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Event:
WPFC 41 - Tiramanti vs. Storm
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Menard clinches up against the cage.
Menard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vinsson managing to block the knees to the body from Menard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Menard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vinsson's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Menard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vinsson is stalling here.
Vinsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Menard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Menard avoiding damage.
Vinsson taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard misses with a punch on the inside.
Menard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vinsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vinsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Come on Vinsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Vinsson has picked Menard up - he's going for a ride! Vinsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vinsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vinsson thows a huge punch but Menard dodges it nicely.
Vinsson with the ground and pound but Menard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vinsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menard wants to stand and escape but Vinsson is having none of it.
Vinsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vinsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vinsson landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vinsson 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.#T2#
Vinsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menard's guard.
Vinsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Menard is not content to let Vinsson control the position.
Vinsson working Menard over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Vinsson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vinsson lands a nice short elbow.
Vinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vinsson working Menard over with strikes.
Menard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinsson scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Menard is rocked!
Vinsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menard keeps working.
Menard has hold of Vinsson's hands but Vinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menard is still in real trouble! Can Vinsson finish him?
Menard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Menard is looking for a sweep. Vinsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vinsson winds up and cracks Menard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Vinsson there.
Vinsson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Menard is hurt! He's hurt bad - Vinsson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Menard from any more punishment! Congratulations to Vinsson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilal Vinsson!
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Event:
WPFC 36 - Knox vs. Lawrence
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Lenin gets tackled into the cage by Menard. Menard maintains the clinch.
Lenin misses with an elbow strike.
Lenin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menard is defending well for now.
Menard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Menard tries to stall but Lenin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've been informed that Menard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lenin working Menard over with knees to the body.
Menard throws a head punch that misses.
Lenin lands a knee to the body.
Lenin lands a nice knee to the body.
Menard looks winded!
Lenin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lenin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menard.
Menard misses with a knee to the head.
Lenin lands an elbow that stopped Menard in his tracks for a moment.
Menard takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lenin connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Menard is rocked!
Lenin jerks Menard's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Menard drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Lenin goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Lenin because Menard was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Vladimir Lenin!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jacob Menard (ranked 5345 p4p, 418 weight class) and vh ff (ranked 4463 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Menard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; vh ff!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Menard clinches.
ff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
ff is trying to drag Menard to the mat but Menard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Menard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Menard (4) vs (0) ff
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ff gets back to half guard.
ff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Menard trying to control the position from guard on top but ff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard has gone for a leg lock! ff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Menard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menard (4) vs (2) ff
ff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
ff preventing the sweep.
ff drops back looking for a leg! Menard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menard manages to kick ff off! ff jumps back into Menard's guard.
ff tries to free his leg and advance position but Menard is retaining full guard.
ff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menard's guard.
ff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Menard defends it well.
Menard won't allow ff to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Menard sees it coming and defends easily.
ff wants to work for an arm triangle but Menard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Menard is looking to improve his position.
ff wants to work for an arm triangle but Menard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
ff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Menard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ff.
ff is looking for a kimura but Menard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ff to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menard is looking to improve his position.
ff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Menard has managed to free his arm - good work.
ff seems to be working for a kimura but Menard defends the submission attempt.
Menard is trying to control but can't.
ff is trying for a kimura here. Menard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! ff wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). vh ff! |
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Event:
Ferocious Fights II
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Scars fails with the takedown.#CL#
Menard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scars, pushing him back against the cage.
Scars jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Menard walks away with a smile on his face. Scars gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scars slips a jab and a cross from Menard.
Menard leaves Scars with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacob Menard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Scars.
Menard tries to clinch there but Scars circles away.
Scars throws a counter combo.
Scars fails with a takedown attempt.
Menard is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard stalks Scars and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scars's face. Scars staggers backwards, shaken.
Scars dives in and grabs Menard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Menard pushes down on Scars's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Menard misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Menard misses the target.
Scars tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jacob Menard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Menard has Scars up against the cage in a clinch.
Menard lands a nice elbow.
Scars is looking to take this one to the mat.
Menard lands an elbow inside that Scars shrugs off. #TD2#
Scars has hold of one of Menard's legs. Menard is fighting the takedown attempt but Scars gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Scars trying to control but Menard is working from the bottom.
Scars is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Menard wants to stand but Scars is controlling the position. #T2#
Scars throwing strikes but missing.
Menard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scars on the ground.
Scars looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scars throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scars swats away the attempt to clinch by Menard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Menard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Scars tries to keep at a distance but Menard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scars is trying to pull guard but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
Scars changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Menard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Scars manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Menard on his heels. He'll look to pass Menard's guard now, I'm sure.
