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Event:
SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Jimenez has a takedown stuffed.
Jimenez looks for a takedown but Mandeville sprawls well.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown but Mandeville shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lalo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez shoots in but Mandeville avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Mandeville tries to counter it with a takedown but Jimenez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mandeville sprawls well. Mandeville wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
Mandeville is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Mandeville misses with a straight right.
Jimenez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paul Mandeville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandeville jabs Jimenez right on the nose. Jimenez blinks but takes it well.
Jimenez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandeville pinned against the cage. Mandeville gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandeville is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mandeville slaps away a takedown attempt from Jimenez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mandeville sprawls well. Mandeville wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Jimenez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Jimenez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jimenez in side control, throwing shots but Mandeville defends.
Jimenez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mandeville wants to get back to his feet.
Mandeville is trying to escape the position but Jimenez is controlling the position.
Jimenez in side control, throwing shots but Mandeville defends. #T3##SUB#
Jimenez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mandeville, who protects the arm well.
Jimenez 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.#SUB#
Jimenez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mandeville is trying to escape and Jimenez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mandeville is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jimenez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lalo Jimenez!
Lalo Jimenez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 9
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Legs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legs defends it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jimenez 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.
Legs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Jimenez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Legs.
And Jimenez tries to counter it with a takedown but Legs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Legs throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez feints the counter takedown.
Jimenez misses with a takedown
letting Legs counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Jimenez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Legs was covering up waiting for the punch and Jimenez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Legs is retaining full guard.
Jimenez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jimenez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Legs working a defensive guard here.
Legs 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.
Jimenez postures up and lands a big shot to Legs's brow.
Jimenez cracks Legs with a solid left hand.
Jimenez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jimenez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Legs is not content to let Jimenez control the position. #SUB2#
Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Legs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Legs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2##SUB2#
Jimenez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jimenez cracks Legs with a big elbow.
Jimenez cracks Legs with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Jimenez tries for a kimura but Legs is defending well.
Legs regains half guard.
Jimenez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Legs wants to get back to full guard.
Jimenez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Jimenez is keen to just control but Legs is a slippery customer.
Legs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legs moves into full guard.
Jimenez is working Legs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jimenez with a nice head shot there.
Jimenez advances position into side control!
Legs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Legs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimenez is chipping away with strikes.
Jimenez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jimenez lands an elbow.
Legs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.#T4#
Jimenez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Legs is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Jimenez has hold of Legs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Legs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Legs is squirming around nicely.
Jimenez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jimenez landing shots from mount.
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!
Legs is working to get back to half guard.
Jimenez trying to control but Legs is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lalo Jimenez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Legs missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Legs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legs throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez shoots in for a double leg but Legs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Legs leaves Jimenez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalo Jimenez.
Legs lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legs is fending him off so far but Jimenez persists. Nope, Legs circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs lands a nice shot to the body.
Legs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legs misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Legs scores with a decent looking hook.
Legs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jimenez at a distance.
Legs throws out a powerful jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimenez.#TD2#
Jimenez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Legs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jimenez is in Legs's guard.#SUB#
Legs working for a triangle but Jimenez defends it easily.
Legs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Legs can't keep his opponent in guard - Jimenez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jimenez winds up and cracks Legs with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Jimenez seems to be working for a kimura but Legs defends the submission attempt.
Legs tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jimenez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legs sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legs moves into full guard.
Legs keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jimenez distracts Legs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jimenez postures up and lands a big shot to Legs's brow.
Jimenez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Legs.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Legs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez postures up.
Jimenez stands and throws Legs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legs tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jimenez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jimenez working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Jimenez.
Legs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jimenez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jimenez with shots to the head and body - Legs looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Jimenez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Legs is now in Jimenez's guard. A big mistake from Jimenez there, giving up the dominant position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jimenez is proving hard to escape from.
Jimenez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legs's guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimenez distracts Legs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jimenez postures up.
Jimenez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Legs keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lalo Jimenez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Legs throws a series of strikes that have Jimenez backpedaling.
Crazy Legs is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Jimenez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jimenez winds up and cracks Legs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jimenez drops an elbow to the side of Legs's head.
