowers showed some decent athleticism there.
Bowers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jennings defending well though. #SU#
Bowers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Jennings.
Jennings uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bowers has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings misses with an uppercut. Bowers saw that one coming.#TD#
Bowers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jennings on his heels. He'll look to pass Jennings's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Jennings has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bowers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jennings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jennings wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowers has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bowers manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Bowers avoids the head kick by Jennings.
Jennings misses with a left hand
and Bowers counters with a one-two to the body.
Bowers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Bowers closes the distance and clinches.
Bowers has Jennings pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jennings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bowers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jennings pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Bowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Bowers.
#TD#
Jennings is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bowers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jennings to the mat. Jennings regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jennings manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jennings is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bowers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jennings has had enough of the clinch but Bowers keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Jennings wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bowers can't get the takedown.
Bowers keeps control of Jennings as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jennings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jennings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bowers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jennings gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jennings is trying to break free.
Bowers lands an elbow inside that Jennings shrugs off.
Jennings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jennings is looking to break free of the clinch but Bowers has double underhooks.
Jennings prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Jennings wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowers has him pressed against the cage.
Jennings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bowers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jennings is trying to break the clinch but Bowers is controlling him.
Jennings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowers has Jennings pressed against the cage, preventing Jennings from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bowers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jennings's efforts to push away.#TD#
Bowers gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jennings regains guard.
Bowers prevents Jennings from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Jennings has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bowers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Jennings connects with a crisp jab.
Bowers staying out of range there.
Bowers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jennings.
Bowers has a takedown stuffed.
A left lands for Jennings.
Jennings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowers.
Jennings throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jennings lands a nice shot that snaps Bowers's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javari Jennings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jennings 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javari Jennings!
In his post fight interview, Javari Jennings started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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