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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1# Qarase feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jardims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jardim scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Qarase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nice defenses there by Jardim. Qarase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jardim. Qarase misses with an uppercut. Jardim saw that one coming. A slow jab from Jardim misses its intended target. Jardim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Maycon Jardim has been cut. Jardim lands the left hand. Jardim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qarase. Qarase looks to land a right hand but Jardim moved out of range. The fighters circling - Jardim throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jardim defending well as Qarase loads up on a big left hand. Jardim staying out of range there. Jardim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Qarase lands a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jardim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1# Jardim works Qarase's body with a nice hook. Qarase uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jardim. Qarase is looking to counter punch. Jardim pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good work by Qarase as he checks the leg kick. Qarase throws a hook to the side of Jardim's head but Jardim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jardim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Qarase defends it well. Qarase misses with an uppercut. Jardim saw that one coming. Jardim misses with a straight right. Jardim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jardim misses with a hook
enabling Qarase to counter with a crisp jab. Qarase misses with a hook. Jardim ducked under it nicely. Qarase keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jardim throws a body kick that misses. Qarase swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A slow jab from Qarase misses its intended target. Jardim throws a right and a left that Qarase avoids nicely. Qarase is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jardim staying out of range there. Jardim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Qarase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Jardim shoots and misses and Qarase counters with a crisp right that sends Jardim to the canvas! Qarase follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jona Qarase! Jona Qarase bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Leung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jardim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Leung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Leung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jardim keeping moving, preventing Leung from controlling successfully. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jardim is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Jardim throws a sloppy strike and Leung has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jardim is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Leung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alvin Leung! Alvin Leung made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1# Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt. Jardim scores with a punch to the head. Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jardim. Jardim takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds. It seemed like Jardim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jardim throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range. Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds shoots for a double leg takedown but Jardim sprawls well. He's pushed Reynolds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jardim misses with a series of wild punches.
Jardim throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2# Jardim looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Reynolds has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jardim is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.#T1# Reynolds 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. Reynolds is pulling down on Jardim's head. It's preventing any offense from Jardim, at least for the moment. Jardim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jardim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.#SUB# Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Jardim defends easily.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jardim. Jardim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jardim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jardim wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving. Jardim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2# Reynolds keeping full guard, as Jardim tries to pass. #SUB# Reynolds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jardim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Reynolds 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. Jardim postures up and lands a big shot to Reynolds's brow. Jardim with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jardim scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jardim with a flurry of punches that miss. Jardim lands a couple of decent looking shots. Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jardim. #T3# Jardim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jardim landing with the ground and pound. Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jardim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jardim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jardim lands a couple of digs. Reynolds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jardim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Reynolds 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. Jardim tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4# Jardim looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reynolds puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Jardim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jardim. Reynolds sitting in guard here, content to control. Jardim wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jardim is trying to control the position but Reynolds postures up. Jardim keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully. Jardim looking for a sweep. Not yet Jardim, not yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maycon Jardim dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jardim. Reynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jardim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jardim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jardim slaps away a takedown attempt from Reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat. Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch. Reynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jardim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reynolds misses with a low kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds. Jardim throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jardim missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jardim tries to work over Reynolds's front leg with a kick but Reynolds checks it. #TD2# Jardim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Jardim throws a big elbow that misses. Jardim throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely. #T1# Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Jardim is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Reynolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jardim defends well. Jardim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reynolds's head.#SUB# Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jardim distracts Reynolds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Jardim defends easily.
Jardim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2# Jardim pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard. Reynolds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Jardim lands with a punch from half guard. Ground and pound from Jardim. Jardim 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. Jardim is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jardim slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead. Nice strikes from Jardim there. Jardim thows a huge punch but Reynolds dodges it nicely.
Jardim wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jardim lands a nice short elbow. Reynolds trying to control but Jardim postures up.
Jardim is controlling the pace.