Jimenez passes to full mount!
Legs is looking to get to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jimenez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Jimenez has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Legs is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lalo Jimenez!
Lalo Jimenez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Crazy Legs was interviewed post fight and said 'This was a fix, Ped's. Give me a proper fight'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 6
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Lalo Jimenez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 37 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Jimenez tries to sprawl out of it but Sparxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jimenez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimenez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Jimenez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sparxx is trying to defend but Jimenez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jimenez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Jimenez's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Jimenez is working for a kimura but Sparxx is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is looking to stall here but Sparxx recovers full guard. #T1#
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Jimenez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
Jimenez slips nicely into half guard.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Sparxx won't allow Jimenez to pass to mount. #T2#
Jimenez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jimenez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx 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.
Jimenez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape.
Sparxx wants to control but Jimenez is having none of it.#SUB#
Jimenez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sparxx has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sparxx! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jimenez (5) vs (2) Sparxx
Jimenez pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Jimenez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jimenez looking for subs off his back but Sparxx has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Sparxx.
Jimenez is not content to let Sparxx control the position.#T5##SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jimenez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparxx prevents Jimenez from improving his position.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Jimenez is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx trying to control the pace.
Jimenez trying to control here.
Jimenez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jimenez.#SUB#
Jimenez is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Sparxx won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here. #T7#
Sparxx passes Jimenez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jimenez wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Sparxx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jimenez trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Jimenez gets back to full guard.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Sparxx with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Jimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimenez, not yet. #T9#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimenez, not yet. #SUB#
Jimenez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Sparxx passes Jimenez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparxx with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jimenez wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx is controlling the pace.
#T11#
It looks like Sparxx 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.
Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Sparxx seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jimenez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrone Sparxx!
In his post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TANJOUBI
Date: Aug 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lalo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (0) vs (2) Jimenez
Jimenez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Leighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jimenez defends well.
Leighton 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.#SUB#
Leighton looking for a guillotine here but Jimenez defends easily.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Leighton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jimenez escapes and throws Leighton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (5) Jimenez
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton tries to improve position but can't.
Jimenez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leighton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jimenez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leighton is not content to let Jimenez control the position. #T3#
Jimenez taking a break here but Leighton is having none of it and regains half guard.
Leighton gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Leighton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leighton keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass. #T4#
Jimenez is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Jimenez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jimenez.#SUB#
Leighton looking for a guillotine here but Jimenez defends easily.
#SUB#
Leighton is looking for a triangle but Jimenez pushes his legs off easily.
#T5#
Jimenez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving. #SUB#
Leighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jimenez defends well.
Jimenez controlling from the top position. #T6#
Jimenez trying to move into half guard but instead Leighton has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (5) Jimenez
Leighton trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez has Leighton pulled in close to control his posture.
Jimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimenez, not yet.
Leighton passes into half guard.
Jimenez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jimenez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Jimenez keeping full guard, as Leighton tries to pass.
Jimenez looking to control.
Jimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leighton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimenez is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jimenez holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Leighton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jimenez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (7) Jimenez
Leighton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jimenez controls the pace.#T8#
Jimenez pushes down on Leighton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Leighton defends it.
Jimenez is stalling here. Leighton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jimenez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Leighton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leighton (6) vs (7) Jimenez#SUB#
Leighton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jimenez prevents Leighton from improving position.
Jimenez is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Jimenez 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.
Jimenez struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Leighton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jimenez, who protects the arm well.
Jimenez is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Leighton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jimenez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leighton but great work by Jimenez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leighton (6) vs (11) Jimenez
Jimenez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leighton's legs.
Jimenez wants to control but Leighton is keeping him busy. #T10#
Leighton tries to bench press Jimenez off him but Jimenez keeps the position. #SUB2#
Jimenez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leighton, who protects the arm well.
Leighton is looking for a sweep.
Jimenez trying to control the position but Leighton is working away.
A lull in the action here as Jimenez stalls from top position.
Leighton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jimenez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Jimenez wants to control but Leighton is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leighton defends it well.
Jimenez trying to control from half guard but Leighton is working away.
Jimenez content to control rather than advance.