Menard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scars has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scars loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Menard tries to get out of the position.
Menard wants to get back to his feet but Scars is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scars trying to control but Menard is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Scars is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Scars is looking to work some ground and pound but Menard has wrist control.
Scars's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Scars has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Scars breaks the clinch.
Menard tries to clinch but Scars is having none of it. #T2#
Scars misses with a takedown #CL#
and Menard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Menard.
Jacob Menard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Scars.#TD2#
Scars gets control of Menard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scars will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Menard wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Scars's closed guard. He's half up but Scars has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Scars pivots and extends the arm, Menard falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Scars! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marlin Scars!
After winning the bout, Marlin Scars 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:
Thoroughbred Thursday III
Date: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Menard tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribuvnik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ribuvnik looks to land a left hand but Menard moved out of range nicely.
Ribuvnik swats away the attempt to clinch by Menard.
Ribuvnik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Menard clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Ribuvnik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menard. #TD#
Ribuvnik jumps guard.
#SUB#
Ribuvnik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Menard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ribuvnik, up you get!
We've been informed that Menard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Menard closes the distance and clinches.
Ribuvnik takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Hasan Ribuvnik has been cut.
Menard misses with some punches.
Ribuvnik is trying to break free.#T1#
Menard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribuvnik takes an elbow to the temple.
Menard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ribuvnik blocks an elbow strike from Menard.
Menard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Menard.
A nice left hand lands by Menard.
Ribuvnik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menard after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Menard lands with a left to the head.
Menard stalling.
Ribuvnik can't get the takedown.
Menard misses with a knee to the head.
Menard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribuvnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Ribuvnik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Menard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasan Ribuvnik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribuvnik tries to pull guard but Menard holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribuvnik drops back down to his feet.
Ribuvnik being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Ribuvnik gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menard is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Ribuvnik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Ribuvnik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Menard is just riding it out for now. Ribuvnik eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Menard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hasan Ribuvnik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ribuvnik dives in for a single leg takedown but Menard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ribuvnik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribuvnik connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Ribuvnik misses. #CL2#
Menard rushes Ribuvnik and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Menard.
Menard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribuvnik.
Menard effectively controlling the action here.
Ribuvnik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasan Ribuvnik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribuvnik backwards.
Ribuvnik wants a takedown but no success here.
Menard lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Ribuvnik is rocked!
Menard gets through Ribuvnik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ribuvnik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menard has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ribuvnik - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Menard, and another! Ribuvnik is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jacob Menard!
Our winner, Jacob Menard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WPFA: Throughbred Thursday
Date: Aug 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Menard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Olgertpeposhi gets a takedown into half guard.
Menard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Menard.
Olgertpeposhi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olgertpeposhi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Olgertpeposhi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Olgertpeposhi looking to pass the guard.
Olgertpeposhi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Olgertpeposhi prevents Menard from getting back to his feet.
Olgertpeposhi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Olgertpeposhi distracts Menard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menard is looking to stand up but Olgertpeposhi isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Olgertpeposhi gets to his feet - Menard follows without any prompting.
Menard throws a leg kick but Olgertpeposhi checks it. #TD#
Olgertpeposhi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Menard sneaks out the side door and pushes Olgertpeposhi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2##CL2#
Menard closes the distance and clinches.
Menard taking a breather.
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Menard scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olgertpeposhi tries to pull guard but Menard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Menard throws a punch but it's blocked by Olgertpeposhi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Menard looking to stall.
Olgertpeposhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olgertpeposhi.
Olgertpeposhi tries to pull guard but Menard holds him up against the cage and eventually Olgertpeposhi drops back down to his feet.
Menard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olgertpeposhi backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Menard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Menard doesn't manage to clinch there - Olgertpeposhi circles away.
#CL2#
Olgertpeposhi tries to keep at a distance but Menard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Olgertpeposhi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Menard can turn it around.
Menard tries to land a knee to the head but Olgertpeposhi blocks with his arms.
Menard scores a nice knee to the body.
Menard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olgertpeposhi blocks it with crossed arms.
Menard keeps control of Olgertpeposhi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olgertpeposhi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Beytullah Olgertpeposhi has been cut.
Menard lands an elbow inside.
Olgertpeposhi managing to block the knees to the body from Menard.
Olgertpeposhi can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menard tries for a takedown but Olgertpeposhi manages to get underhooks.
Olgertpeposhi looking to stall.
Menard misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Olgertpeposhi is trying to break the clinch but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
Olgertpeposhi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olgertpeposhi can't get the takedown.
Menard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olgertpeposhi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Menard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olgertpeposhi tries a body shot but Menard blocks it.
Olgertpeposhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menard keeps control of Olgertpeposhi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olgertpeposhi takes an elbow to the temple.
Jacob Menard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olgertpeposhi prevents a body shot from Menard.
Menard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olgertpeposhi avoids it.
Menard lands an elbow inside that Olgertpeposhi shrugs off.
Olgertpeposhi is trying to force a seperation but Menard has the dominant position.
Menard looking to throw knees to the head but Olgertpeposhi is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Olgertpeposhi tries to pull guard but Menard holds him up against the cage and eventually Olgertpeposhi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beytullah Olgertpeposhi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menard lands an elbow that stopped Olgertpeposhi in his tracks for a moment.
Olgertpeposhi wants to take the fight to the mat but Menard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Menard lands an elbow inside.
Olgertpeposhi tries to pull guard but Menard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Menard.
Olgertpeposhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Menard lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olgertpeposhi takes an elbow to the temple.
Menard lands an elbow that stopped Olgertpeposhi in his tracks for a moment.
Olgertpeposhi jumps guard but Menard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Olgertpeposhi jumps guard but Menard stands there with Olgertpeposhi around his waist. Olgertpeposhi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Menard lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Menard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beytullah Olgertpeposhi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Menard misses with a head kick.
Olgertpeposhi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Menard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olgertpeposhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menard tries to clinch but Olgertpeposhi is having none of it.
Menard moves in looking to clinch but Olgertpeposhi pushes him off.
Olgertpeposhi dodges the punch combination from Menard.
Jacob Menard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olgertpeposhi dodges the punch combination from Menard.
It looked like Olgertpeposhi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Menard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Olgertpeposhi rushes Menard and presses him up against the cage.
Menard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menard stalling.
Menard lands an uppercut.#T1#
Olgertpeposhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menard working Olgertpeposhi over with knees to the body.
Olgertpeposhi trying to control the position but instead, Menard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olgertpeposhi into the cage.
Olgertpeposhi tries a body shot but Menard blocks it.
Menard working aggressively here.
Olgertpeposhi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Menard lands an elbow inside that Olgertpeposhi shrugs off.
Olgertpeposhi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Menard pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Olgertpeposhi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jacob Menard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Menard wants to control but Olgertpeposhi is keeping busy.
#T2#
Menard is trying to stand back up but Olgertpeposhi is controlling him
Jacob Menard has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olgertpeposhi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Menard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olgertpeposhi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Menard defending well though.
Menard trying to hold on to Olgertpeposhi's head to control him but Olgertpeposhi postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beytullah Olgertpeposhi.
I think Menard 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Menard!
Jacob Menard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WPFA: Alpha Males
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Menard misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mutu counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Mutu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Mutu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mutu trying to control the action but Menard is working from the bottom.
Mutu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Mutu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mutu scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutu cracks Menard with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Menard is rocked!
A big shot lands for Mutu! That's hurt Menard! Will he recover? Mutu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Utu Mutu!
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Event:
WPFA: Too Sweet
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ahvenus gets a double leg takedown into Menard's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Menard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahvenus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahvenus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahvenus 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.
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahvenus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahvenus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus forces his way into half guard.
Menard taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard.
Menard tries to get to full guard but Ahvenus has control of the leg. #T1#
Ahvenus winds up and cracks Menard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahvenus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Menard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menard taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard. #ROC#
Menard is rocked!
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. Ahvenus connects with a nice short shot to Menard's temple.
Menard is still in real trouble! Can Ahvenus finish him?
Ahvenus scores with a big shot! Menard's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Menard! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Ahvenus!
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Event:
WPFA: Dominance
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Menard darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Roy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Menard keeping full guard, as Roy tries to pass.
Menard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Roy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Menard for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Roy working Menard over with strikes.
Menard tries to roll over but Roy keeps him under control.
Roy is looking to advance position but Menard won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roy throwing shots but Menard is blocking nicely.
Menard is looking to improve his position.
Roy wants to stand up but Menard is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roy moves out of range as Menard strikes.
Roy tries to counter by clinching up but Menard breaks away and moves out of range.
Jacob Menard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Menard.#TD#
Roy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Roy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Roy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roy lands in his opponent's guard.
Roy throwing strikes but missing.
Matthew Roy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roy continues to stall.
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy prevents Menard from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Roy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roy is looking to stand up but Menard won't let him.
Roy tries to free his leg and advance position but Menard is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menard swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Menard wants to get back to his feet but Roy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Roy 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#
Menard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menard can do to turn this around?
No luck for Roy with that takedown attempt.
