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Event:
HFC 50: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Jiminez misses with a takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Jiminez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Jiminez ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jiminez shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz throws a front kick that sends Jiminez stumbling back into the cage.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Jiminez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jiminez.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiminez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Jiminez persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Jiminez slips under a jab from Cruz.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Jiminez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jiminez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Jiminez trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Jiminez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiminez being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz is controlling Jiminez's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jiminez trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jiminez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jiminez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jiminez doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiminez.
Danny Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiminez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
Jiminez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiminez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.#T3##KD2#
Cruz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jiminez sprawling to the canvas! Jiminez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cruz finish him?!
#ROC2#Jiminez is rocked!
Cruz throws a hook but Jiminez blocks it.
Oh Jiminez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jiminez glances at the clock... BAM! Cruz nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jiminez crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jiminez is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 40: Jiminez vs Saneuji
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Saneuji fails with a takedown attempt.
Jiminez shoots for a takedown but Saneuji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Jiminez gets a double leg takedown into Saneuji's guard.#SUB2#
Jiminez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saneuji has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jiminez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jiminez chips away with some ground and pound.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving. #SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiminez defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saneuji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiminez trying to control but Saneuji is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saneuji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Jiminez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saneuji's head.
Saneuji has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.
Jiminez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Saneuji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jiminez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jiminez is in close to Saneuji's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiminez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saneuji keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jiminez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
Saneuji bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiminez's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saneuji wants to control from the top but Jiminez keeps moving.
Jiminez wants to stand up but Saneuji is controlling him. #SUB2#
Saneuji drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jiminez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Jiminez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Jiminez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jiminez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saneuji on the ground.
Jiminez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Jiminez connects with a couple of short punches.
Saneuji is trying to keep Jiminez in close.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
Jiminez distracts Saneuji with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Saneuji is rocked!#SUB2#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiminez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Saneuji has his foot on Jiminez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jiminez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jiminez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiminez is in close to Saneuji's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jiminez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saneuji is still in real trouble! Can Jiminez finish him?#SUB2#
Saneuji isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jiminez stacks Saneuji 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 Jiminez!
Saneuji seems to have recovered his senses.
Saneuji takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
Saneuji is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jiminez off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Saneuji looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jiminez is controlling Saneuji 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jiminez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jiminez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jiminez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jiminez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jiminez works over Saneuji with some ground and pound from guard.
Jiminez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jiminez scoring with some ground and pound.
Jiminez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jiminez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saneuji's head.
Saneuji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5##SUB2#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Saneuji is tightening it up a little... Jiminez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jiminez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jiminez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Saneuji!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Amakusa Saneuji!
Amakusa Saneuji is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
HFC 33: Wood vs Jiminez
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Wood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jiminez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wood sprawls well initially but Jiminez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Jiminez seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt.
Jiminez prevents Wood from improving his position.
Jiminez is nestled in close to Wood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wood wants to improve his position but Jiminez is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jiminez working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiminez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiminez's back!#T1#
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Wood looking for the RNC.
Jiminez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wood off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Wood seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jiminez's chin but Jiminez turns very nicely into Wood's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jiminez.
#SUB#
Jiminez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiminez has managed to get both his arms back between Wood's legs - danger averted.
Jiminez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Jiminez throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
Jiminez working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Wood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jiminez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiminez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiminez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Jiminez landing some decent shots from guard.
Jiminez stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiminez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jiminez with a nice head shot there.
Wood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wood working for a triangle but Jiminez defends it easily.
Jiminez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wood trying to control the position.
Jiminez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Wood wants to sweep here but Jiminez controlling him for the moment.
Wood is working hard here to advance position.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving. #SUB#
Jiminez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiminez has managed to get both his arms back between Wood's legs - danger averted.
Jiminez cracks Wood with a solid left hand.
Jiminez throws a big elbow that misses.
Jiminez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jiminez is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T5#
Jiminez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiminez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiminez connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiminez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
Jiminez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Jiminez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wood has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wood actively working from the bottom here.
