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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coleman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jahr is trying to get back to half guard.
Jahr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coleman off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahr is punishing Coleman with some ground and pound.
Jahr looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Coleman tries to escape but Jahr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
Coleman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it 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!
Coleman avoids the strikes from Jahr. #T1##SUB2#
Coleman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jahr. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jahr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Coleman is trying to break free.
Coleman's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Coleman fending off the submission attempt from Jahr.
Jahr is landing with strikes. Coleman can't take much more of this.
Jahr has the hooks in. Coleman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I've been told that Jahr has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Jahr missing with strikes. #T2#
Jahr doesn't have the hooks in and Coleman manages to turn into his guard.
Jahr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Jahr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coleman escapes and throws Jahr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jahr tries to improve position but can't.
Jahr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jahr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coleman postures up.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jahr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jahr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Jahr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Jahr from controlling successfully.
Jahr throws an elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jahr's guard. Nice move by Coleman!#REVR#
Jahr wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jahr is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jahr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Jahr's legs - danger averted.
Coleman cracks Jahr with a solid left hand.#T4#
Coleman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Jahr looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
#SUB2#
Jahr working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Jahr keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stig Jahr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jahr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coleman defends well and Jahr ends up having to push Coleman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Coleman. That snapped Jahr's head back.
Jahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jahr shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jahr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coleman connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jahr.
Phil Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stig Jahr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Coleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jahr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jahr working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jahr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Jahr seems keen to control Coleman's posture.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Jahr's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jahr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jahr wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
Jahr wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman pulls Jahr in close to his closed guard and prevents Jahr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jahr won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Jahr wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Phil Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jahr scoring with some ground and pound.
Jahr with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Jahr postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Jahr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jahr throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Jahr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coleman connects with a looping right hand.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jahr.
Coleman is looking to counter the offense by Jahr and move into the clinch.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Jahr, which made it look bad.
Coleman scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahr. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jahr.
Coleman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Coleman forces Jahr back against the cage and clinches.
Coleman lands a body shot.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahr can do to turn this around?
Jahr is trying to pull guard but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Jahr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coleman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jahr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jahr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jahr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Coleman lands the left hand.
Jahr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jahr somewhat.
As Jahr tries to get set, Coleman tries to push him back and clinch up but Jahr manages to avoid the attempt.
Phil Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jahr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coleman's waist but Coleman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jahr off to one side.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Jahr sprawls well.
Coleman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jahr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr looks to land a left hand but Coleman moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Jahr gets caught napping as Coleman dives in and scores a takedown. Jahr manages to retain guard.
Jahr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jahr is trying to keep Coleman in close.
#T1#
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Jahr's brow. #SUB2#
Jahr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coleman passes into side control.
Jahr tries to buck Coleman off but Coleman is having none of it.
Jahr manages to get back to half guard.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Jahr's hands, connecting with Jahr's forehead.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Jahr moves into full guard.
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. #REVB##T2#
Coleman is looking to control Jahr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
Jahr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jahr preventing the sweep.
Jahr tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
Coleman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Jahr tries to pass.
Coleman 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.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coleman holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Jahr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coleman is aware though and is defending well.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jahr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jahr is looking to sweep but instead, Coleman has passed into half guard.
Jahr is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Jahr is still trying to improve position.
Coleman trying to control the action but Jahr is working from the bottom.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Phil Coleman!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Phil Coleman!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Phil Coleman!
Phil Coleman wins by unanimous decision!
Phil Coleman 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:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Sor Ploenchit throws a shot to the body.
Jahr 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.
Sor Ploenchit throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Jahr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Jahr tries for a kimura but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
Jahr looks up at the clock and then as Sor Ploenchit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jahr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sor Ploenchit trying to remain calm as Jahr controls from the top position.
Jahr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sor Ploenchit keeps working.
Jahr is working Sor Ploenchit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jahr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jahr with shots to the head and body - Sor Ploenchit looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Jahr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jahr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jahr lands a nice shot to the head.
Sor Ploenchit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sor Ploenchit is squirming around, avoiding Jahr's attempts to control the action.
Jahr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jahr lands with some strikes.
Jahr landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Sor Ploenchit is rocked!
Sor Ploenchit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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 postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Sor Ploenchit out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jahr goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stig Jahr!
After the fight, Stig 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.
In defeat, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jahr gets a takedown into half guard.
Hathaway is trying to get back to full guard.
Hathaway taking some punishment here, with Jahr in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Jahr.
Jahr is nestled in close to Hathaway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jahr working Hathaway over with strikes.
Jahr winds up and cracks Hathaway with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Hathaway has been cut.
Jahr is nestled in close to Hathaway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jahr slips a nice elbow through Hathaway's hands, connecting with Hathaway's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jahr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hathaway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jahr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Hathaway's cut even more.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jahr connects with a nice short shot to Hathaway's temple. #ROC#
Hathaway is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Daniel Hathaway's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Hathaway's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stig Jahr!
In his post fight interview, Stig Jahr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IVT 13
Date: Apr 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Kristo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kristo wants it to stay on the feet.
Kristo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jahr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kristo leaves Jahr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kristo wants to counter with a clinch but Jahr pushes him away.
Jahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahr avoids the body shot from Kristo.
Jahr tries to counter with a takedown but Kristo is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Kristo closes the distance and clinches.
Jahr misses with a punch on the inside.
Kristo lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Stig Jahr has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kristo obliges.
Jahr takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Kristo.
Jahr is breathing heavily.
Jahr being controlled against the cage.