Menard doesn't manage to clinch there - Roy circles away.
Roy appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Menard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Roy gets a double leg takedown into Menard's guard.
Roy is pushing down on Menard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Menard is fighting to maintain full guard but Roy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Roy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Jacob Menard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Roy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roy lands with a punch from half guard.
Menard tries to kick Roy off but Roy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roy working over Menard with some ground and pound. Menard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Menard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roy.
Roy slows the pace down in half guard.
Matthew Roy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
More hug and hope from Roy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Menard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menard tries to clinch but Roy is having none of it.
Menard throws a wild body kick that Roy sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Roy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Roy!
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Event:
WPFA: Red, White, & Boom
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Menard clinches up against the cage.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Menard struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong wants to break free but Menard has control.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Menard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Menard won't allow it.
Menard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands a body shot.
Menard pushes off an throws an elbow but Kong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
#BC#
Menard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menard.
Menard tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Menard tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Menard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dub Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menard moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
Nice cross by Kong.
Menard wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kong instigates a clinch.
A short left from Kong.
Kong presses Menard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Menard has double underhooks.
Menard can't break the clinch.
Menard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
Menard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Menard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kong stalls.
Menard tries to land a knee to the head but Kong blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Menard struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Menard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menard tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Kong lands a shot to the body.
Menard is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong has had enough of the clinch but Menard keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Menard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Menard prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong has had enough of the clinch but Menard keeps him there for the moment.
Kong presses Menard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kong has Menard pushed against the cage.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Menard.#T3#
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
Kong blocks the elbow strike.
Menard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Kong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kong presses Menard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Menard is trying to break free.
Menard misses with an elbow strike.
Kong lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Menard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Kong.
Menard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Menard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menard is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menard, pushing him back against the cage.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Kong is struggling to control the position.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Menard is controlling him.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Menard is controlling him.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong has Menard pressed against the cage, preventing Menard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kong presses Menard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Menard is controlling him.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menard or not.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menard has him pressed against the cage.
Kong is working Menard over against the cage.
Good body shot from Kong.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Menard is rocked!
Kong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oh Menard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dub Kong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menard seems to have got his legs back now.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Menard doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Menard wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kong lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Menard can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kong and Menard drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dub Kong!
Dub Kong gave a mention to King Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Clobb gets a clinch.
Menard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menard lands an elbow inside.
Menard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clobb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Menard prevents it.
Menard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Menard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Menard effectively controlling the action here.
Menard lands a big knee! That's hurt Clobb! Oh, he's all over the place! Menard lands another knee that sends Clobb to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Menard!
Jacob Menard 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Menard shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Menard trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Menard stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Menard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Menard trying to control from the bottom.
Jones controlling the action here.#SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Menard sees it coming and defends easily.
Menard 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.
Menard tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Menard is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Menard sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jones prevents Menard from improving his position.
Jones stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Menard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Menard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Menard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Menard is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Menard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menard pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Menard has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Menard misses.
Menard is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Menard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Menard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Menard wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Menard trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Menard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Menard defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menard's guard. #REVR#
Menard tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones postures up.
Menard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones trying to control but Menard is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Jones stands and steps away. Menard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Menard trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Menard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Menard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4##SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Menard pushes his legs off easily.
Jones trying to control the position.
Menard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones wants to sweep here but Menard controlling him for the moment.
Menard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menard trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones wants to clinch.#TD2#
Menard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Menard tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Menard tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones trying his best to control but Menard has mounted him.
Jones wants to control but Menard is having none of it.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Menard wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to control but Menard is keeping busy.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Menard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Menard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones postures up.
#T3#
Menard working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Menard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Menard is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Menard pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Menard is working away.
Menard is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones throwing shots but Menard is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Jones trying to work for an americana but Menard has managed to regain full guard.
Menard looking for a sweep. Not yet Menard, not yet.
Menard keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB2#
Menard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Menard clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Menard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Menard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakuza looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yakuza shoots in looking for a takedown but Menard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yakuza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Menard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yakuza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Menard working the ground and pound but Yakuza is defending the strikes.
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Menard is working Yakuza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yakuza is letting Menard control him for a moment. #SU2#
Menard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yakuza to his feet. #TD2#
Menard gets a takedown into half guard.
Menard is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Menard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yakuza won't allow Menard to pass to mount.
Menard is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Menard in particular looking to stall.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Menard decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Menard forces Yakuza back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Menard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Menard manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Menard swings around for an armbar but Yakuza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Menard's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Menard holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Yakuza stopping the sweep attempt from Menard.
Menard trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menard wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Menard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yakuza defends it easily.
