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Event:
FARTMMA 83
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1# Voronov moves in looking to clinch but Jahr pushes him off. Nice uppercut there from Voronov. Voronov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jahr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronov.
Voronov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jahrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jahr throws a body shot but no joy. Jahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronov thows a body kick. Jahr tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jahr misses with a hook
and Voronov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Voronov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jahr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronov. Voronov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jahr. Jahr throws a lazy uppercut
and Voronov counters with a nice leg kick. Jahr misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Jahr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jahr misses with a straight right. Jahr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Voronov sprawls well. Voronov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jahr gets slowly back to his feet. Voronov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jahr throws a body punch but Voronov moves out of range. Jahr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Voronov misses its target. Voronov works Jahr's body with a nice hook. Jahr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voronov can pounce on him.
Voronov misses with a low kick as Jahr jumps back. Voronov lands a jab-cross combination. #T2# Jahr throws an off balance right hand
and Voronov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Voronov takes a swing at Jahr's ribcage but misses. Voronov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jahr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Voronov rather than just go for the knockout. Jahr wants to clinch. Voronov lands with an overhand left. Jahr misses the shot to the body. Voronov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahr.
Voronov lands with a slapping head kick. #KD# Voronov lands a big head kick that sends Jahr tumbling to the mat! Voronov takes a step backwards and waves Jahr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Jahr is rocked! Voronov connects with a nice looking jab.
Jahr is still on wobbly legs! Can Voronov finish him? Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Voronov engages and cracks Jahr with a massive lead left hook - Jahr tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Voronov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Voronov! Andrei Voronov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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FARTMMA 78: Doomsday 2020
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1# Johansson misses with a straight right. Jahr wants to counter with a clinch but Johansson pushes him away. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jahr 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. Johansson throws a head kick but Jahr moves out of range.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jahr moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jahr staying out of range there. Johansson connects with a crisp jab. #CL2# Jahr has Johansson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Jahr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johansson regains guard immediately. Jahr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Johansson 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Jahr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #ES# Johansson sneaks out the side door and pushes Jahr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1# Johansson looks to land a combination but Jahr avoids it well. #CL2# Johansson tries to keep at a distance but Jahr has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Johansson breaks the clinch.
Jahr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johansson. Johansson obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Jahr closes the distance and clinches. Johansson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jahr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johansson has Jahr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jahr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Jahr is trying to pull guard but Johansson has him pressed against the cage. Jahr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jahr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johansson is defending well. Johansson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jahr prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauli Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Jahr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johansson uses from the top position. Johansson is in close to Jahr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2##SUB2# Jahr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johansson defends it easily. Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Jahr. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jahr is on top in guard.
#REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Johansson pulls Jahr in to control the position. Johansson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jahr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Johansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jahr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johansson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3# Jahr stops Johansson from getting back to his feet.
Jahr trying to advance position but Johansson counters by regaining guard. Johansson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jahr wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving. Jahr looking to pass the guard. Jahr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jahr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Johansson manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2# Jahr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johansson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jahr. Johansson trying to control here.
Jahr trying to control from half guard but Johansson is working away. Johansson is trying to stand up here but Jahr is controlling him well. #ES# Johansson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jahr is on him like a limpet, forcing Johansson back against the cage.#BC# Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Jahr moves away and avoids it. The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jahr checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pauli Johansson will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Johansson misses with a looping right. Jahr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Donk. Johansson catches Jahr right on the button with a cross. Jahr wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance. Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Johansson lands with a nice body punch. Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johansson moves into range and connects with a jab. Jahr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Johansson looks to throw the jab but Jahr is out of range. No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johansson lands a nice shot that snaps Jahr's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johansson misses the jab. Pauli Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jahr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson. Johansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jahr under the eye. Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1# Jahr tries to clinch up. Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Jahr rushes Johansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Johansson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Johansson throws a right and a left that Jahr avoids nicely. Jahr is looking to clinch. Pauli Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jahr checks a low kick from Johansson. Jahr tries to clinch up. An attempted straight right counter from Johansson misses the target. The fight stays on the outside here - Jahr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jahr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Johansson clobbers Jahr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jahr tries to clinch up. Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jahr takes one on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jahr slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johansson, right into the meat.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Jahr moves away and avoids it. Johansson cracks Jahr with a good jab. Jahr slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
And Jahr tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Johansson misses. Jahr slips under a jab from Johansson.#CL2# Jahr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Johansson is trying to drag Jahr to the mat but Jahr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# Jahr decides to pull guard. #T3##SUB2# Jahr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jahr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johansson is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jahr is on top in guard.