Wood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jiminez scores with a couple of nice shots.#T6#
Jiminez is nestled in close to Wood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiminez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wood trying to control from the bottom.
Jiminez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jiminez trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom.
Jiminez drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Wood looking for a sweep. Not yet Wood, not yet. #SUB#
Wood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiminez postures up.
Jiminez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head.#SUB#
Wood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiminez defends well.#SUB#
Wood working for submissions but it's allowed Jiminez to get to half guard.
Wood won't allow Jiminez to pass to mount. #SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Nice strikes from Jiminez there. #SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jiminez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jiminez lands a nice short elbow.
Jiminez winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wood is in trouble now - Jiminez has advanced to mount!
Jiminez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wood is trying to escape the mount.
Jiminez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jiminez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wood hang on?#T9#
Jiminez breaks from Wood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood regains half guard.
Wood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Wood with the active half guard here but Jiminez passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Jiminez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jiminez wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jiminez 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##TD2#
Wood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jiminez to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Wood working for a triangle but Jiminez defends it easily.
#SUB#
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jiminez passes into side control.
Wood tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Wood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jiminez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood. #T1#
Jiminez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Wood wants to work for an arm triangle but Jiminez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jiminez is trying to stand back up but Wood is controlling him
Wood wants to take a breather but Jiminez is having none of it.
Wood trying to control the pace.
Jiminez is trying to stand.
#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.
Wood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
William Jiminez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood wants to take a breather but Jiminez is having none of it.
Wood is looking to advance position but Jiminez won't allow it. #SUB#
Wood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jiminez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jiminez is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Jiminez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wood did well to prevent Jiminez getting side control.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiminez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiminez's back!#SUB#
Wood tightening his grip on Jiminez, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Jiminez showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood missing with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Wood manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wood is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jiminez is defending well though. Wood let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wood working for a choke but Jiminez is defending well. #SUB#
Wood is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jiminez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jiminez for a finish.
Jiminez trying to get back to his feet but Wood is in full control for now. #SUB#
Wood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T5#
Jiminez trying to get back to his feet but Wood is in full control for now. #SUB#
Wood is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Wood is persistently looking for the submission but Jiminez is defending it well.
#SUB#
Wood is persistently looking for the submission but Jiminez is defending it well.
#T6#
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.
Wood throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wood missing with punches from the back.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Wood is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Wood is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jiminez is defending well though. Wood let's go of the attempt for now.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T7#
Wood struggling to land strikes to the head as Jiminez covers up. #SUB#
Jiminez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wood is persistently looking for the submission but Jiminez is defending it well.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but Wood has full control of the position and if anything, Jiminez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T8##SUB#
Wood working for the choke.
Jiminez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wood wants to control but Jiminez is keeping busy.
Wood scores with strikes from the back.
Jiminez covering up well under a series of strikes from Wood.
Jiminez wants to get back to his feet. #T9#
Jiminez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Wood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jiminez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jiminez trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Jiminez lands a couple of elbows.
Jiminez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jiminez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiminez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Wood looking for a guillotine here but Jiminez defends easily.
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wood working a defensive guard but Jiminez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wood is trying to improve his position.
Jiminez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wood some visible discomfort.
Jiminez cracks Wood with a big right hand but Wood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Jiminez working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Wood is rocked!
Wood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Wood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood regains half guard.
Jiminez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Wood! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jiminez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Jiminez!
William Jiminez is the new bantamweight champion!
William Jiminez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jake Wood was interviewed post fight and said 'I’m always here to entertain, win or lose. Thank you all! '. |
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Event:
HFC 20: Skoromniy vs Nuorempi
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Jiminez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GroMuzgur wants to sweep here but Jiminez controlling him for the moment.
Jiminez cracks GroMuzgur with a solid left hand.
GroMuzgur trying to strike off his back.
GroMuzgur thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jiminez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
GroMuzgur striking off his back but it's not causing Jiminez any problems.
