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Event:
BKFC - 205 Bracket
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Jenkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jenkins lands a jab to Kane's midsection.
Kane shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Kane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jenkins is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Kane trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Kane working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Kane wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it. #T1#
Jenkins keeping control of the position.
Jenkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jenkins controlling Kane's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alan Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kareem Kane.
Kane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alan Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jenkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Jenkins thuds his right hand into Kane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kane throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Nice cross by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Kareem Kane has been cut.#T3#
Jenkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Kane drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a body shot. #TD#
Jenkins decides to pull guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Kane is fighting to break Jenkins's control of his arms but Jenkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Jenkins pulls Kane in to control the position.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Jenkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Jenkins has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kane doesn't defend quickly enough and Jenkins has managed to lock this one up! Can Kane escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jenkins on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alan Jenkins!
Alan Jenkins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
King of the Jungle
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kane kicks Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Kane moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kane has picked Brown up - he's going for a ride! Kane dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brown manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Kane lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Kane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Kane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Kane is now in Brown's guard.
Kane tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Kane preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mike Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kane enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position.
More stalling from Brown.
Brown trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Brown will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Kane gets the takedown into side control.
Kane trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown prevents Kane from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
Kane tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kane's best efforts.#T1#
Kane throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown seems keen to control Kane's posture.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Brown pulls Kane in close to his closed guard and prevents Kane from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Kane's head coaches at Battle House MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Kane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
Kareem Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown postures up in Kane's guard and throws a big left but Kane blocks it.
Kane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.#T3#
Brown distracts Kane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Kane's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brown connects with a body shot.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane darts in trying to clinch
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kareem Kane has been cut.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Brown lands a left and a right that sends Kane crashing to the canvas! Brown dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Kane is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Kane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kane takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Brown's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Brown!
A very excited looking Mike Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Junglefights 5
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Gruber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Kane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gruber was covering up waiting for the punch and Kane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kane pushes down on Gruber's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kane is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gruber is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kareem Kane! |
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Event:
Junglefights 3
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kane throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side.
Dong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kane slaps away a takedown attempt from Dong, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane thows a huge punch but Dong dodges it nicely.
Dong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head. #T1#
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong controlling Kane's posture.
Kane wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Kane throws a big elbow that misses.
Dong controlling the position.
Dong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane postures up.
Dong is pulling down on Kane's head. It's preventing any offense from Kane, at least for the moment.
Kane wants to stand and escape but instead Dong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Dong controlling from the top position.
Kane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kareem Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Dong.#BC#
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kane drives through with a takedown into Dong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dong is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Dong has Kane pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong, which made it look bad.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Dong dodges the punch combination from Kane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kareem Kane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kane content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dong is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dong is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Dong shows good takedown defense.
Dong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dong takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
And Kane counters with a quick kick to the body but Dong blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Kane. Those never looked like landing.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dong defends well and Kane ends up having to push Dong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dong as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane wants to slow Dong down by chopping away at his legs.
Dong flicks out a counter leg kick but Kane steps away.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dong manages to circle out of the way.
Dong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kane rather than just go for the knockout.
Dong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane goes for a double leg but Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dong continues to drive forward.
Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong. #T4#
Dong effectively controlling the action here.
Kane can't get the takedown.
Kane jumps guard but Dong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong just leaning against Kane, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Long Dong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kane takes one on the button.#TD#
Kane 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.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Dong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dong prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Dong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
Dong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#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 stalling from Dong.
Kane wants to control but Dong postures up.
Kane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kane tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dong easily slips into full mount!
Dong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane has given up his back. Will we see Dong going for some submissions?
Kane trying to control the hands but Dong breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Kane right now.
Kane just trying to survive but Dong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
What can Kane do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Dong 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.
Long Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dong 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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