#REVB# Johansson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jahr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Jahr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johansson trying to control but Jahr postures up.
#T4# Johansson is holding on to half guard well. Johansson is looking to control Jahr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johansson avoid being mounted? Johansson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Jahr is working for a kimura but Johansson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Jahr seems to be working for a kimura but Johansson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Jahr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johansson defends it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauli Johansson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Jahr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage. Johansson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jahr pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC# Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Johansson keeps the fight on the outside. Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahr can do to turn this around? Jahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson. Jahr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice body punch from Johansson. Jahr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jahr slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jahr tries to clinch up. A head kick from Johansson lands but Jahr takes it in his stride. Jahr tries to clinch up but Johansson circles away and keeps his distance. Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Johansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jahr moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off. Nice shot by Johansson. Jahr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Jahr tries to pull guard but Johansson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Johansson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jahr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jahr swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it. Jahr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson stops a takedown attempt from Jahr.
#TD# Johansson has hold of one of Jahr's legs. Jahr is fighting the takedown attempt but Johansson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Jahr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johansson defends well. Johansson is working Jahr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Johansson preventing the sweep. Johansson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2# Jahr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erlend Jahr has got the better of the ground game so far. Jahr is trying to keep Johansson in close.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Jahr won't let him. Johansson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3# Johansson wants to control from the top but Jahr keeps moving. Johansson is looking to stand up but Jahr won't let him. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A punch lands to the side of Jahr 's head but he takes it in his stride. A swing and a miss from Johansson. Erlend Jahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jahr tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range. Jahr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson. Pauli Johansson is winning the standup battle so far. Johansson misses with a leg kick. Johansson connects with an inside leg kick. Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jahr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jahr tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range. #T4##CL2# Jahr drives through and clinches with Johansson against the cage.
Jahr stalling the fight.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body. Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jahr controls his hands.
#BC# Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Johansson throws a hook but Jahr blocks it. Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jahr. Johansson misses with a looping right. Johansson cracks Jahr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jahr blocks a jab. Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw. Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!#CL2# Jahr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Johansson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jahr pulls him back up using the underhooks. Pauli Johansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauli Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Johansson manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Pauli Johansson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johansson, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauli Johansson!
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Event:
FARTMMA 71
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1# Zemin lands with an overhand left. Jahr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jahr tries to clinch there but Zemin circles away.
Zemin keeps the fight on the outside. Zemin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Foundry in the buildup to the fight. Jahr avoids the body shot from Zemin.
Xun Zemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zemin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zemin scores with a hook to the body. Jahr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jahr 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. Jahr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin cracks Jahr with a good jab. Jahr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zemin lands with an overhand left. Jahr on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jahr drops his hands momentarily and Zemin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zemin connects with a nice looking jab.
Zemin lunges at Jahr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jahr's hand. #ROC# Jahr is rocked! Zemin takes a swing at Jahr's ribcage but misses. #KD# Zemin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jahr sprawling to the canvas! Jahr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zemin finish him?!
Jahr is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?#T1# Zemin lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Jahr head around and knocks him out cold! Zemin hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xun Zemin!
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FARTMMA 65
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1# Turunen connects with a body shot. Turunen slaps away a takedown attempt from Jahr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Jahr closes the distance and clinches. Turunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jahr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jahr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turunen's elbow. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Turunen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Turunen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Turunen tries to work over Jahr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Turunen lands a body punch in the clinch. Turunen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jahr 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. Jahr misses with a punch on the inside.
Turunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turunen blocks an uppercut.
#TD2# Jahr pulls guard. #SU# Turunen stands and steps away. Jahr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Turunen gets caught flat footed, as Jahr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Turunen keeping full guard, as Jahr tries to pass. #T1# Jahr content to stall in guard here. Turunen is adopting a defensive guard. Jahr wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Turunen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jahr wants to pass the guard but Turunen is keeping the position. Turunen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jahr is still trying to improve position. Turunen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jahr content to stall in guard here. #T3# Jahr slips nicely into half guard. Turunen is trying to stand.
