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Event:
Highland 186
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Cane shoots and misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like JIggabo Cane has been cut.
Luciano shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Cane takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Luciano sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Cane bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
Our winner, Antonio Luciano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 177
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Cane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cane passes to full mount!
Cane fails to advance to Tonioli's back. #SUB2#
Tonioli defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cane.
Tonioli is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tonioli tries to reverse the position but Cane maintains control.
Cane fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Cane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tonioli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonioli is trying to control Cane's posture but Cane avoids it. #SUB2#
Cane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonioli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Cane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cane tries for a kimura but Tonioli is defending well.
Tonioli struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Cane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tonioli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Cane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tonioli tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Tonioli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tonioli! #SUB2#
Tonioli is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cane locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Tonioli is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JIggabo Cane! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Cane goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.
Cane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Darren Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JIggabo Cane.
Cane looks winded!#KD#
Frost lands a big right hand that sends Cane crashing to the mat! Frost stays standing though and waves Cane back to his feet!#ROC#Cane is rocked!#CUT#It looks like JIggabo Cane has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cane's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Frost before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Frost!
A very excited looking Darren Frost 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:
VFC 90 Welch vs Schwarzchild
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Meuneix gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cane to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cane prevents Meuneix from getting back to his feet.
Cane passes into half guard.
Cane is pressing down on Meuneix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meuneix is holding on for now.
Cane prevents Meuneix from standing back up.
Cane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meuneix!
Cane seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Meuneix is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cane is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Meuneix to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Meuneix shrugs it off.
Meuneix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meuneix tries to get out of the position.
Cane is looking to work his way around to Meuneix's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T1#
Cane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Meuneix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cane on the ground.#SUB2#
Cane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Meuneix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Cane has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Meuneix is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JIggabo Cane! |
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Event:
VFC 84 Chong vs Rhodes
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Murphy leaves Cane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cane.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Cane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cane or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JIggabo Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Cane shoots in.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cane somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Cane shoots in.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Cane out cold! Cane is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Murphy! |
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Event:
VFC 74 Huygens vs Masters
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Narloch throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane fails with the takedown
letting Narloch counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like JIggabo Cane has been cut.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Narloch.
Narloch scores with a sloppy right hand. Cane should have avoided that one. #ROC#Cane is rocked!
Cane with a poor takedown
and Narloch counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Narloch! |
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Event:
VFC 65 Crawley vs Hanen
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Cane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Heatley's half guard.
Cane stops Heatley from getting back to his feet.
Cane works his way into full mount!
Cane wants to take his opponent's back but Heatley doesn't allow it.
Cane is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cane looking to secure an arm triangle but Heatley defends it well. #SUB2#
Cane working for a submission but Heatley is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heatley stops Cane from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1##SUB2#
Cane is working for a guillotine from mount but Heatley frees his head quite easily.
Heatley is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cane pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Heatley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Heatley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heatley is controlling an arm, preventing Cane from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Heatley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cane.
Heatley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T2#
Heatley is controlling an arm, preventing Cane from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Cane jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Heatley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Heatley and Cane has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Cane is trying to get an arm triangle but Heatley is defending well.
Heatley tries to escape but Cane is in control. #SUB2#
Cane is trying to get an arm triangle but Heatley is defending well. #SUB2#
Cane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heatley, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Cane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heatley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heatley, who protects the arm well.
Heatley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cane asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Cane in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Heatley is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JIggabo Cane! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Cane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manchest to the mat! Manchest manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Cane 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.
Cane passes Manchest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cane moves to the back position.
Manchest is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Cane has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Manchest is defending well but eventually Cane manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Manchest has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JIggabo Cane! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Cane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cane wants to pass the guard but Ito is defending well.
Cane is looking to pass Ito's guard but actually Ito recovers to full guard.
Cane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cane is looking to pass into half guard but Ito pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ito is in guard.#REVB#
Cane looking for a sweep. Not yet Cane, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ito trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Cane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ito is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Cane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cane is looking for a triangle here but Ito uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ito wants to control but Cane is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cane is looking to reverse the position.
