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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darren Jansen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jansen quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jansen (0) vs (2) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jansen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jansen defends it well. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Jansen is defending well.
Jansen wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Jansen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nelson is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson is thwarting Jansen's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying for a kimura here. Jansen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nelson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chandler Nelson!
During a confident post fight interview, Chandler Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Groundskeeper Willie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darren Jansen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Willie.
Willie is looking to clinch.
Groundskeeper Willie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jansen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Willie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jansen has Willie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Willie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jansen tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Willie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Groundskeeper Willie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Jansen.
Willie jumps guard but Jansen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jansen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Willie jumps guard but Jansen stands there with Willie around his waist. Willie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Willie jumps guard and drags Jansen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jansen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jansen is looking to advance position but Willie won't allow it. #T1#
Willie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jansen is working away from the top position though.
Jansen is pressing down on Willie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Willie is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Willie wants to control but Jansen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jansen is keen to just control but Willie is a slippery customer.
Willie wants to improve his position but Jansen is controlling well.
Willie is looking to control Jansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willie avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Willie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Willie looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Willie is looking to control Jansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jansen 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.
Jansen wants to control but Willie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willie is trying to maintain the position but Jansen is very close to passing his half guard.
Willie is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Willie has his hands clasped together around Jansen's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Jansen 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.
Jansen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Willie (0) vs (3) Jansen
Jansen avoids the attempt from Willie to control.#T4##SUB2#
Jansen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Willie is surviving well by controlling Jansen's body position as best he can.
Willie can't escape the position.
Jansen avoids the attempt from Willie to control.#SUB2#
Willie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jansen. #SUB2#
Jansen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Willie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Willie 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.
Jansen prevents Willie from improving his position.#T5#
Jansen is pressing down on Willie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Willie is holding on for now.
Willie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Willie.
Willie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jansen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Willie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jansen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jansen wants to control from the top but Willie keeps moving. #T6#
Jansen wants to pass the guard but Willie is keeping the position.
Jansen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jansen stopping the sweep attempt from Willie.#SUB#
Willie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jansen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Willie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jansen has passed into half guard!
#T7#
Willie wants to get back to full guard but Jansen has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Willie (0) vs (6) Jansen
Jansen working away.#SUB2#
Jansen is trying to get an arm triangle but Willie is defending well.
Willie is letting Jansen control him for a moment.
Willie can't do much from the bottom here.
Jansen advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Willie (0) vs (8) Jansen#T8#
Jansen controlling from the full mount.
Jansen avoids the attempt from Willie to control.
Jansen looking to control but Willie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Willie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jansen avoids the attempt from Willie to control.
Jansen tries to control but Willie wriggling away.
Jansen avoids the attempt from Willie to control.#T9##SUB2#
Jansen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Jansen working for a guillotine from mount but Willie is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Jansen wants to finish this one by submission but Willie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jansen.
Jansen looking to control but Willie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jansen avoids the attempt from Willie to control.#SUB2#
Jansen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jansen controlling the pace for now. #T10#
It looks like Jansen 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.
Willie regains half guard.
Willie wants to improve his position but Jansen is controlling well.
Willie moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Willie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jansen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Willie (0) vs (11) Jansen
Jansen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Jansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willie keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Willie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Jansen is working to tighten his grip on Willie's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Willie has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jansen is really squeezing tight and eventually Willie passes out! Jansen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darren Jansen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
John scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
John stalling.
John wants to free his trapped foot but Jansen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
John seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
John wants to pass the guard but Jansen is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jansen wants to control but John is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Jansen is pressing down on John's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Jansen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John defends it easily.#SUB#
Jansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. John doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. John manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
John slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that John 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jansen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but John defends well and Jansen ends up having to push John into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. John sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jansen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and John counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John 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.
Jansen tries to buck John off but John is having none of it.#T3#
John advances to full mount.
John sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
John with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
John looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
John's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
John is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jansen is surviving well by controlling John's body position as best he can.
Jansen is working to get back to half guard.
John tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from John.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy John dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
John drives through with a takedown into guard.
John advances position into side control!
John content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jansen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Jansen is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
John tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jansen is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Jansen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
John controls the position.
Jansen is not content to let John control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
John in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. John tries to avoid it but Jansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag John to the ground. John escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jansen as John shoots in.
Jansen tries for a takedown but John circles away easily#TD2#
and John counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jansen won't be happy with that.
John moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
John tries to advance position but instead Jansen slips a leg back in to half guard.
John is thwarting Jansen's attempts to control the position.#T4#
John with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Jansen looking for submissions off his back.
John takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jansen is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
John dives in for a single leg takedown but Jansen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jansen shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
John shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Jansen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jimmy John has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jansen wants to improve his position but John is controlling well.
#T1#
Jansen is looking to control John's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jansen avoid being mounted?
John stalling. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jansen wants to control but John is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
John fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
John decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
John is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
John is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Jansen trying to control but John postures up.
John is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
John wants to work for an arm triangle but Jansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
John content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
John is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jansen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time John.
Jansen tries to roll over but John keeps him under control.
Darren Jansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy John is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jansen trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well John has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy John! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
John manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jansen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jansen's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John sitting in guard here, content to control.
John advances to half guard.
Jansen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Jansen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
John not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jansen's guard.
John wants to pass the guard but Jansen is defending well. #SUB#
John wants to work for an arm triangle but Jansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Jansen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
John passes into half guard.
John performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
John is pressing down on Jansen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jansen is holding on for now.
John perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
John moves nicely into side control.
John trying to control the position but Jansen is working away.
John controls the position from side control.#T3#
Jansen prevents John from moving into mount.
Jansen wants to control but John postures up.