Jahr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turunen reverses the position - he's now on top in Jahr's guard. Turunen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4# Turunen passes into half guard. Jahr is looking for a sweep. Turunen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Turunen trying to control the pace. Jahr is pressing down on Turunen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jahr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jahr tries to land a sweep but no joy. 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 Teuvo Turunen will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Jab, jab by Turunen - just one landing. Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahr shoots in for a takedown but Turunen shows good takedown defense. Turunen misses with a wild combination.
Turunen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jahr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. We've been told by Turunen's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Turunen jabs at Jahr's body. Turunen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Turunen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jahr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Turunen connects with a right hand. Jahr shakes it off. Jahr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turunen circles away. Turunen throws a big counter combination but Jahr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jahr on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turunen defends it nicely. Teuvo Turunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erlend Jahr. Left hook, right uppercut from Turunen. #T1# Jahr with a poor takedown and Turunen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jahr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turunen swivels and escapes. Jahr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Teuvo Turunen is winning the standup battle so far. Jahr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turunen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jahr with a poor takedown and Turunen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jahr tries to clinch but Turunen moves out of range. Turunen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jahr is breathing heavily. Turunen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Turunen scores with a one two! Jahr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Turunen is looking to wear down Jahr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. 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 uppercut there from Turunen. Jahr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Teuvo Turunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Turunen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turunen lands with a good body shot. Turunen lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2# Turunen lands a jab to Jahr's midsection. Jahr darts in looking for a takedown but Turunen gets double underhooks and turns Jahr into the cage. Turunen scores with a jab. Jahr is looking to clinch but Turunen is avoiding it.
Turunen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jahrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd cheers as Turunen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jahr doesn't seem phased though. Jahr takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jahr takes one on the button. Jahr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turunen looks to land a combination but Jahr avoids it well. Turunen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Turunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jahr was well out of range. Poor timing from Turunen. Turunen lands a body shot.
Jahr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Turunen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Turunen lands a jab-cross combination. Turunen connects with a body shot that sends Jahr's belly button to the back.#T3# Turunen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Turunen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Turunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jahr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2# Jahr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Turunen is in trouble now - Jahr has advanced to mount! Jahr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turunen is looking to escape. Jahr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4# Jahr controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jahr trying to control but Turunen is having none of it. 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! Jahr moves to the back. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jahr not allowing Turunen to control his hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Turunen dominated that second round. 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# Turunen scores with a body shot.
Turunen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jahr's head backwards. No luck for Jahr with that takedown attempt. Jahr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jahr tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Turunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Turunen lands with a shot to the body. Turunen stuffs the takedown attempt from Jahr. Jahr gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turunen scores with a decent looking hook. Nice straight punches there by Turunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turunen. Teuvo Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turunen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jahr. Teuvo Turunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erlend Jahr.#T1# Jahr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jahr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turunen. Turunen lands a slapping body shot.
Turunen thuds a left hand into Jahr's body. Turunen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Turunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahr can do to turn this around? Nice sprawl there from Turunen as Jahr shoots in. Turunen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Turunen lands a lovely overhand right. Turunen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turunen lands with a right hand. Jahr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Turunen lands a nice hook to Jahr's body. Jahr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jahr walks into a jab. Turunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teuvo Turunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jahr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# Turunen lands a nice looking body shot.
Turunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jahr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Turunen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jahr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Turunen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jahr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Turunen digs a good body shot into Jahr's ribs. Jahr walks into a straight right hand from Turunen. Turunen fails to land with a series of punches.
Turunen with a nice cross. Jahr shoots for a double leg takedown but Turunen sprawls well. He's pushed Jahr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Turunen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Turunen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Turunen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jahr tries to clinch up enabling Turunen to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Turunen lands with a good body shot. Jahr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Turunen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jahr backs up against the cage.
Turunen lands a jab to Jahr's midsection. Turunen jabs at Jahr's body. Turunen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Turunen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Erlend Jahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Turunen lands a two punch combo.
