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Event:
SMASH: Bishop vs Kruger
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Janssen has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Janssen has hold of one of Dragic's legs. Dragic is fighting the takedown attempt but Janssen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Janssen postures up in Dragic's guard and throws a big left but Dragic blocks it. Janssen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dragic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Janssen throwing strikes from guard but Dragic blocks nicely. Janssen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Janssen is sitting in close to Dragic's body. Dragic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Janssen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Janssen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dragic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Goran Dragic! An out of breath Goran Dragic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1# Vatsadze lands with a right hand. A swing and a miss from Vatsadze. Vatsadze cracks Janssen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Janssen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Janssen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Janssen misses with a takedown attempt and Vatsadze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Janssen fails to land the takedown. Vatsadze lands a right hook to the body.
Vatsadze throws out a powerful jab. Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss. Vatsadze misses with a hook. Janssen ducked under it nicely. Janssen feints the counter takedown. Janssen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Vatsadze counters by clinching up. Murtaz Vatsadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vatsadze is pressed up against the cage. Janssen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vatsadze down to the mat. Vatsadze avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Vatsadze digs a good hook to Janssen's body.
#CL# Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1# Vatsadze is defending well against a takedown attempt. Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
Janssen looks winded! Vatsadze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut. Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze cracks Janssen with a nice body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze. Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A hook to the body from Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vatsadze tries to score a body lock takedown but Janssen shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head. Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. Vatsadze lands with a light punch inside. Janssen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vatsadze prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Janssens head. #CUT#That has opened up Wesley Janssen's cut even more. Vatsadze lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Nice body punch from Vatsadze. Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut. Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
A short right from Vatsadze. Vatsadze works on Janssen's body with a couple of short punches. Vatsadze works on Janssen's body with a couple of short punches. Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike. Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside. Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut. Vatsadze lands a hook that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Vatsadze.#ROC#Janssen is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Wesley Janssen's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
Janssen is still on wobbly legs! Can Vatsadze finish him? Vatsadze lands a shot to the body. Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Janssen is blocking nicely.
Janssen seems to have recovered his senses. Vatsadze lands an uppercut. Vatsadze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut. Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.#T3# Nice body punch from Vatsadze - that landed with a thud.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#Wesley Janssen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Vatsadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Vatsadze lands a damaging elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vatsadze creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Janssen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Janssen drops to his knees and Vatsadze pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze! Post fight, an emotional Murtaz Vatsadze said 'There can be only one! Next!'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Janssen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Heisenberg to the ground. Janssen is now in Heisenberg's guard. Heisenberg working a defensive guard here.
Janssen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Janssen connects with a couple of short punches. Janssen forces his way into half guard. Heisenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Janssen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Heisenberg is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wesley Janssen! |
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Event:
Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1# Lachmann throws a leg kick #TD2# and Janssen counters with a single leg into guard. Lachmann didn't expect that. Lachmann trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Janssen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Lachmann has his foot on Janssen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Janssen works his way back into a safe position though. Janssen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Janssen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Janssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lachmann keeping moving, preventing Janssen from controlling successfully. Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Lachmann working for a triangle but Janssen defends it easily.
Janssen cracks Lachmann with a solid left hand.#SUB# Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Janssen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lachmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Janssen throws a big elbow that misses. Lachmann has momentary wrist control but Janssen slips an elbow through the middle. Lachmann controls Janssen momentarily but Janssen frees himself. #SUB# Janssen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lachmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janssen has managed to get both his arms back between Lachmann's legs - danger averted. Janssen lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Janssen trying to control but Lachmann is working from the bottom. Lachmann trying to keep a closed guard but Janssen is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Janssen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lachmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janssen has Lachmann in his guard.#REVR##T2# Janssen keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass. Janssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lachmann is one step ahead there. Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Janssen wants to sweep but no luck. Lachmann advances position into side control!#SUB# Lachmann has hold of Janssen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Janssen seems comfortable defending it but Lachmann has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Janssen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Janssen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lachmann couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludwig Lachmann! |
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Event:
Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1# Janssen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ruiha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Janssen. A swing and a miss from Ruiha. Janssen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ruiha sprawls and moves away. Ruiha throws a series of punches but Janssen moves out of range. Janssen misses with a takedown attempt - Ruiha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ruiha lands an overhand right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Janssen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Ruiha counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut. Janssen closes the distance and clinches up with Ruiha, looking for a takedown. Janssen pushes Ruiha against the cage but Ruiha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ruiha swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD# and Janssen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruiha won't be happy with that. #T1# Janssen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Ruiha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ruiha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Janssen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Janssen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ruiha is avoiding damage well.