Jimenez is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it. #T12#
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working. #SUB#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Jimenez is taking a breather. Leighton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.
Jimenez stalling. #SUB#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Well, if Jimenez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jimenez wants to take a breather but Leighton is having none of it.
Jimenez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (6) vs (14) Jimenez
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Leighton is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Leighton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Jimenez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leighton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jimenez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leighton is staying active underneath Jimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimenez wins on points by 14 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lalo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Jimenez
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimenez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jimenez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams pushes down on Jimenez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but Addams is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimenez tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Jimenez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams stalling. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jimenez avoid being mounted?#T2#
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jimenez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Addams uses his free foot to push down on Jimenez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jimenez. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Jimenez
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jimenez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Addams controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Jimenez is working to get back to half guard.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Jimenez tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jimenez can't escape the position.
Jimenez is just holding on here. Addams manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (8) vs (0) Jimenez
Addams trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jimenez doesn't escape.
Jimenez wants to control his opponent's hands but Addams gets his hands free. #SUB#
Addams is persistently looking for the submission but Jimenez is defending it well.
#SUB#
Addams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Addams is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jimenez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Addams.
Jimenez is trying to break free.
Addams trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jimenez doesn't escape.
Addams is trying to stick to Jimenez's back but Jimenez is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jimenez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (8) vs (2) Jimenez
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jimenez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (2) Jimenez
Jimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimenez, not yet. #SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Jimenez keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #T5#
Addams stays in close to Jimenez's body and controls the position.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jimenez for as long as he can get away with.
Jimenez trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Jimenez has control of Addams's left arm, preventing Addams from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jimenez working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams preventing the sweep. #T6#
Jimenez is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jimenez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Jimenez keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Jimenez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jimenez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.#T7#
Addams is looking to pass into half guard but Jimenez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jimenez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (4) Jimenez
Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Jimenez is pushing down on Addams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Addams is fighting to maintain full guard but Jimenez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams trying to control here.
Addams is positioning himself well to prevent Jimenez advancing to mount.
Addams wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
Addams is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
Addams wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Jimenez is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Addams is staying active underneath Jimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams keeping control of the position.
Addams wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Jimenez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Jimenez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Addams wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy.
Jimenez trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jimenez seems content to control.
Addams controlling the position well.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Addams is holding on to half guard well.
Addams is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
Addams wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Addams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jimenez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Addams is trying to keep Jimenez in close.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jimenez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams pulls Jimenez in to control the position.
Jimenez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jimenez won't allow Addams to sweep him here. #T11#
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams pulls Jimenez in close to prevent any damage.
Jimenez pushes down on Addams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Addams tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg.
Jimenez wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy. #T12#
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams 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.
Jimenez looking to sit in guard and control but Addams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (12) vs (4) Jimenez
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Addams has gone for a leg lock! Jimenez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (12) vs (6) Jimenez
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet. #T13#
Addams managing to control the position.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Jimenez keeps trying to improve his position.
Jimenez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jimenez won't allow Addams to sweep him here. #T14#
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez 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.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jimenez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (14) vs (6) Jimenez
Jimenez is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Jimenez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimenez is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After winning the bout, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lalo Jimenez (ranked 6984 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka Zulu (ranked 2289 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lalo Jimenez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zulu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jimenez (0) vs (4) Zulu
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez tries to buck Zulu off but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu working away.
Zulu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jimenez, who protects the arm well.
Zulu working away.
Jimenez is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jimenez's face as Zulu controls the position.
Jimenez is trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zulu trying to control the action but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez is looking to reverse the position.
Zulu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zulu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jimenez is looking to reverse the position.
Jimenez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu controls the position.
Jimenez sneaks back into half guard.
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
Zulu is trying to control. Jimenez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jimenez is pressing down on Zulu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Zulu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jimenez (0) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu wants to control but Jimenez is keeping him busy.
Jimenez manages to get back to half guard.
Zulu is thwarting Jimenez's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jimenez.
Jimenez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zulu defends well.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Zulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimenez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez can't keep his opponent in guard - Zulu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jimenez wants to get back to full guard.
Zulu is working for a submission of some sort.