Turunen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Turunen lands with a straight right. Jahr didn't see that one coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jahr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turunen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jahr somewhat. Turunen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4##TD2# Jahr dives in and scores a takedown into Turunen's guard. Jahr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turunen holds on and takes a little breather. Jahr won't allow Turunen to get back to his feet. Jahr tries to free his leg and advance position but Turunen is retaining full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Turunen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Erlend Jahr has got the better of the ground game so far. Jahr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Turunen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Teuvo Turunen showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turunen, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Turunen! A relieved looking Teuvo Turunen 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:
FARTMMA 59
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1# Bronco getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bronco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jahr tries to clinch but Bronco is having none of it. Bronco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jahr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Bronco tries to keep at a distance but Jahr has taken the fight into the clinch. Jahr tries to throw a body punch but Bronco avoids it by throwing Jahr back against the cage. Bronco blocking some punches.
Jahr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jahr misses with a hook from the clinch. Jahr has a couple of punches blocked by Bronco.
Bronco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD# Jahr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bronco uses from the top position. Bronco wants to control from the top but Jahr keeps moving. Bronco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Jahr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronco defends it easily. Bronco looking to pass the guard. #T1# Bronco throwing strikes from guard but Jahr blocks nicely. Jahr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bronco stopping the sweep attempt from Jahr. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bronco throwing strikes from guard but Jahr blocks nicely. Jahr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jahr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Jahr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bronco defends well.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Jahr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bronco passes into half guard.
Jahr works his way to full guard. Good work. Bronco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jahr's guard. #SUB2# Bronco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Bronco is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jahr to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Bronco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jahr's head.#T3# Bronco forces his way into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jahr has a hand on Bronco's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bronco takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Jahr regains half guard. Jahr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bronco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bronco's back!#SUB# Jahr tightening his grip on Bronco, looking for the choke. Jahr trying to control.#T4# Jahr keeps control of the position as Bronco tries to break free.
Jahr gets his hands free as Bronco looks to control. Bronco rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bronco is looking for a sweep. Jahr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bronco is staying active underneath Jahr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bronco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco 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# Bronco looks to land a right hand but Jahr moved out of range. Bronco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The fight stays on the outside here - Jahr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice cross by Bronco. Bronco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jahr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jahr fails with a takedown attempt. Bronco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bronco 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Bronco gets tackled into the cage by Jahr. Jahr maintains the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronco. Bronco has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jahr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bronco lands with a short shot to the head. Bronco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Jahr jumps guard but Bronco stands there with Jahr around his waist. Jahr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erlend Jahr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jahr misses with a hook from the clinch. A short left from Bronco. A short left from Bronco. Bronco gets through Jahr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD# Jahr pulls Bronco into guard.
Jahr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Jahr 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# Jahr prevents Bronco from improving his position. Bronco is still trying to improve position.#T2# Jahr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Bronco 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. Bronco gets full guard. Bronco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jahr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jahr wants to sweep here but Bronco controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Jahr has his foot on Bronco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronco works his way back into a safe position though. Jahr keeping full guard, as Bronco tries to pass. #T3# Bronco with a flurry of punches that miss. Bronco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Jahr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jahr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronco is one step ahead there. Bronco throws a big right hand that misses. Jahr keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully. #SUB# Jahr working for a triangle but Bronco defends it easily.
Bronco with a flurry of punches that miss. #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. Bronco advances to half guard. Jahr gets back to full guard.
Bronco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bronco postures up in Jahr's guard and throws a big left but Jahr blocks it. #SUB# Bronco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jahr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronco has managed to get both his arms back between Jahr's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Jahr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronco defends it easily. Jahr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Jahr drives through with a takedown into guard. Bronco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jahr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jahr stopping the sweep attempt from Bronco.#SUB2# Bronco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jahr stacks Bronco 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 Jahr! Bronco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jahr's best efforts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jahr is trying to control. Bronco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bronco wants to control but Jahr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1# Bronco tries to get to full guard but Jahr has control of the leg. Bronco preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Bronco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jahr is working away from the top position though. Bronco moves into full guard.
Jahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jahr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronco is keeping the position for now. #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.#SUB2# Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bronco trying to keep a closed guard but Jahr is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Bronco looking for a guillotine here but Jahr defends easily.
Jahr postures up.