Janssen working the body and head with strikes. Ruiha is not content to let Janssen control the position. Ruiha is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Janssen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ruiha down.
#CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Janssen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruiha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Janssen throws an elbow but Ruiha slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2# Janssen working the ground and pound but Ruiha is defending the strikes. Janssen 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. Ruiha tries to bench press Janssen off him but Janssen keeps the position. Janssen controlling the position. #SUB# Janssen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ruiha is trying to escape and Janssen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ruiha is forced to tap! Nice work there by Janssen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Janssen! |
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Event:
Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lachmann. Janssen tries to improve position but can't. Janssen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Janssen is looking to improve his position.
Janssen gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Janssen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lachmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lachmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lachmann wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving. Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lachmann is working hard here to advance position. Lachmann stopping the sweep attempt from Janssen. Janssen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2# Lachmann lying in Janssen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Janssen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lachmann taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Janssen! |
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Event:
Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1# McMaggara has a takedown stuffed. Janssen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMaggara. McMaggara shoots in looking for a takedown. Janssen tries to sprawl out of it but McMaggara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Janssen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've been hearing reports that McMaggara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. A telegraphed takedown attempt from McMaggara is defended easily by Janssen. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandingo McMaggara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# McMaggara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Janssen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McMaggara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. McMaggara is thwarting Janssen's attempts to control the position. Janssen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# McMaggara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! McMaggara is looking to work his way around to Janssen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Janssen is wriggling around trying to escape.
McMaggara wants to take his opponent's back but Janssen doesn't allow it. McMaggara trying to control but Janssen is having none of it. #T2# Janssen is desperately trying to improve his position but McMaggara has a good base and remains in mount. McMaggara tries to control but Janssen wriggling away. Janssen 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. McMaggara is trying to control the action in half guard but Janssen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Janssen regains full guard. Nicely done. McMaggara passes into half guard. #SUB2# Janssen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMaggara pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Janssen looking for submissions from an awkward position here. McMaggara prevents Janssen from improving his position. Janssen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. McMaggara controlling the action here.#T3# Janssen is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Janssen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMaggara pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Janssen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. McMaggara sitting and controlling from the half guard. Janssen is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# McMaggara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Janssen sees it coming and defends easily. McMaggara wants to pass to mount but Janssen is defending the position. #T4# 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. Janssen works his way to full guard. Good work. Janssen looking for a sweep. Not yet Janssen, not yet. McMaggara pushes down on Janssen's leg and manages to get into half guard. Janssen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McMaggara stopping the sweep attempt from Janssen.#SUB2# Janssen has his foot on McMaggara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMaggara works his way back into a safe position though. McMaggara wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving. #SUB2# Janssen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Janssen wants to sweep here but McMaggara controlling him for the moment. McMaggara is pushing down on Janssen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Janssen is fighting to maintain full guard but McMaggara has managed to sneak the leg through. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandingo McMaggara dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# McMaggara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Janssen pinned against the cage. Janssen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. McMaggara with a poor takedown #TD2# and Janssen counters with a takedown into side control. McMaggara manages to get back to half guard. McMaggara is trying to maintain the position but Janssen is very close to passing his half guard. McMaggara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Janssen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Janssen's back! Janssen breaks McMaggara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Janssen won't allow McMaggara to sweep him here. #SUB# McMaggara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Janssen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB# McMaggara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Janssen is in close to McMaggara's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# McMaggara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janssen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Janssen landing with the ground and pound. Janssen is in close to McMaggara's body, working some short punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Janssen distracts McMaggara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# McMaggara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Janssen defends it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Janssen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2# Janssen landing some decent shots from guard. Janssen landing with the ground and pound. McMaggara is trying to keep Janssen in close.