Menard is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Menard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Menard dominated that round.
That's time! Yakuza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Menard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yakuza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menard is in Yakuza's guard.
Menard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Menard throwing strikes from guard but Yakuza blocks nicely. #SU2#
Menard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Menard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Menard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Menard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yakuza, up you get!
A head kick misses from Menard.
Menard misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Yakuza tries to sprawl but Menard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Menard sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Menard decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2##TD2#
Menard feints and as Yakuza raises his hands in defense, Menard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Menard content to stall in guard here.
Menard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yakuza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Menard sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Menard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Menard gets to his feet. Yakuza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Menard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yakuza quickly recovers to half guard.#ROC2#
Yakuza is rocked!
Yakuza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Yakuza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menard wants to pass the guard but Yakuza is defending well.
Jacob Menard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Menard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Menard 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.
Menard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Menard slips a nice elbow through Yakuza's hands, connecting with Yakuza's forehead.
Menard wants to pass the guard but Yakuza is defending well.
Menard working over Yakuza with some ground and pound. Yakuza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4##SU2#
Menard decides to return to a standing position.
Menard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Menard is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Yakuza is in big trouble! Menard is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Yakuza. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jacob Menard!
A relieved looking Jacob Menard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ichi Yakuza had this to say: 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 916 Round 1
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Menard gets a takedown into half guard.
Cage is looking for a sweep. Menard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cage manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Cage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cage trying to keep a closed guard but Menard is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Menard throws an elbow that misses. Cage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Menard's guard. Nice move by Cage!#REVR#
Menard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Cage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Menard is refusing to be controlled, as Cage sits in half guard.
Menard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is looking to advance position but Menard won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menard trying to control here.
#SUB#
Cage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menard tries to get to full guard but Cage has control of the leg. #T3#
Cage trying to control the action but Menard is working from the bottom.
Menard tries to roll over but Cage keeps him under control.
Menard is positioning himself well to prevent Cage advancing to mount.
Cage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cage trying to control the action but Menard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Menard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cage tries to throw a body punch but Menard avoids it by throwing Cage back against the cage.
Cage trying to stall but Menard improves his position.
#BC2#
Menard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Menard drives through with a takedown into Cage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Cage pushes Menard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Menard with that takedown attempt.
Menard checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Cage tries to keep at a distance but Menard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cage is trying to pull guard but Menard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Cage 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#
Cage goes for a double leg but Menard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Menard continues to drive forward.#TD#
Menard gets caught napping as Cage dives in and scores a takedown. Menard manages to retain guard.
Menard has control of Cage's left arm, preventing Cage from doing any damage.
Menard is trying to keep Cage in close.
Jonny Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menard is controlling Cage's posture.
Cage advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Menard but he's now mounted!
Cage avoids the attempt from Menard to control.#T1#
Menard tries to improve his position but instead Cage has taken his back!
Cage not allowing Menard to control his hands.
Menard tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menard turns into Cage and is now in his guard.
Cage managing to control the position.
Cage looking to control.
#ES#
Cage kicks Menard off and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menard or perhaps it was just good defense by Cage, which made it look bad. #T3#
Menard misses with a wild combination.
Menard shoots for a double leg takedown but Cage sprawls well. He's pushed Menard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Menard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jonny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Menard.
Menard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Cage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Cage 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.
Cage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cage wants to control from the top but Menard keeps moving. #T4#
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menard can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Menard is looking to stand up but Cage isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Cage dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Menard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Menard quickly recovers to half guard.
Cage trying to control the action but Menard is working from the bottom.
Cage uses his free foot to push down on Menard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Menard. #SUB#
Menard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menard tries to reverse the position but Cage maintains control.#T1#
Cage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menard is looking to escape.
Cage looking to finish Menard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Menard!
Menard is desperately trying to improve his position but Cage has a good base and remains in mount.
Cage looking to control but Menard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menard is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Cage.#T2#
Cage has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Menard's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Cage has hold of Menard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Menard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cage scoring with strikes but Menard is staying in there.
Cage trying to control but Menard is having none of it.
Menard is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Menard tries to lock up and control but Cage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Cage.
Cage looking to control but Menard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cage punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cage raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Menard wants to hold on but Cage pushes him away.
Menard is trying to reverse the position but instead Cage has taken his back - oops!
Cage tries to keep control of the position but Menard is staying busy.
Menard trying to control the action but Cage just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Cage looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage struggling to keep hold of the position.
Menard tries to roll but Cage sticks to his back.
Jacob Menard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Cage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Jonny Cage!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Jonny Cage!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Jonny Cage!
Jonny Cage wins by unanimous decision!
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