Jansen tries to bench press John off him but John keeps the position.
John is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jansen's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
John closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jansen's guard.
John not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jansen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. John is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jansen.
John tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Jansen wants to control but John postures up.
John controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
John is trying to get an arm triangle but Jansen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy John dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jansen or perhaps it was just good defense by John, which made it look bad.
John feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Jansen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows John to score an easy takedown into full guard.
John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
John slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jansen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jansen's legs.
John advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Jansen tries to lock up and control but John gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
John sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
John pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
John avoids the attempt from Jansen to control.
John controlling from the full mount.
Jansen is desperately trying to improve his position but John has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
John controlling his opponent.
John prevents Jansen from getting the reversal.
Jansen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jimmy John overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
John takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
John takes Jansen's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jansen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
John keeps control of the position easily here as Jansen tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
John looking for the choke from the back.
Jansen tries to break free.
John trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jansen doesn't escape.
John has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jansen tries to escape but John has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
John trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jansen doesn't escape.
Jansen tries to break free.
John has good solid back control here.
Jansen rolls, trying to escape but John keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy John dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
John stuffs the takedown.
Jansen fails with a takedown attempt.
John stuffs the takedown attempt from Jansen. Jansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimmy John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Jansen.
Jansen closes this distance looking for a takedown but John circles away.#TD#
John manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jansen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jansen's guard now, I'm sure.
John sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
John passes into half guard.
John is controlling the pace.
Jansen is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with John in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
John trying to mount his opponent but Jansen defends it. #SUB2#
Jansen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
John tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jansen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jansen is trying to maintain the position but John is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
John scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
John passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jansen! #T3#
Jansen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
John takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jansen is desperately trying to improve his position but John has a good base and remains in mount.
John content just to control the position here.
Jansen is in all sorts of trouble here.
John tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Jansen tries to reverse the position but John maintains control.
John content just to control the position here.
John's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Darren Jansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy John showed his dominance in that final round.
Well John has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy John! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1004 Round 1
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Short Cake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jansen tries to roll over but Short Cake keeps him under control.
Short Cake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Short Cake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Short Cake prevents Jansen from improving his position.
Short Cake trying to control from half guard but Jansen is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short Cake controlling the action here.
Jansen tries to roll over but Short Cake keeps him under control.#T1#
Short Cake trying to control the pace.
Short Cake is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Short Cake.#TD2#
Short Cake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jansen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Short Cake controlling from side mount.
Jansen sneaks back into half guard.
Short Cake stalling.
Jansen is refusing to be controlled, as Short Cake sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Short Cake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jansen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Short Cake wants to get back to his feet.
Jansen is concentrating on defense, preventing Short Cake from advancing position.
Short Cake is trying to control the action in half guard but Jansen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Short Cake tries to pass to full mount but Jansen defends it.
Jansen is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Short Cake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short Cake taking a breather here.
Short Cake landing a few strikes.
Short Cake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jansen keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short Cake controls the position.
Short Cake misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strawberry Short Cake 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##TD2#
Short Cake feints and as Jansen raises his hands in defense, Short Cake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jansen is looking for a triangle but Short Cake pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short Cake wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Short Cake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Short Cake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jansen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jansen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansen trying to control but Short Cake is working from the bottom.
Short Cake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Short Cake is trying to control the position but Jansen postures up.
Jansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Short Cake wants to stand but Jansen is controlling the position.
Short Cake keeping moving, preventing Jansen from controlling successfully.
Short Cake trying to control the position here.
Jansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Short Cake is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Short Cake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jansen lands a couple of digs.
Jansen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jansen wants to control from the top but Short Cake keeps moving. #T3#
Jansen is pushing down on Short Cake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Short Cake is fighting to maintain full guard but Jansen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jansen not doing much here.
Jansen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short Cake for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Short Cake throws a leg kick but Jansen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Short Cake tries to avoid it but Jansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Short Cake to the ground. Short Cake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Short Cake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jansen tries for a takedown but Short Cake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Short Cake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Short Cake sprawls and moves away.
Short Cake fails with a takedown attempt.
Short Cake throws a sloppy head kick and Jansen moves out of range easily.
Jansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Short Cake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jansen's half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jansen is defending against the submission attempts here by Short Cake.
Jansen is looking to control Short Cake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jansen avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strawberry Short Cake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Short Cake as he avoids it easily.
Short Cake tries to clinch there but Jansen circles away.
Short Cake throws a head kick that misses.
Jansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Short Cake is fending him off so far but Jansen persists. Nope, Short Cake circles away and we're back to standing.
Jansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Short Cake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jansen somewhat.
Short Cake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Short Cake tries to sprawl but Jansen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short Cake wants to get back to his feet.
Short Cake is looking to control Jansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Short Cake avoid being mounted?#T1#
Jansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Short Cake wants to control but Jansen is keeping busy.
Jansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Short Cake moves into full guard.
#T2#
Jansen passes Short Cake's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jansen 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.
#SUB2#
Short Cake looking for submissions off his back.
Jansen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Short Cake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Short Cake is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Jansen wants to work for an arm triangle but Short Cake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Short Cake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Short Cake is defending against the submission attempts here by Jansen.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Short Cake is trying to maintain the position but Jansen is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Short Cake sprawls well. He's pushed Jansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Short Cake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jansen as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jansen is defended easily by Short Cake.
Short Cake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darren Jansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short Cake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strawberry Short Cake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Short Cake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jansen somewhat.
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 Darren Jansen.
Well Short Cake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Strawberry Short Cake!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Strawberry Short Cake!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Strawberry Short Cake!
Strawberry Short Cake wins by unanimous decision! |
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