GroMuzgur has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.
GroMuzgur tries to strike from the bottom.
Jiminez is working GroMuzgur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
GroMuzgur keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GroMuzgur wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiminez trying to control the position from guard on top but GroMuzgur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiminez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jiminez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jiminez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but GroMuzgur keeps moving.
Jiminez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
GroMuzgur trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
GroMuzgur throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
GroMuzgur striking off his back but it's not causing Jiminez any problems.
Jiminez landing some decent shots from guard.
GroMuzgur striking off his back but it's not causing Jiminez any problems.
GroMuzgur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiminez chips away with some ground and pound.
GroMuzgur wants to sweep here but Jiminez controlling him for the moment.
Jiminez lands a couple of elbows.
GroMuzgur trying to strike off his back.
Jiminez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Jiminez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jiminez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Jiminez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
GroMuzgur throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jiminez trying to control but GroMuzgur is working from the bottom.
Jiminez cracks GroMuzgur with a solid left hand.
GroMuzgur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
GroMuzgur thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
GroMuzgur throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
GroMuzgur throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
GroMuzgur thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
GroMuzgur thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jiminez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jiminez landing with the ground and pound.
GroMuzgur thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
GroMuzgur trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jiminez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
GroMuzgur throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jiminez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#GroMuzgur is rocked!
GroMuzgur throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
GroMuzgur is still in real trouble! Can Jiminez finish him?
Jiminez controlling from the top position.
GroMuzgur throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jiminez works over GroMuzgur with some ground and pound from guard.
Jiminez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jiminez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jiminez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! GroMuzgur's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William Jiminez!
William Jiminez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 12: Jiminez vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jun 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Jiminez misses with a looping right.
Jiminez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inhanamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Jiminez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Inhanamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Jiminez.
Jiminez working the head and body with strikes.
Jiminez working the ground and pound.
Inhanamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Jiminez.
Jiminez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jiminez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Inhanamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Jiminez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jiminez is looking to take a break and control but Inhanamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiminez working the ground and pound but Inhanamoto is defending the strikes. #T1#
Inhanamoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jiminez.
Inhanamoto regains half guard, as Jiminez was trying to land strikes.
Inhanamoto taking some punishment here, with Jiminez in his half guard.
Jiminez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Jiminez trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Jiminez misses with a head shot. Inhanamoto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Inhanamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiminez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jiminez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Jiminez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiminez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jiminez postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Inhanamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jiminez throwing strikes from guard but Inhanamoto blocks nicely.
Jiminez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Jiminez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Inhanamoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jiminez has Inhanamoto in his guard.#REVB#
Jiminez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Inhanamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inhanamoto stops Jiminez from standing up. #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.
Jiminez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jiminez being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
William Jiminez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiminez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Jiminez finds it's way through Inhanamoto's defenses.
Jiminez fails with the takedown.
Inhanamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jiminez dominated that round.
That's time! Jiminez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Jiminez. Those never looked like landing.
Jiminez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inhanamoto.
Jiminez misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
Jiminez throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Jiminez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiminez throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jiminez slips a jab from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Jiminez blocks it.
Jiminez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jiminez throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto lands an overhand right.
Inhanamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jiminez under the eye.
Jiminez throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Inhanamoto with a hook.
Jiminez throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
Inhanamoto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jiminez misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiminez digs a good hook to Inhanamoto's body.
#T1#
Jiminez throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Jiminez was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jiminez.
A little jabbing left from Inhanamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Lee Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Jiminez moved out of range nicely.
Jiminez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Jiminez.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Inhanamoto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Inhanamoto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jiminez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jiminez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Jiminez's shoulder, as Jiminez tries to avoid the shot.
Jiminez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhanamoto.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Jiminez misses with a series of wild punches.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiminez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Inhanamoto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Jiminez misses with a wild body shot.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Jiminez avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiminez.
Jiminez misses with a straight left.
