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Event:
NYCL 17 - Hittah vs Wellstone
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Murakami lands a head shot.
Jenning throws a body kick that misses
enabling Murakami to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Murakami.
Murakami connects with a body shot that sends Jenning's belly button to the back.
Murakami misses with a hook. Jenning ducked under it nicely.
Murakami swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Jenning counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murakami!
Jenning tries to score with some ground and pound. Murakami controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Jenning is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Murakami looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jenning gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Murakami is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jenning lets go of the hold and Murakami can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Jenning!
Xavier Jenning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYCL 9 - Goon vs Foster
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Thomson is predictable there #TD#
and Jenning counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomson is being controlled here. #SUB#
Jenning is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jenning has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Jenning tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomson is looking for a sweep.
Jenning throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomson struggling a bit here.
Thomson is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Jenning politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jenning prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1##SUB#
Jenning tries for a kimura but Thomson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Thomson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jenning off and has taken his back!
Thomson controlling well, preventing Jenning from escaping the position.
My spies in Cozad MMA London inform me that Thomson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Jenning defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thomson's arms.
Thomson not allowing Jenning to control his hands.
Thomson is looking to control Jenning but Jenning is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jenning tries to escape but Thomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Jenning trying to control the hands but Thomson breaks the grip.
Thomson doesn't have the hooks in and Jenning manages to turn into his guard.
Thomson working a defensive guard here.
Thomson wants to sweep here but Jenning controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thomson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomson is trying to keep Jenning in close.
Jenning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Jenning is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Jenning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thomson wants to sweep here but Jenning controlling him for the moment.
Thomson working a defensive guard but Jenning passes into half guard.
Jenning content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thomson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomson tries to kick Jenning off but Jenning keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Jenning is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenning.
Thomson is trying to stand up here but Jenning is controlling him well.
Jenning prevents Thomson from improving his position.
Jenning thows a huge punch but Thomson dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Jenning is looking for a kimura but Thomson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenning to get the leverage.
Jenning prevents Thomson from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenning is controlling the pace.
Thomson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenning is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Jenning dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thomson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenning swivels and escapes.#TD#
Jenning is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomson's half guard.#SUB#
Jenning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jenning wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jenning controlling the action here.
Jenning is thwarting Thomson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenning is controlling the pace.
Thomson tries to get to full guard but Jenning has control of the leg. #T1#
Thomson trying to hold on to Jenning's head to control him but Jenning postures up.
#SUB#
Jenning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jenning is keen to just control but Thomson is a slippery customer.
Jenning works his way into full mount!
Thomson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thomson tries to hold on but Jenning postures up.
Thomson really wants to buck Jenning off and get back to his feet.
Jenning controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomson reaches up to try and control the position but Jenning seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Thomson rolls and tries to escape and now Jenning has his back!
Jenning doesn't have the hooks in and Thomson manages to turn into his guard.
Thomson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Jenning is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thomson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jenning's body to avoid the submission. Jenning has instead reached around Thomson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jenning arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xavier Jenning!
Xavier Jenning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYCL - Jun vs Olatunji
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Jenning takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Jenning closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goon to the mat! Goon manages to get full guard.
Goon kicks Jenning off and gets to his feet.
Goon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jenning with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goon counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenning wants to counter with a clinch but Goon pushes him away.
Jenning has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goon finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenning's head. #CL2#
Jenning takes the fight into the clinch.
Jenning drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenning shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Jenning.#T1#
Jenning tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenning somewhat.
Savage Goon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenning throws a head kick that misses.
Goon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Goon gets caught flat footed, as Jenning shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jenning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenning prevents Goon from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Goon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenning wants to control from the top but Goon keeps moving. #ES#
Goon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jenning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goon walks away with a smile on his face. Jenning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jenning gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xavier Jenning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goon clobbers Jenning with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Jenning is rocked!
Jenning's coach down at Fight Club Gym 600pw was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jenning's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenning misses with a right hand
and Goon counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Jenning falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Savage Goon!
The defeated Xavier Jenning had this to say: 'I want to say thank to all the fans, My manager drake and I will come back better than before. Thank you'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Jenning walks into a left hand.
Jenning wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Joao Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva cracks Jenning with a right hand to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Da Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jenning takes a step back to recover.
No luck for Jenning with that takedown attempt.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jenning has time to react.
Jenning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva sprawls well. Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenning gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Da Silva cracks Jenning with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenning scrambles back to his feet.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
Jenning fails with a takedown attempt.
Joao Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Jenning.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Jenning clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jenning pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jenning looking for a triangle here. Da Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Jenning pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Da Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xavier Jenning!
A victorious Xavier Jenning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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