#T3# Jahr looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The crowd cheers as Bronco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jahr doesn't seem phased though. Bronco lands with an uppercut that bounces Jahr off the cage and back into range. Bronco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erlend Jahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bronco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bronco throws a series of punches but Jahr moves out of range. Bronco connects with a crisp jab. Bronco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jahr. Bronco cracks Jahr with a right hand to the side of the head. Bronco throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fighters circle momentarily. Bronco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bronco lands a right hook to the body.
Johnny Bronco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronco, as that shot connected.
Bronco misses with a two punch combination.
Jahr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bronco sprawls and moves away. Bronco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jahr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronco but Bronco pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jahr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jahr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erlend Jahr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bronco lunges at Jahr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jahr's hand. Jahr ducks right into an uppercut from Bronco. #CL2# Bronco rushes Jahr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jahr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahr tries a body shot but Bronco blocks it.
Jahr jumps guard but Bronco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Jahr can't find room to land a body shot as Bronco controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Bronco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bronco 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bronco! A relieved looking Johnny Bronco 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:
FARTMMA 52: SEMIS
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# Jahr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Erlend Jahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Polo scores with a nice right hand.
Jahr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polo sprawls well. Polo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jahr gets slowly back to his feet. Polo scores with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jahr slips a jab from Polo. Jahr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jahr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Marco Polo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erlend Jahr. Polo throws a looping overhand right but Jahr ducks down to avoid it. #T1##TD2# Jahr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jahr showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# Jahr is working for a submission of some sort.
Polo is looking for a sweep. Jahr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Jahr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polo sees it coming and defends easily. Jahr moves into full mount! Polo won't be happy about that! Polo is trying to escape the mount but Jahr keeps good control and instead manages to take Polo's back.
#T2# Jahr controls the action. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Jahr working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Polo is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Jahr has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Polo taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erlend Jahr! Erlend Jahr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
F46: LHW Tourney Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Jahr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. McCallum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jahr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jahr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McCallum! McCallum wants to hold on but Jahr pushes him away. Jahr wants to take McCallum's back here but McCallum is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McCallum is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Jahr working for a submission but McCallum is keeping him at bay. McCallum tries to lock up and control but Jahr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jahr wants to control the pace but McCallum is squirming around nicely. McCallum is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1# Jahr looking to control and managing it successfully. McCallum wants to control but Jahr is having none of it. McCallum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The 13 Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it. McCallum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McCallum is squirming around, avoiding Jahr's attempts to control the action. #SUB2# McCallum has left one of his arms exposed and Jahr doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. McCallum screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erlend Jahr! In his post fight interview, Erlend Jahr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
FARTMMA 39
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1# Mcgee tries a head kick but it misses.
Jahr misses with a takedown and Mcgee counters with a nice body shot. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jahr is defended easily by Mcgee. Jahr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgee pinned against the cage. Mcgee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Takedown Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erlend Jahr.#TD2# Jahr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgee quickly recovers to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jahr works his way into full mount! Jahr controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Jahr working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mcgee looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jahr! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Erlend Jahr! After the fight, Erlend Jahr 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:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1# Good shot there by Jia. Jia connects with a jab. Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Nice jab there from Jia. Jahr fails with the takedown. Jahr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jia lands with an overhand left. Jia with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jia lands with a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Jia lands with a good body shot. Jia scores with a body shot.
Jia scores with a jab to the body. Jahr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jahr walks into a straight right hand from Jia.#T1# Jahr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jahr there as he acknowledges the shot. Jia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jia scores with a shot to the body.
Jahr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jahr walks into a left hand. Jahr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jia cracks Jahr with a right hand to the side of the head. Jahr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good exchange - Jia coming out on top. Jia thuds his right hand into Jahr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jahr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jahr there as he acknowledges the shot. Jahr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# Jia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jia with a nice cross. Nice straight punches there by Jia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jia. Jahr walks into a straight right hand from Jia. Nice shot lands for Jia.#ROC# Jahr is rocked! Jia lunges at Jahr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jahr's hand. Jahr is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him? Jahr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A telegraphed right hand from Jia misses the target. Jahr seems to have recovered his senses. Jia misses with a straight left. Jahr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jia cracks a nice hook into Jahr's ribs. Jia scores with a body shot.