Janssen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMaggara is keeping the position for now. Janssen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Janssen is working McMaggara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Janssen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Janssen postures up in McMaggara's guard and throws a big left but McMaggara blocks it. McMaggara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3# Janssen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Check out the look on Janssen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Janssen working the head and body with strikes. McMaggara tries to get back to half guard but can't. Janssen working the ground and pound. #ROC2#McMaggara is rocked! McMaggara sneaks back into half guard. Ground and pound from Janssen. Janssen scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Janssen drops an elbow to the side of McMaggara's head. #T4# Janssen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McMaggara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Janssen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. McMaggara has hold of Janssen's hands but Janssen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Oh McMaggara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Janssen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McMaggara! McMaggara seems to have got his legs back now. Janssen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McMaggara's face.
This has been an exciting period of action! Janssen postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked McMaggara badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Janssen around the waist but Janssen pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Janssen is the winner by TKO! Janssen jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Janssen! |
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Event:
Highland 61
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1# Janssen fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Xan swings for the body but Janssen moves out of range.
A big right from Xan misses. Xan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Janssen.
Xan leaves Janssen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Xan fails to land with a series of punches.
Xan swings for the body but Janssen moves out of range.
Janssen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL# Xan moves into the clinch. Xan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Janssen blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Xan fails to land. Good body shot from Xan.
Janssen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xan throws a head punch that misses. Xan struggles to land a body shot inside as Janssen controls his hands.
Xan misses with the head strike.
Xan throws a punch but it's blocked by Janssen. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xan. Xan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Janssen prevents a body shot from Xan. Xan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. Janssen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Amaharo Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen. Xan misses with a punch on the inside.
Xan misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Janssen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Xan regains guard.
Janssen is looking to work some ground and pound but Xan has wrist control. Xan wants to sweep here but Janssen controlling him for the moment. Xan controls Janssen momentarily but Janssen frees himself. #SUB2# Janssen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janssen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Janssen trying to control but Xan is working from the bottom. Xan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xan tries to get out of the position. Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss. Janssen stopping the sweep attempt from Xan. Xan is working hard here to advance position. Xan keeping moving, preventing Janssen from controlling successfully. Xan looking for a sweep. Not yet Xan, not yet. We've been hearing good reports from Xan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Janssen looking to pass the guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Janssen stands up over Xan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Janssen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xan! #REVR# Janssen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xan throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3# Xan lands a decent elbow from side control. Janssen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Xan scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut. Janssen sneaks back into half guard. Janssen works his way to full guard. Good work. Janssen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Janssen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Janssen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xan's guard. #REVB# Xan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Xan keeping full guard, as Janssen tries to pass. Janssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Xan wants to sweep here but Janssen controlling him for the moment. #T4# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Xan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssen defends well. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Janssen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Xan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Janssen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Janssen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Janssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Janssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Xan wants to improve his position but Janssen is controlling well.
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. Janssen connects with a nice short shot to Xan's temple. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amaharo Xan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Wesley Janssen's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Janssen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL# Xan moves into the clinch successfully.
Janssen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Xan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Janssen's elbow. Janssen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xan lands a hook that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. #TD# Xan pulls guard effortlessly. Janssen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Janssen throws a big elbow that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Janssen preventing the sweep. Janssen trying to control but Xan is working from the bottom. Xan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Janssen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janssen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1# Xan is trying to keep Janssen in close.