Jimenez is trying to control Zulu's posture. Zulu takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Jimenez! Zulu is rotating here... this could be the end... Jimenez is out! Zulu has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shaka Zulu!
Shaka Zulu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lalo Jimenez (ranked 6945 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Luiz (ranked 5232 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lalo Jimenez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alejandro Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jimenez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jimenez (4) vs (0) Luiz
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.
Jimenez is trying to get an arm triangle but Luiz is defending well.
Jimenez takes a little break here. Luiz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jimenez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Luiz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jimenez (6) vs (0) Luiz
Jimenez has control of Luiz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Luiz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Luiz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jimenez prevents Luiz from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jimenez prevents Luiz from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Luiz keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass.
Jimenez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Luiz is looking for a triangle but Jimenez pushes his legs off easily.
Luiz keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luiz looking for a guillotine here but Jimenez defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Luiz keeps moving.
Jimenez stands and throws Luiz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jimenez (9) vs (0) Luiz
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jimenez tries for a kimura but Luiz is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Luiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jimenez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
Jimenez swings around for an armbar but Luiz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jimenez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jimenez (9) vs (2) Luiz
Luiz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jimenez (9) vs (5) Luiz
Jimenez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Training Academy , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Luiz tries for a kimura but Jimenez is defending well.
Luiz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jimenez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Luiz's guard! Nice work there by Jimenez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jimenez (11) vs (5) Luiz
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez passes Luiz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Luiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jimenez forces his way into half guard.
Luiz is trying to control but can't.
Luiz is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but Luiz defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is keen to just control but Luiz is a slippery customer.
Jimenez trying to advance position but Luiz counters by regaining guard.
Jimenez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Luiz is retaining full guard.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Luiz keeps moving.
Luiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jimenez (11) vs (7) Luiz
Jimenez moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez has his foot on Luiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Jimenez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jimenez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luiz passes into half guard.
Luiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimenez keeps working.
Jimenez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is looking to advance position but Jimenez won't allow it.
Jimenez moves into full guard.
Luiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Luiz from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Luiz looking to sit in guard and control but Jimenez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jimenez (13) vs (7) Luiz
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Luiz is keeping the position.
Luiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimenez trying to control but Luiz is working from the bottom.
Luiz looking for a guillotine here but Jimenez defends easily.
Jimenez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jimenez defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Luiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jimenez being controlled here momentarily.
Jimenez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Jimenez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jimenez trying to control from half guard but Luiz is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is working for a kimura here but Luiz manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jimenez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jimenez (13) vs (9) Luiz
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Luiz from controlling successfully.
Jimenez trying to keep a closed guard but Luiz is proving a slippery customer.
Jimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimenez, not yet.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Luiz controlling from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jimenez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Luiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
Luiz is still trying to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Luiz postures up.
Jimenez is looking for a triangle but Luiz pushes his legs off easily.
Jimenez looking to control.
Luiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jimenez working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Luiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimenez is retaining full guard.
Luiz postures up.
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luiz is aware though and is defending well.
Jimenez looking for a guillotine here but Luiz defends easily.
Luiz 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Luiz from controlling successfully.
Jimenez keeping full guard, as Luiz tries to pass.
Jimenez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jimenez (15) vs (9) Luiz
Luiz trying to control from the bottom.
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luiz trying to hold on to Jimenez's head to control him but Jimenez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimenez takes the fight on points by 15 to 9. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Jimenez misses with a leg kick
and Marino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jimenez misses with a takedown
and Marino counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Marino drives through and clinches with Jimenez against the cage.
Marino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jimenez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marino.
Jimenez can't break the clinch.
Jimenez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve Marino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalo Jimenez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Marino decides to pull guard. #T1#
Jimenez advances position into side control!
Jimenez working the ground and pound.
Marino struggling a bit here.
Marino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marino tries to get out of the position.
Jimenez trying to control the position but Marino is working away.
Marino's coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles 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.
Marino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jimenez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Jimenez stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Marino shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marino was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
Jimenez is looking to reverse the position.
Jimenez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jimenez gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a triangle but Marino pushes his legs off easily.
Marino showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Marino wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jimenez's closed guard. He's half up but Jimenez has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jimenez pivots and extends the arm, Marino falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jimenez! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lalo Jimenez!