Jahr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Jia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jab by Jia. Jahr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nice shot lands for Jia. Jahr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jia scores with a hook to the body. Jahr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jahr looks winded! Jia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jia lands with a shot to the body. Jia cracks Jahr with a good jab. Jahr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice uppercut lands for Jia. That snapped Jahr's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jahr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jahr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cai Jia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erlend Jahr.#T4# Jia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jahr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jia lands the left hand. Jahr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jia lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Jahr out cold! Jahr is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cai Jia! A very excited looking Cai Jia 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:
The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Aguinaldo. No joy for Jahr on that attempt. Aguinaldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jahrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2# Aguinaldo clinches. Aguinaldo blocks an uppercut.
Jahr jumps guard but Aguinaldo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Aguinaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Aguinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jahr tries to work over Aguinaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jahr tries to score a body lock takedown but Aguinaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erlend Jahr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jahr misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Jahr pulls Aguinaldo into guard.
Aguinaldo is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jahr wants to sweep here but Aguinaldo controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Jahr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aguinaldo 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.#T1# Aguinaldo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Aguinaldo preventing the sweep. Jahr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Jahr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aguinaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jahr is retaining full guard. #SUB# Jahr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aguinaldo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Jahr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aguinaldo defends well.#T2# Aguinaldo stays in close to Jahr's body and controls the position. #SUB# Jahr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aguinaldo has picked Jahr up and slammed him! Jahr can't keep hold of the triangle and Aguinaldo manages to pass to side control! Jahr is trying to escape the position but Aguinaldo is controlling the position. Jahr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Aguinaldo is concentrating on defense, preventing Jahr from advancing position. #SUB# Jahr 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. Aguinaldo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jahr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erlend Jahr! Erlend Jahr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Emilio Aguinaldo spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Event:
IVT 12
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Jia lands a glancing blow to the side of Jahr's head. Jia lands with a nice body punch. Jia lands with a cross. Jia lands a jab to Jahr's midsection. Cai Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jia digs a good body shot into Jahr's ribs. Jahr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. 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! Jia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2# Jahr gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jia lands with a right to the head. Jahr prevents a body shot from Jia. Jia has a couple of punches blocked by Jahr.
Jia working aggressively here.
Jia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# A shot in the inside from Jia. #BC2# Jahr breaks the clinch.
Jia sizes up Jahr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jahr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nice body punch from Jia. #CL2# Jahr has closed the distance and engaged Jia in a clinch.
Jia lands with a right to the head. Jia lands a nice uppercut. Jahr is pushing Jia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Jia lands an uppercut. Jia lands a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jia lands a right hand. Jia lands a shoulder strike. Jahr tries to stall but Jia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2# Jia lands a right hand. Jia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jahr backwards. Jia lands with a light punch inside. Jahr tries to stall but Jia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Jia scores with a nice short uppercut. Jia lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jia scores with a nice short uppercut. Jia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short uppercut from Jia. Jia is working Jahr over against the cage. A short right from Jia. Jia lands a nice uppercut. Jia keeps control of Jahr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jia presses Jahr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jahr looks winded! Jia is working Jahr over against the cage.#T3# A shot in the inside from Jia. Jahr trying to stall but Jia improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jia. Jia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jahr or not. Jia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jahrs head. Jia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jia lands with a short shot to the head. Jia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jahr or not. Jahr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jia lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Jia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice left hand lands by Jia.
Jia lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Jia. A short body shot lands from Jia as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jia.
#T4# A body shot lands from Jia.
Jia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jahr backwards. Jia lands a right hand. Jia lands with a right to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jia scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from Jia. Jahr trying to stall but Jia improves his position.
Jia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jia lands a right hand. Jia lands with a light punch inside. Jia lands with a short shot to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jia lands a nice uppercut.#ROC# Jahr is rocked! Jia digs a right hand underneath Jahr's ribcage. Jahr let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jahr is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him? With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jahr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cai Jia dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Are you kidding me?! Jia ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jahr clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cai Jia! Cai Jia retains his welterweight title! A very excited looking Cai Jia 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:
IVT 11
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Jahr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ferri moves in looking to clinch but Jahr pushes him off.#CL# Ferri forces Jahr back against the cage and clinches. Jahr misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD# Ferri pulls Jahr into guard.