Janssen distracts Xan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wesley Janssen has got the better of the ground game so far. Xan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Janssen stopping the sweep attempt from Xan. Xan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Janssen throws a big elbow that misses. Xan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Janssen postures up in Xan's guard and throws a big left but Xan blocks it. Xan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janssen is one step ahead there. Xan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janssen can do to turn this around? Janssen working some strikes from top position.#T2# Janssen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Xan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janssen on the ground. Xan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Janssen working some strikes from top position. Janssen postures up and lands a big shot to Xan's brow. Janssen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Janssen preventing the sweep. Janssen landing with the ground and pound. Janssen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Janssen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Janssen cracks Xan with a solid left hand.#T3# Janssen won't allow Xan to sweep him here. Janssen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Janssen connects with a couple of short punches. Janssen lands a couple of elbows. Janssen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Janssen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Xan 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. Janssen landing with the ground and pound. Janssen scoring with some ground and pound. Janssen preventing the sweep. #T4# Janssen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB# Xan has his foot on Janssen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Janssen works his way back into a safe position though. Xan is pulling down on Janssen's head. It's preventing any offense from Janssen, at least for the moment. Janssen trying to control but Xan is working from the bottom. Xan tries to land a sweep but no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Janssen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Janssen preventing the sweep. Janssen stands up over Xan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Janssen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Wesley Janssen's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Xan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Janssen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Janssen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xan. Janssen feints the counter takedown. Janssen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xan but Xan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Xan takes the fight into the clinch. Janssen jumps guard but Xan stands there with Janssen around his waist. Janssen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xan pushes Janssen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Xan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Janssen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amaharo Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen. Xan misses with a looping right. Janssen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Xan misses with a straight left. Janssen shoots for a takedown but Xan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Janssen looks for a takedown but Xan sprawls well.#T1# A jab lands there for Xan. Xan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Janssen moves away. Janssen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Xan misses the target. Xan missing with a left hand there. Janssen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Janssen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xan defends it well.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Janssen successfully pulls guard.
Xan stands up over Janssen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Janssen wants to sweep here but Xan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Janssen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Janssen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Janssen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Xan lands a couple of elbows. Xan cracks Janssen with a solid left hand.#CUT#The cut above Wesley Janssen's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Xan works over Janssen with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#Wesley Janssen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wesley Janssen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amaharo Xan! Amaharo Xan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Highland 55
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1# Janssen shoots in but no luck this time. Janssen shoots in looking for a takedown. Getaldic tries to sprawl out of it but Janssen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Getaldic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. No luck for Janssen with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Getaldic leaves Janssen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Janssen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Janssen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1# Janssen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Janssen 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.
Janssen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Janssen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Janssen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2# Getaldic trying to control here.
Janssen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Getaldic defending well though. Ground and pound from Janssen. Getaldic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ground and pound from Janssen. Janssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Janssen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Getaldic has hold of Janssen's hands but Janssen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3# Getaldic is refusing to be controlled, as Janssen sits in half guard. Getaldic is trying to get back to full guard. Janssen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Getaldic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janssen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Janssen scoring with strikes to the body and head. Janssen is trying to control. Getaldic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Janssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Nice strikes from Janssen there. #ROC#Getaldic is rocked! Janssen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Getaldic is hurt! He's hurt bad - Janssen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Getaldic from any more punishment! Congratulations to Janssen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Janssen! |
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Event:
Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1# Janssen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Janssen shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Janssen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Turner throws a right hand that Janssen ducks under and follows up with a left that Janssen also avoids with ease. Janssen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sterling Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen. Janssen tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance. Janssen takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Janssen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turner to the mat! Turner manages to get full guard. Janssen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Turner wants to get back to his feet but Janssen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Janssen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Janssen landing some decent shots from guard. Janssen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janssen is controlling him. Janssen slips nicely into half guard. Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Turner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Janssen throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely. Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janssen is controlling him. Janssen postures up.
#T2# Janssen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head. Janssen lands a couple of elbows. Turner working a defensive guard here.
Janssen working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Turner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Janssen 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 Turner. Janssen cracks Turner with an elbow. That is naaassty. Janssen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Janssen looks up at the clock and then as Turner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Janssen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Janssen working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Turner is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Janssen scoring with punches from side control. Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position.#T3# Janssen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Turner is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Janssen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Janssen! Sterling Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'win next time'. |
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Event:
Highland 32
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Janssen. Janssen fails with the takedown.#CL# Yates closes the distance and pushes Janssen back into the cage. Yates is defending well against a takedown attempt. Otis Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen. Yates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Janssen looks winded! Yates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Janssen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Yates lands a nice shot to the body. Janssen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Yates digs a right hand into Janssen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janssen's gas tank. A short body shot lands from Yates as the two fighters clinch.