Steve Marino was interviewed post fight and said '"Only the fallen have seen the end of war."'.
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Event:
UMMA 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jimenez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balboa tries to roll over but Jimenez keeps him under control.
Jimenez works his way into side control.
Jimenez lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jimenez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balboa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jimenez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Balboa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jimenez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa wants to control but Jimenez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez working the ground and pound.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working. #SUB#
Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balboa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Balboa is trying to improve his position.
Jimenez cracks Balboa with a big elbow.
Jimenez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jimenez controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Jimenez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Jimenez is working Balboa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Jimenez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Balboa looking for a sweep but Jimenez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Balboa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez content just to control the position here. #T4#
Jimenez looking to control but Balboa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jimenez lands a couple of good shots and Balboa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Jimenez has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Balboa! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jimenez gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lalo Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Jimenez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Barron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barron wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy.
Barron is looking to improve his position.
Barron gets full guard.
Barron could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez pushing down on Barron's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Jimenez seems to be working for a kimura but Barron defends the submission attempt.
Jimenez looks winded!
Barron moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barron is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez wanted to stand there but Barron had control of the position.
Barron is trying to control the position but Jimenez postures up.
Barron wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jimenez trying to control but Barron is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jimenez forces his way into half guard.
Barron wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Barron trying to hold on to Jimenez's head to control him but Jimenez postures up.
Barron is looking for a sweep. Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Jimenez gets the takedown into side control.
Barron is looking for a sweep.
Jimenez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barron keeps working.
Barron wants to control but Jimenez postures up.#SUB2#
Jimenez tries for a kimura but Barron is defending well.
Jimenez trying to control the action but Barron is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barron tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Jimenez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jimenez tries for a kimura but Barron is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalo Jimenez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jimenez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barron misses with a takedown attempt - Jimenez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Jimenez gets a double leg takedown into Barron's guard.#SUB#
Barron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jimenez is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is fighting to break Barron's control of his arms but Barron is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lalo Jimenez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barron trying to keep a closed guard but Jimenez is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been informed that Jimenez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jimenez won't allow Barron to sweep him here.
Jimenez 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barron is trying to control the position but Jimenez postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lalo Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jimenez is fending him off so far but Barron persists. Nope, Jimenez circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Jimenez tries to sprawl but Barron drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Jimenez is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barron in particular looking to stall.
Jimenez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barron is working away from the top position though.
Barron performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barron seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barron keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barron tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Jimenez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Barron throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jimenez was covering up waiting for the punch and Barron finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Barron gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barron.
Barron sets himself, and Jimenez steps forward looking for the clinch! Barron avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Barron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barron clobbers Jimenez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4##TD#
Barron closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barron lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jimenez is trying to control the position but Barron postures up.
Barron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Barron stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Jimenez tries to keep at a distance but Barron has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barron scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Barron dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barron looks for a takedown but Jimenez sprawls well.#TD2#
Jimenez shoots in and bounces Barron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barron has his hands on Jimenez's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barron has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jimenez has passed into side control.
Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A control attempt from Barron but he's now mounted!
Barron is desperately trying to improve his position but Jimenez has a good base and remains in mount.
Jimenez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jimenez looking to control but Barron is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jimenez avoids the attempt from Barron to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jimenez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barron is looking to improve his position but Jimenez isn't that keen on the idea.
Barron is working hard here to advance position.
Jimenez controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Jimenez prevents Barron from getting the reversal.
Jimenez controlling the pace for now.
Barron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jimenez avoids the attempt from Barron to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barron tries to reverse the position but Jimenez maintains control.
Barron tries to hold on but Jimenez pushes him away.
Jimenez controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimenez trying to control but Barron is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalo Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimenez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lalo Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jimenez enables Westermann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jimenez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Westermann postures up in Jimenez's guard and throws a big left but Jimenez blocks it.
Westermann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Westermann is sitting in close to Jimenez's body. Jimenez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Westermann is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Westermann is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jimenez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lalo Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Jimenez slips a jab from Jennings.