Ferri pulls Jahr in close to his closed guard and prevents Jahr from doing any damage or advancing position. Jahr throws a big right hand that misses. Jahr postures up in Ferri's guard and throws a big left but Ferri blocks it. Ferri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jahr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferri is retaining full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jahr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jahr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jahr advances position into side control! Jahr tries to advance to mount but can't. Ferri manages to get back to half guard. Ferri is not content to let Jahr control the position.#SUB# Ferri actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Jahr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ferri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jahr. Jahr wants to control but Ferri is keeping him busy. Ferri trying to hold on to Jahr's head to control him but Jahr postures up.
Ferri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jahr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jahr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ferri tries to roll over but Jahr keeps him under control. Ferri is refusing to be controlled, as Jahr sits in half guard. Jahr throwing shots but Ferri is blocking nicely. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jahr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferri keeps working. Jahr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ferri trying to hold on to Jahr's head to control him but Jahr postures up.
Jahr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferri defending well though. Jahr not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ferri keeping control of the position. Jahr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ferri tries to get to full guard but Jahr has control of the leg. Jahr winds up and cracks Ferri with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jahr tries to pass to full mount but Ferri defends it. #T3# Ferri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jahr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Ferri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jahr defends it easily. Ferri wants to sweep but no luck. Jahr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ferri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ferri looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferri, not yet. Jahr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferri is keeping the position for now. Ferri trying to control the position here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferri is on top in guard.
#REVR# Ferri preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2# Jahr pushes a forearm under Ferri's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ferri is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erlend Jahr! After the fight, Erlend Jahr 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. The defeated Daniel Ferri had this to say: 'TABARNACLE ! '.
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Event:
IVT 7
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1# Moraes loads up on a big right hand but Jahr slips the punch. Moraes loads up on a big right hand but Jahr slips the punch. Moraes misses with a hook. Moraes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A counter left hand to the body from Jahr misses its target. Jahr swings for the body but Moraes moves out of range.
Moraes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jahr was well out of range. Poor timing from Moraes. Moraes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moraes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jahr. Moraes 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. Moraes misses with a hook
#TD# and Jahr counters with a single leg into guard. Moraes didn't expect that. Jahr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jahr passes easily into side control. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jahr in side control, just content to control the action for now. Moraes is trying to get back to half guard.#T1# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB# Jahr has hold of Moraes's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Moraes tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jahr cranks the arm and Moraes screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Moraes, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Erlend Jahr! Erlend Jahr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
IVT 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1# Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jahr's waist but Jahr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side. Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Junior leaves Jahr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Junior gets caught flat footed, as Jahr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jahr is fighting to break Junior's control of his arms but Junior is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Jahr drops back looking for a leg! Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junior manages to kick Jahr off! Jahr jumps back into Junior's guard. Junior can't keep his opponent in guard - Jahr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Jahr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jahr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1# It looks like Jahr 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. Jahr is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Junior wants to get back to full guard. Jahr is trying to control. Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jahr content to control rather than advance. Jahr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Junior looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Jahr looking for a submission but Junior manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2# Jahr 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. Jahr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior. Jahr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Jahr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jahr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Junior manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Jahr pushes down on Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard. Junior tries to get to full guard but Jahr has control of the leg. #SUB2# Jahr wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jahr in particular looking to stall. Jahr wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it. Jahr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Junior! Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jahr on the ground. Jahr looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2# Jahr goes for an armbar but Junior turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Junior. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Jahr is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erlend Jahr dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Jahr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior. Jahr fails with a takedown attempt. Junior moves out of range as Jahr strikes. Junior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jahr throws out the jab. Tommy Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jahr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jahr checks a low kick from Junior.#TD2# Junior gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jahr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jahr keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Jahr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Junior is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Junior has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Jahr is trying to keep Junior in close.
#T1# Jahr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Junior trying to control but Jahr is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Jahr looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
#SUB2# Jahr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well. Jahr 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##SUB2# Jahr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well. Erlend Jahr has got the better of the ground game so far. Junior won't allow Jahr to sweep him here. Jahr is trying to keep Junior in close.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jahr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Jahr has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though. Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Jahr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Jahr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Junior is defending well. Jahr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Junior has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jahr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erlend Jahr! Erlend Jahr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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