Yates lands a body punch in the clinch. Yates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. Yates lands a shoulder strike. Yates digs a right hand into Janssen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janssen's gas tank. This has been an exciting period of action! Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Janssen controls the action.
Yates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short right from Yates. Yates pushes Janssen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut. Yates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Nice body punch from Yates - that landed with a thud.
Yates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Yates scores with a hook to the body. Yates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A short right from Yates. Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yates lands with a left to the head. Yates scores with a hook to the body. Yates lands with a right to the head. Yates gets through Janssen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Janssen. A left hand lands to the body for Yates.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yates lands a nice uppercut. Yates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yates lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates. Yates cracks Janssen with a nice body shot. Yates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yates lands a body shot. #T2# Yates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yates lands with a left to the head. Yates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Janssen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Wesley Janssen's cut even more. A left hand lands to the body for Yates.
Janssen is still on wobbly legs! Can Yates finish him? Nice body punch from Yates. Janssen seems to have recovered his senses. Yates digs a right hand into Janssen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janssen's gas tank. A body shot lands from Yates.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
A right hook to the body lands for Yates.
A shot in the inside from Yates. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates. Yates gets through Janssen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yates. Yates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nice body punch from Yates - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates.#T3# A short right from Yates on the inside. Yates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates digs a right hand into Janssen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Janssen's gas tank. Yates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards. Still in the clinch, Yates scores with a nice short uppercut. Janssen is trying to force a seperation but Yates has the dominant position. Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Janssens head. Yates lands a left hand.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head. Yates lands with a right to the head. #KD# Yates drops Janssen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Janssen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Yates scores with a shot to the side of Janssen's head. Yates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Yates lands with a left to the head. #CUT#The cut above Wesley Janssen's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Yates lands an uppercut. Yates dips a shoulder and cracks Janssen with a mighty uppercut! Janssen falls back against the cage and Yates unloads with a barrage of strikes! Janssen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yates screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otis Yates! |
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Event:
Highland 21
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1# Janssen fails with the takedown#TD# and Manhoeff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Janssen won't be happy with that. Manhoeff working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut. Manhoeff working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Wesley Janssen's cut even more. Manhoeff wants to control but Janssen is keeping him busy. Janssen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Janssen looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Manhoeff thows a huge punch but Janssen dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Manhoeff slips a nice elbow through Janssen's hands, connecting with Janssen's forehead. Janssen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manhoeff scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#The cut above Wesley Janssen's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manhoeff lands a nice short elbow. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Janssen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manhoeff pulls his head out easily. Manhoeff winds up and cracks Janssen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wesley Janssen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Melvin Manhoeff! |
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Event:
Highland 11
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1# Janssen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsubekov is fending him off so far but Janssen persists. Nope, Tsubekov circles away and we're back to standing. Tsubekov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Janssen shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsubekov tries to sprawl out of it but Janssen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsubekov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Janssen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Tsubekov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsubekov. Rustam Tsubekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen. Janssen has Tsubekov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tsubekov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tsubekov tries to work over Janssen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tsubekov tries to throw a body punch but Janssen avoids it by throwing Tsubekov back against the cage. #TD# Tsubekov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Janssen regains guard immediately. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Tsubekov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Janssen wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tsubekov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Janssen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsubekov defends it easily.#SUB2# Janssen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Tsubekov stands and throws Janssen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Tsubekov controls the position from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Tsubekov. Tsubekov wants to control but Janssen is keeping him busy. A lull in the action here. Janssen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Janssen is looking for a sweep.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tsubekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janssen keeps working. Janssen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Janssen gets back to half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tsubekov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Janssen is looking to escape. Tsubekov is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# Janssen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Tsubekov is keen to just control but Janssen is a slippery customer. Janssen trying to control here.
Janssen is staying active underneath Tsubekov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Janssen moves into full guard.
Tsubekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Janssen is trying to control the position but Tsubekov postures up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Janssen looking to score a takedown here. Tsubekov is defending well but Janssen drives through and ends up in Tsubekov's guard.#T4##SUB# Janssen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been informed that Janssen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Tsubekov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Janssen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Tsubekov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Janssen looking for a sweep. Not yet Janssen, not yet. Tsubekov wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving. Tsubekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janssen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Tsubekov looking to sit in guard and control but Janssen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Janssen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tsubekov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janssen. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Tsubekov dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2# Janssen moves into the clinch. Tsubekov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tsubekov prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsubekov is struggling to control the position. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tsubekov struggles to land a body shot inside as Janssen controls his hands.
Tsubekov tries to stall but Janssen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Janssen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Janssen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsubekov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tsubekov tries to work over Janssen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Tsubekov lands a takedown into guard.
Tsubekov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Janssen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tsubekov wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving. #SUB2# Janssen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsubekov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Janssen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsubekov trying to control but Janssen is working from the bottom. Tsubekov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Janssen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Janssen is on top in guard.
#REVB# Janssen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tsubekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janssen is one step ahead there. Tsubekov is working hard here to advance position.#T2# Janssen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Tsubekov keeping full guard, as Janssen tries to pass. Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss. Tsubekov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsubekov is on top in guard.
#REVR# Janssen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Tsubekov wants to control but Janssen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Tsubekov keeping hold of Janssen's head, controlling as best he can. Janssen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Janssen is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsubekov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3# Tsubekov is trying to get back to full guard. Janssen looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Janssen scoring with strikes to the body and head. Janssen prevents Tsubekov from improving his position. Tsubekov taking some punishment here, with Janssen in his half guard. Tsubekov tries to get to full guard but Janssen has control of the leg. Tsubekov is looking to control Janssen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsubekov avoid being mounted? Tsubekov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Janssen scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Janssen lands a nice short elbow. Tsubekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tsubekov tries to get out of the position. Tsubekov tries to get to full guard but Janssen has control of the leg. Tsubekov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Janssen scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Tsubekov is looking for a sweep. Janssen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tsubekov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janssen is working away from the top position though. Janssen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Janssen scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tsubekov wants to improve his position but Janssen is controlling well.
Tsubekov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Janssen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Janssen shoots in for a takedown but Tsubekov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Janssen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsubekov swivels and escapes. Janssen fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rustam Tsubekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen. Tsubekov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Janssen. Janssen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Tsubekov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsubekov. Janssen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsubekov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tsubekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Janssen tries to sprawl out of it but Tsubekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Janssen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Janssen doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Tsubekov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Janssen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsubekov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Janssen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Janssen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Janssen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsubekov smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Janssen is defended easily by Tsubekov. Janssen has a takedown stuffed. Tsubekov is looking to counter the offense by Janssen and move into the clinch.#TD2# Janssen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tsubekov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Tsubekov tries to bench press Janssen off him but Janssen keeps the position. Janssen working away. Tsubekov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Janssen's best efforts. Tsubekov manages to get to full guard.
Janssen preventing the sweep. #T2# Tsubekov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janssen. Janssen throws an elbow that misses. Tsubekov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Janssen's guard. Nice move by Tsubekov!#REVR# Tsubekov wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving. Tsubekov won't allow Janssen to sweep him here. Tsubekov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Janssen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Janssen controls Tsubekov momentarily but Tsubekov frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tsubekov trying to control but Janssen is working from the bottom. #T3# Tsubekov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Janssen's guard. #SUB# Tsubekov is working for a kimura but Janssen is defending it quite comfortably.
Janssen is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Tsubekov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Janssen gets full guard. Tsubekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tsubekov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Janssen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tsubekov has his hands clasped together but Janssen extends and breaks Tsubekov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Janssen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Janssen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2021 |
#R1# Hadid wants to clinch but Janssen slips to the side#TD2# and Janssen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hadid! Janssen crunches a massive hammerfist down on Hadid - he's out! Janssen Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wesley Janssen! |
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