Cane is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Ito seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cane tries to bench press Ito off him but Ito keeps the position.
Cane is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ito is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cane is looking to escape. #T3#
Cane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cane tries to roll over but Ito keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cane is staying active underneath Ito, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ito doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
#TD#
Cane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ito looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ito looks winded!#SUB#
Cane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ito, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Cane is trying to get an arm triangle but Ito is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cane is working to tighten his grip on Ito's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ito has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cane is really squeezing tight and eventually Ito passes out! Cane breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). JIggabo Cane! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Cane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Cane is looking for a kimura but Reiger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cane to get the leverage.
Cane is pressing down on Reiger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reiger is holding on for now.
Reiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Cane wants to work for an arm triangle but Reiger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cane tries to pass to full mount but Reiger defends it. #SUB#
Cane seems to be looking for submissions.
Cane wants to pass the guard but Reiger is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reiger has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Reiger is defending against the submission attempts here by Cane.
#T1#
Reiger won't allow Cane to pass to mount.
Reiger tries to roll over but Cane keeps him under control.
Cane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cane tries to take Reiger's back but instead Reiger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reiger.
Reiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reiger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cane is looking to pass into half guard but Reiger pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reiger is in guard.#REVB##T2#
Cane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reiger trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Cane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cane tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Cane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reiger won't allow Cane to sweep him here.
Cane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Cane is looking for a kimura but Reiger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cane to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reiger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Cane works his way into full mount!
Cane wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cane is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reiger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reiger!
Cane keeping moving, preventing Reiger from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Cane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reiger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reiger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cane can't keep his opponent in guard - Reiger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cane tries to get to full guard but Reiger has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reiger is trying to control the action in half guard but Cane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JIggabo Cane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Reiger misses #TD#
so Cane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cane looking to pass the guard.
Cane postures up.
Cane forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Cane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cane wants to pass to mount but Reiger is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Reiger is trying to maintain the position but Cane is very close to passing his half guard.
Cane is pressing down on Reiger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reiger is holding on for now.
Reiger tries to kick Cane off but Cane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reiger is looking for a sweep. Cane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reiger is breathing heavily.#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.
Cane is looking to advance position but Reiger won't allow it.
Reiger is trying to maintain the position but Cane is very close to passing his half guard.
Cane wants to pass to mount but Reiger is defending the position. #SUB#
Cane is looking for a kimura but Reiger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cane to get the leverage.
Cane works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reiger has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cane tries for a kimura but Reiger is defending well. #SUB#
Cane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Cane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reiger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reiger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Cane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reiger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cane off and has taken his back!#T4#
Reiger doesn't have the hooks in and Cane manages to turn into his guard.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reiger can do to turn this around?
Cane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reiger is keeping the position for now.
Reiger wants to sweep but no luck.
JIggabo Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reiger's guard.
Cane tries to pass to full mount but Reiger defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cane prevents Reiger from improving his position.
Cane tries to pass to full mount but Reiger defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JIggabo Cane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Cane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Cane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reiger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reiger manages to get back to half guard.
Cane wants to free his trapped foot but Reiger is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Cane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reiger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cane.
Reiger is trying to get back to full guard.
Reiger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Cane looking to pass the guard.
Reiger has his hands on Cane's head, controlling the position.
Cane tries to free his leg and advance position but Reiger is retaining full guard.
Cane trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reiger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Cane wants to sweep here but Reiger controlling him for the moment.
Reiger wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Cane looking for a sweep. Not yet Cane, not yet.
Cane keeping moving, preventing Reiger from controlling successfully.
Reiger preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cane looking for a guillotine here but Reiger defends easily.
Reiger won't allow Cane to sweep him here. #T3#
Reiger forces his way into half guard.
Cane is refusing to be controlled, as Reiger sits in half guard.
Cane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reiger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reiger's back!
Cane keeps control of the position as Reiger tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cane tightening his grip on Reiger, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Cane working for the choke. #T4#
Reiger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Reiger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Cane looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Cane is working for a rear naked choke. Reiger is not defending it well and Cane has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Reiger refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Reiger's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JIggabo Cane! |
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