Jiminez misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
Inhanamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Jiminez misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiminez looks to land a left hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range nicely.
Jiminez throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiminez cracks Inhanamoto with an open hand slap.
Jiminez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiminez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut. Jiminez saw that one coming.
It looked like Jiminez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Jiminez throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Jiminez misses with a straight left.
Jiminez dips to his left and cracks Inhanamoto with an uppercut!
Jiminez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiminez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Jiminez slips the punch.
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiminez.
Jiminez throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Inhanamoto cracks Jiminez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jiminez throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiminez throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab. Jiminez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Inhanamoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Inhanamoto throws a looping overhand right but Jiminez ducks down to avoid it.
Jiminez lands a lovely overhand right.
Inhanamoto thuds his right hand into Jiminez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiminez swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Jiminez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Inhanamoto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jiminez is in Inhanamoto's guard.
Inhanamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jiminez controls the pace.
Jiminez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jiminez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jiminez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jiminez.
Jiminez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Jiminez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jiminez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiminez with a body shot.
Jiminez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiminez scores with the left hand. Inhanamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Inhanamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inhanamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiminez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Jiminez.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiminez looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.
Jiminez misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Jiminez misses with a straight right.
Inhanamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiminez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Jiminez throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Jiminez slips the punch.#T1#
Inhanamoto cracks Jiminez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jiminez throws a combination that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Jiminez throws the left hand but Inhanamoto avoids the punch easily.
Jiminez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inhanamoto.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Jiminez.
Inhanamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.#TD#
Jiminez shoots in and bounces Inhanamoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jiminez trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jiminez.
Inhanamoto is trying to control the position but Jiminez postures up.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Inhanamoto trying to control the position here.
Jiminez throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Jiminez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiminez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto. #T3#
Inhanamoto misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Jiminez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Jiminez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiminez looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto stuffs the takedown.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Jiminez's shoulder, as Jiminez tries to avoid the shot.
Jiminez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Inhanamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Jiminez's head.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Jiminez was well out of range.
Jiminez shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Jiminez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiminez misses with a looping left.
Inhanamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by Jiminez.
Inhanamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inhanamoto defending well as Jiminez loads up on a big left hand.
Inhanamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Inhanamoto misses with a hook
and Jiminez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiminez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Inhanamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Inhanamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiminez looks to throw the jab but Inhanamoto is out of range.
A big right from Jiminez misses.
It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jiminez moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Lee Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiminez cracks Inhanamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
William Jiminez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Jiminez moves out of range.
Inhanamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiminez.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Jiminez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiminez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Jiminez!
A victorious William Jiminez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 1: Jiminez vs Andarys
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Jiminez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheers as Jiminez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andarys doesn't seem phased though.
Jiminez lands a head shot.
Andarys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andarys looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
A big left from Andarys misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiminez blocks a leg kick.
Jiminez works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andarys.
Andarys steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiminez.
Andarys scores with a nice strike.
Andarys connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andarys misses with a low kick.
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andarys shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jiminez loads up on a big right hand but Andarys slips the punch.
Andarys misses with an uppercut.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Jiminez misses.
Jiminez misses with a looping left.
Andarys tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andarys showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jiminez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andarys! But no joy.#T1#
Andarys takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiminez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Andarys tries a quick counter leg kick but Jiminez is wise to it.
Andarys takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Jiminez.
Jiminez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andarys misses with a hook. Jiminez ducked under it nicely.
Jiminez misses with a series of wild punches.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
Jiminez blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiminez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jiminez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andarys can pounce on him.
Andarys dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jiminez. That did some damage!
Andarys tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiminez misses the target.
Jiminez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Jiminez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andarys.
Jiminez throws out a loose jab but Andarys uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andarys tried to score with a low kick but Jiminez checks it.#T2#
Jiminez scores with a jab to the body.
Andarys throws an overhand right that lands on Jiminez's shoulder, as Jiminez tries to avoid the shot.