Jennings has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jimenez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jimenez takes one on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jennings tries to break the clinch but Jimenez is controlling the position. #TD#
Jimenez gets control of Jennings's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jimenez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jennings with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jennings is aware though and is defending well.
Jimenez controlling Jennings's posture.
Jimenez continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More hug and hope from Jimenez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimenez, not yet.
Jimenez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jimenez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jimenez advances position into side control!
Jennings is letting Jimenez control him for a moment. #ES2#
Jennings sneaks out the side door and pushes Jimenez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Jimenez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jimenez prevents Jennings from standing back up.
Jimenez stalling. #T2#
Jennings is trying to stand up here but Jimenez is controlling him well.
Jimenez controlling the action here.#ES2#
Jennings makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jennings connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jimenez's hands.#CL#
Jennings tries to keep at a distance but Jimenez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jennings tries to break free but Jimenez pushes him back against the cage.
Jimenez prevents Jennings from breaking the clinch.
Jimenez can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Jennings tries to circle away but Jimenez has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Jimenez jumps into guard, dragging Jennings to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jennings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimenez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Jennings preventing the sweep.
Jennings being controlled here momentarily.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from Jimenez.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jennings throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Jennings.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Jimenez moves into range and clinches up with Jennings.#TD#
Jennings is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jimenez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jennings to the mat. Jennings regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jimenez won't allow Jennings to get back to his feet.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jennings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jimenez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jimenez forces his way into half guard.
Jimenez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lalo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jimenez blocks a head kick by Jennings.
Jennings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimenez misses with a takedown attempt - Jennings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jennings looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Jimenez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jennings, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face as Jimenez controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jennings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jimenez advances to mount. #T1#
Jennings is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jimenez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez working the ground and pound effectively.
Jimenez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jennings looks a forlorn figure.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jimenez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Jimenez lands a couple of good shots and Jennings has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jimenez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#ES2#
Jennings manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Lalo Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jennings looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lalo Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jennings is being controlled here.
Jimenez prevents Jennings from escaping the position.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jennings can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jennings is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jimenez connects with a decent elbow.
Jennings tries to escape but Jimenez is in control. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES2#
Jennings explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Javari Jennings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Jennings. No joy for Jimenez on that attempt.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jennings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jimenez's head.
Jennings scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jennings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Jimenez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Jennings explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jennings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jennings defends well and Jimenez ends up having to push Jennings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lalo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Jimenez rushes Jennings and presses him up against the cage.
Jennings tries to break the clinch but Jimenez is controlling the position.
Jennings wants to break free but Jimenez has control.
Jennings is trying to push Jimenez away but Jimenez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Jimenez manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jennings enables Jimenez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jennings manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jimenez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Javari Jennings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jennings throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Jimenez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Jennings manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Jennings.
Jimenez throws a big counter combination but Jennings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jennings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jennings throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jennings is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Jennings's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jimenez - that landed with a thud.
Jennings wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimenez won't allow it.
Jennings is trying to force a seperation but Jimenez has the dominant position.
Jennings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jimenez slowing the pace effectively.
Jimenez wants to take the fight to the mat but Jennings manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Jennings is trying to break free.#TD#
Jimenez pulls Jennings into guard.
Jimenez controlling Jennings's posture.
Jennings is looking to work some ground and pound but Jimenez has wrist control.
Jimenez is controlling Jennings's posture.
Jimenez lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Jimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jennings is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jennings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimenez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Jimenez pulls Jennings in close to prevent any damage.
Jimenez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jennings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jennings throws a big right hand that misses.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jennings might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jimenez.
A combination from Jennings does no damage.
Jennings throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
#T3##CL#
Jimenez moves into range and clinches up with Jennings.
Jennings looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jennings wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimenez won't allow it.
Jennings wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jimenez is leaning against Jennings and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jennings tries to circle away but Jimenez has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jennings.
Jennings is looking to break free of the clinch but Jimenez has double underhooks.
Jennings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Jimenez has clasped his hands together around Jennings's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jimenez taking a breather here.
Jimenez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Jimenez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Jimenez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jennings looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.#TD#
Jimenez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
Jimenez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass.
Jimenez stays in close to Jennings's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalo Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jimenez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lalo Jimenez!
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