Kristo controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Kristo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kristo lands an elbow just above Jahr 's eye.
Jahr takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristo connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Stig Jahr's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Kristo lands a nice elbow.
Kristo is stalling here.
Kristo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Stig Jahr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jahr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristo slows down the pace here.
Kristo is leaning against Jahr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jahr takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Stig Jahr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stig Jahr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Kristo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matt Kristo waved his t-shirt featuring VENUM MMA WEAR's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
IVT 11
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Means - just one landing.
Jahr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jahr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Jahr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Means sprawls well initially but Jahr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Means is looking to get back to is feet but Jahr passes into side control.
Check out the look on Jahr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Means taking punishment in the form of punches.
Means on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Means takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Means is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Means is trying to get back to half guard.
Jahr is working Means over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Means really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jahr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Means to see if he's OK.#T1#
Jahr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jahr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Means to see if he's OK.
Jahr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Means down.
Jahr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Means has been cut.
Jahr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jahr landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jahr landing a few strikes. #T2#
Jahr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jahr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT#
The cut above Tommy Means's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jahr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jahr working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#
Means is rocked!
Jahr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Means is still in real trouble! Can Jahr finish him?#CUT#
Tommy Means's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Means's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stig Jahr!
After the fight, Stig 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:
IVT 9
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Means scores with a nice head shot.
Jahr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jahr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Jahr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jahr drops an elbow to the side of Means's head.
Jahr works his way into side control.
Jahr just content to control the position.
Jahr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Means down.
Means takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jahr lands an elbow.
Jahr working the head with strikes.
Jahr lands a nice forearm strike.
Means really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jahr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Means!
Jahr unloading with bombs!#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jahr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Means has been cut.
Jahr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jahr 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.
Jahr cracks Means with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jahr with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
Means is rocked!
Jahr 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.
Jahr lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Means! Jahr sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Means and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stig Jahr!
Stig 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 8
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Jahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Jahr tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons circles away easily
and Fitzsimmons counters with a left and a right that stings Jahr.
Jahr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Jahr shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzsimmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jahr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Jahr misses its intended target. #KD2#
Fitzsimmons drops Jahr with a left right combo! Fitzsimmons follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT2#
It looks like Stig Jahr has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahr regains half guard.
Jahr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fitzsimmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fitzsimmons's back!
Jahr lands punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jahr 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.
Fitzsimmons takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons wants to escape the position.
Jahr looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jahr missing with punches from the back.
Jahr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Jahr is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jahr gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jahr gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jahr apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jahr misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jahr misses the target.
Jahr misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Jahr walks into a left hand. #TD#
Jahr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jahr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
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.#SUB#
Jahr is looking for a triangle but Fitzsimmons pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SU2#
Fitzsimmons gets to his feet. Jahr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons jabs Jahr right on the nose. Jahr blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Jahr's midsection.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jahr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jahr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzsimmons swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stig Jahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzsimmons lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jahr doesn't seem phased though.
Jahr dives in and grabs Fitzsimmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons pushes down on Jahr's head and hops out.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons connects with a high kick.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Jahr is rocked!
Fitzsimmons sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Jahr's defenses. It connects perfectly with Jahr's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Fitzsimmons!
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Event:
IVT Friday 2
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Jahr slips a jab from Arfah.#TD#
Jahr gets a takedown into half guard.
Arfah trying to control here.
Jahr wants to free his trapped foot but Arfah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jahr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jahr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arfah's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arfah defending well though.
We've been hearing good reports from Jahr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jahr is controlling the pace.
Jahr drops an elbow to the side of Arfah's head. #T1#
Jahr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jahr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jahr is nestled in close to Arfah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#
It looks like Rafik Arfah has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arfah taking some punishment here, with Jahr in his half guard. #CUT#
That has opened up Rafik Arfah's cut even more.
Arfah trying to control but Jahr postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jahr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
The cut above Rafik Arfah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jahr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Arfah is rocked!#CUT#
Rafik Arfah's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafik Arfah's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stig Jahr!
A less than humble Stig Jahr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
IVT 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Escobar tries for a takedown but Jahr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Jahr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Escobar to the ground. Jahr is now in Escobar's guard.
Escobar is looking to stand back up but Jahr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Escobar. #REVB#
Escobar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jahr scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Jahr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jahr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jahr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Escobar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jahr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jahr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Escobar wants to control but Jahr is keeping busy.
Escobar is trying to stand.
Jahr 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahr controlling the action here.
Jahr scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Jahr is nestled in close to Escobar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Escobar missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Jahr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahr is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Jahr there.
Jahr lands with a punch from half guard.
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.
Jahr stops Escobar from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Escobar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jahr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jahr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Escobar wants to sweep but Jahr has passed to side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Escobar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jahr working the ground and pound.
Jahr working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#
Escobar is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jahr scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Escobar is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jahr can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stig Jahr!
Stig Jahr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
IVT 1
Date: Feb 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Jahr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Jahr avoids it easily.
Jahr checks a leg kick nicely.
Jahr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Frank Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahr checks a low kick from Murphy.#TD#
Jahr 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.
Jahr lands a couple of digs.
Jahr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jahr is stalling in the full guard.
Jahr is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jahr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jahr distracts Murphy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jahr stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jahr postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Jahr slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Murphy has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Jahr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jahr landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Jahr slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Jahr finish him?
Jahr postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Murphy covers up, he's hurt! Jahr keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jahr and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jahr can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stig Jahr!
In his post fight interview, Stig Jahr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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