Jiminez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiminez swinging wildly here.
Andarys dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jiminez. That did some damage!
Jiminez moves out of range of the leg kick from Andarys.
Jiminez throws a hook but Andarys blocks it.
Jiminez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andarys sizes up Jiminez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jiminez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andarys finds it's way round the side to connect with Jiminez's head.
Jiminez throws a jab but it's blocked by Andarys.
Jiminez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andarys.
Jiminez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiminez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andarys walks into a jab.
Jiminez loads up on a big right hand but Andarys slips the punch.#T3#
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andarys tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jiminez is able to avoid easily.
Jiminez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andarys throws a hook to the side of Jiminez's head but Jiminez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andarys looks to land a right hand but Jiminez moved out of range.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Andarys misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiminez misses the target.
Jiminez misses with a straight left.
Jiminez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Andarys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andarys connects with a high kick.
Andarys tries to land a leg kick but Jiminez saw it coming and moves away.
Jiminez misses with a straight right.
Andarys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jiminez works Andarys's body with a nice hook.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
Jiminez misses with a looping left.
Andarys moves away from the strike by Jiminez.
Jiminez throws a jab but it's blocked by Andarys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andarys misses with a hook. Jiminez ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A left and a right from Jiminez both land. Nice combination.
Andarys moves away from the strike by Jiminez.
Andarys throws out a counter right but Jiminez avoids it with no problem.
Jiminez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jiminez connects with a right hand. Andarys shakes it off.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jiminez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andarys swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiminez catches Andarys with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys looks to land a left hand but Jiminez moved out of range nicely.
Jiminez slips under a jab.
Andarys scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jiminez moves out of range of the leg kick from Andarys.
Jiminez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jiminez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andarys moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Jiminez tests Andarys's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andarys avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andarys is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andarys walks into a straight right hand from Jiminez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jiminez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andarys lands a high kick!
Andarys misses with a head kick.
Andarys throws a low kick but Jiminez avoids it.
Jiminez throws a nice looking combination but Andarys bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Andarys might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jiminez has got the better of the exchanges.
Jiminez throws the left hand but Andarys avoids the punch easily.
Andarys avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiminez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiminez avoids the head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiminez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiminez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jiminez jabs Andarys right on the nose. Andarys blinks but takes it well.
Jiminez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andarys.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Jiminez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andarys dodges the punch combination from Jiminez.
Jiminez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndarys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andarys in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Jiminez connects with a body shot.#T1#
Andarys throws a looping overhand right but Jiminez ducks down to avoid it.
Jiminez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jiminez throws a jab when Andarys was well out of range.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jiminez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andarys can do to turn this around?
Jiminez blocks a leg kick.
Jiminez misses with a looping right.
Andarys bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jiminez's head backwards.
A jab from Jiminez misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andarys! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Andarys.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
Jiminez misses with an uppercut.
Jiminez misses with a hook. Andarys ducked under it nicely.
Andarys looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andarys on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
A slow jab from Andarys misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Jiminez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
Jiminez punishes Andarys's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andarys slips under a jab from Jiminez.
Andarys tries a head kick but it misses.
As Andarys looks to move away, Jiminez throws a big counter combo but Andarys just gets out of the way.
Jiminez avoids the head kick by Andarys.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiminez misses the target.
Jiminez looks to land a left hand but Andarys moved out of range nicely.
Jiminez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andarys has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jiminez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Jiminez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andarys throws a leg kick but Jiminez checks it.
It looked like Jiminez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiminez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andarys sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiminez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andarys moves away.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiminez throws a hook to the side of Andarys's head but Andarys sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Jiminez blocks the low kick.
Jiminez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiminez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Jiminez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jiminez is looking to chop away at Andarys's legs.
Jiminez looks to land a combination but Andarys avoids it well.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiminez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jiminez tests Andarys's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiminez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jiminez duly obliges.
Jiminez misses with an uppercut. Andarys saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Andarys coming out on top.