#T3# Reynolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reynolds.#SUB# Reynolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jardim looking to sit in guard and control but Reynolds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Reynolds preventing the sweep. #SUB# Reynolds is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jardim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jardim has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Jardim throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# Jardim stopping the sweep attempt from Reynolds. Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Reynolds has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jardim 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 Reynolds. Jardim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jardim lands some shots froms side control. Reynolds is not content to let Jardim control the position. We've been informed that Jardim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Jardim controls the position. Jardim creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maycon Jardim 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# A slow jab from Jardim misses its intended target. #TD# Reynolds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reynolds tries to move to full mount but Jardim actually manages to regain half guard. Jardim tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control. Jardim is still trying to improve position. Jardim punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reynolds wants to control but Jardim is keeping him busy. Jardim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Jardim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# Jardim tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control. Jardim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jardim 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.#SUB2# Jardim isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reynolds stacks Jardim on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reynolds! Jardim is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB# Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Reynolds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Jardim is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jardim wants to control but Reynolds postures up.#T3##SUB# Reynolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jardim has escaped the position, nice work there. Reynolds tries to advance to mount but Jardim denies him. Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Jardim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jardim is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it. Maycon Jardim has got the better of the ground game so far. Jardim tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jardim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Reynolds tries for a kimura but Jardim is defending well. Jardim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jardim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reynolds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jardim punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Kai Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jardim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maycon Jardim! Maycon Jardim took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Big shout out to DJ Parko for picking me up from the Free Agents and giving me a second chance. The guys at The Facility are legends!!!'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1# Gane shoots in for a takedown but Jardim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jardim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Gane misses with a left hand and Gane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jardim as he avoids it easily. Jardim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jardim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gane's head. Jardim misses with a leg kick. Gane misses with a combination
#TD2# so Jardim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Jardim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gane has momentary wrist control but Jardim slips an elbow through the middle. Jardim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jardim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jardim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jardim scoring with some ground and pound. Gane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gane tries to get out of the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jardim wants to control from the top but Gane keeps moving. Gane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Jardim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jardim throwing strikes but missing. Jardim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gane wants to stand up but Jardim is controlling him. Gane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jardim distracts Gane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jardim. Jardim is in close to Gane'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. Jardim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jardim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Jardim throws a sloppy strike and Gane has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jardim is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francis Gane! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1# Blanco fails to land the takedown. Nice sprawl there from Jardim as Blanco shoots in. Jardim feinted with a counter takedown. Good work by Blanco as he checks the leg kick. Blanco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jardim as he jumps to the side. Maycon Jardim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aguila Blanco. Blanco closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Jardim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Jardim scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jardim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jardim working over Blanco with some ground and pound. Blanco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jardim working Blanco over with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ground and pound from Jardim. Jardim is controlling the pace.
Jardim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1# Jardim sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jardim is trying to control the action in half guard but Blanco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jardim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jardim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Blanco looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Blanco has hold of Jardim's hands but Jardim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jardim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jardim is nestled in close to Blanco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Blanco looks winded!#T2# Jardim scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Blanco is rocked! Blanco has hold of Jardim's hands but Jardim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Blanco is still in real trouble! Can Jardim finish him? Nice strikes from Jardim there. Jardim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jardim lands a big elbow - Blanco is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jardim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maycon Jardim! Maycon Jardim made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Big shout out to DJ Parko for picking me up from the Free Agents and giving me a second chance. The guys at The Facility are legends!!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Johnson. Jardim misses with a low kick. #TD# Jardim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth. Jardim lands strikes from half guard. Jardim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Johnson trying to control but Jardim postures up.
Jardim winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Jardim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jardim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from Jardim. Jardim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ground and pound from Jardim. Jardim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. 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. Jardim connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #T1# Johnson tries to get to full guard but Jardim has control of the leg. Jardim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Johnson wants to get back to full guard. Jardim working Johnson over with strikes. Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jardim scores with a couple of nice shots. Johnson tries to get to full guard but Jardim has control of the leg. Jardim working the head and body with strikes. Jardim not doing much here.
Jardim lands strikes from half guard. Jardim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Jardim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2# Jardim scoring with strikes to the body and head. Johnson taking some punishment here, with Jardim in his half guard. Jardim wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. Jardim 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 going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jardim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jardim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Johnson is staying active underneath Jardim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jardim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Johnson is trying to stand.
Jardim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! 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. Jardim connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. Jardim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jardim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Jardim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jardim passes to full mount! Jardim looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson! The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Jardim maintains control. Johnson looks winded! Jardim lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on? Johnson wants to control but Jardim is having none of it. Jardim unloading with bombs! Jardim landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Johnson is rocked! Jardim landing strikes from the mount. Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Jardim finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Johnson is in a horrible position here. Jardim smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jardim is in the full mount, landing strikes. Jardim fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jardim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jardim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4# Jardim drops a big elbow. That's hurt Johnson! More shots from Jardim and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maycon Jardim! An intense looking Maycon Jardim took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Big shout out to DJ Parko for picking me up from the Free Agents and giving me a second chance. The guys at The Facility are legends!!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1##KD# Boxer lands a big uppercut and Jardim crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jardim looks OK. Boxer waves Jardim back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Maycon Jardim has been cut. Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jardim.
Jardim tries to counter with a clinch but Boxer shakes him off and moves away. Good shot there by Boxer.#ROC#Jardim is rocked! Jardim is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Boxer doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jardim crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jardim's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjj Boxer! |
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