Jiminez throws the left hand but Andarys avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiminez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Andarys misses.
Andarys is looking to score with low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Andarys blocks a jab.
Andarys throws a hook to the side of Jiminez's head but Jiminez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andarys thuds his right hand into Jiminez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Andarys defending well as Jiminez loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Jiminez.
Andarys shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jiminez throws a hook but Andarys blocks it.
It seemed like Andarys was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Jiminez.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jiminez fails to land with a series of punches.
Andarys uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiminez.
Andarys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andarys slips a straight right by Jiminez.
Jiminez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andarys eats them both and turns towards Jiminez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jiminez defending well as Andarys loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiminez misses with the combination.
Andarys on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andarys throws a jab when Jiminez was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Jiminez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Jiminez throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jiminez!
Jiminez misses the jab.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Jiminez catches Andarys right on the button with a cross.
Andarys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiminez.
Jiminez checks a low kick from Andarys.
Jiminez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andarys takes one on the button.
Jiminez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Andarys is rocked!
Jiminez fails to land with a series of punches.
Andarys slips a jab from Jiminez.
Jiminez backing away here, and Andarys unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andarys is looking to score with low kicks.
William Jiminez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiminez loads up on a big right hand but Andarys slips the punch.
Andarys showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jiminez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andarys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiminez.
Jiminez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andarys attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys wants to land a leg kick but Jiminez is out of range.
Andarys listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andarys feints and then cracks Jiminez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiminez down.
A punch combination from Jiminez misses.
Andarys keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiminez.
Jiminez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andarys throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jiminez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andarys ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiminez throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Andarys checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andarys looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andarys drops his hands momentarily and Jiminez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goren Andarys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiminez misses the shot to the body.
Jiminez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andarys blocks a jab.
Andarys walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jiminez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jiminez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jiminez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiminez lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys misses with a straight left.
Jiminez is looking to counter punch.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys feints a counter leg kick.
Andarys lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andarys throws a head kick that misses.
Andarys pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jiminez is out of range and Andarys settles back down.
Jiminez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Jiminez coming out on top.
Jiminez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jiminez misses with a hook.
A big right from Jiminez misses.
Jiminez fails to land with a series of punches.
Andarys misses with a looping left.
Jiminez missing with a left hand there. Andarys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andarys throws a sloppy head kick and Jiminez moves out of range easily.
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez throwing a counter right hand but Andarys manages to avoid it.
Jiminez lands with a right hand.
Andarys throws a head kick but Jiminez moves out of range.
Jiminez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andarys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Andarys throws a hook but Jiminez blocks it.
Jiminez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andarys back to the cage. Jiminez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jiminez takes a swing at Andarys's ribcage but misses.
Andarys slips under a jab from Jiminez.
Andarys connects with an inside leg kick.
Andarys on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jiminez throws a lazy right hand but Andarys sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiminez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andarys.
Andarys tries to land a leg kick but Jiminez saw it coming and moves away.
Jiminez catches Andarys with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andarys throws a leg kick but Jiminez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andarys moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.
Jiminez throws a big shot that misses.
Andarys shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Jiminez misses.
Andarys misses with a head kick.
Andarys misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiminez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andarys can pounce on him.
Andarys misses with a straight right. #T4#
Andarys fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jiminez checks it well.
Jiminez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andarys moves out of range as Jiminez strikes.
Jiminez cracks Andarys with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jiminez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andarys ducks under a wild hook from Jiminez.
Andarys is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andarys takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Jiminez misses its intended target.
Jiminez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andaryss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jiminez blocks a head kick by Andarys.
Jiminez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andarys looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andarys tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiminez throws a hook but Andarys blocks it.
Jiminez staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andarys fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jiminez on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Andarys.
Andarys gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jiminez.
William Jiminez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Jiminez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jiminez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Jiminez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jiminez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Jiminez!
A very excited looking William Jiminez 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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