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Event:
OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams clobbers Jacira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Jacira misses.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacira.
Williams tries to clinch but Jacira moves out of range.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Jacira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacira up against the cage.#TD2#
Jacira pulls Williams into guard.
Jacira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacira tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Jacira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Jacira!#REVB#
Williams is looking to stand up but Jacira isn't so interested in that idea.
Jacira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Jacira throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Jacira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Jacira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Jacira in his half guard.
Jacira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Jacira works his way into side control.
Jacira fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jacira landing strikes.
Williams is pushing Jacira's head away, looking to escape. Jacira manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Jacira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jacira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Jacira working the ground and pound from side control.
Jacira cracks Williams with a big elbow. #ROC2#Williams is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Jacira knocks Williams out cold with a massive hammerfist! Jacira Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aqissiac Jacira! |
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Event:
OFK 383 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ironfeld shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacira tries to sprawl out of it but Ironfeld keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jacira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ironfeld has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Jacira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacira slaps away a takedown attempt from Ironfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ironfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ironfeld feinted with a counter takedown.
Ironfeld takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jacira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jacira slips a straight right by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld clobbers Jacira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
Jacira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironfeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ironfeld attempts a counter takedown but Jacira avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ironfeld.
Ironfeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ironfeld moves forwards but Jacira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jacira catches Ironfeld with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ironfeld fails with the takedown
and Jacira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theros Ironfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jacira throws out a loose jab but Ironfeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ironfeld half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut.
Ironfeld misses the jab.
Jacira ducks under a wild hook from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ironfeld jabs at Jacira's body.
Jacira swings for the body but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Ironfeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ironfeld throws a jab when Jacira was well out of range.
Jacira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacira misses with a looping right.
A jab from Jacira misses.
Jacira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ironfeld lands a slapping body shot.
Ironfeld lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jacira backs up against the cage.
Ironfeld blocks a head kick by Jacira.
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!
Jacira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Jacira misses with an uppercut.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ironfeld misses the jab.
Jacira lands a nice looking body shot.
Ironfeld moves away from the strike by Jacira.
Ironfeld dives in and grabs Jacira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacira pushes down on Ironfeld's head and hops out.
Jacira misses with a looping right.
Ironfeld attempts a counter takedown but Jacira avoids it well and moves away.
Ironfeld ducks under a wild hook from Jacira.
Jacira misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacira scores with a nice strike.
Jacira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Jacira.
Ironfeld loads up on a big right hand but Jacira slips the punch.#T3#
Jacira misses with the combination.
Jacira moves away from the strike by Ironfeld.
Jacira misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Ironfeld counters with a shoot takedown. Jacira fights it but they end up in guard.
Ironfeld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jacira trying to keep a closed guard but Ironfeld is proving a slippery customer.
Ironfeld slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacira 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.
Ironfeld is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jacira controls Ironfeld momentarily but Ironfeld frees himself. #T4#
Jacira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironfeld is one step ahead there.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacira is controlling Ironfeld's posture.
Jacira working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ironfeld cracks Jacira with a solid left hand.
Jacira is looking to sweep but instead, Ironfeld has passed into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ironfeld passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jacira!
Ironfeld punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Theros Ironfeld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aqissiac Jacira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Ironfeld.
Jacira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ironfeld takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Ironfeld feints and as Jacira raises his hands in defense, Ironfeld changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ironfeld won't allow Jacira to sweep him here.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacira wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacira is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacira's head.
Jacira keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Theros Ironfeld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacira keeping full guard, as Ironfeld tries to pass. #T1#
Jacira 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.
Jacira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ironfeld is now in half guard.
Jacira is looking to improve his position.
Jacira is positioning himself well to prevent Ironfeld advancing to mount.
Ironfeld lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ironfeld is trying to control. Jacira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacira tries to get to full guard but Ironfeld has control of the leg. #T2#
Ironfeld lands with a punch from half guard.
Ironfeld wants to control but Jacira is keeping him busy.
Jacira wants to improve his position but Ironfeld is controlling well.
Ironfeld lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ironfeld wants to control but Jacira is keeping him busy.
Ironfeld slips a nice elbow through Jacira's hands, connecting with Jacira's forehead.
Ironfeld seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jacira is trying to get back to full guard.
Ironfeld is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Ground and pound from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ironfeld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacira trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Ironfeld seems content to control.
Jacira is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacira trying to hold on to Ironfeld's head to control him but Ironfeld postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jacira wants to get back to full guard.
Ironfeld wants to take a breather but Jacira is having none of it.
Jacira is looking to improve his position.
Jacira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacira trying to control but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld winds up and cracks Jacira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jacira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ironfeld scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacira is trying to maintain the position but Ironfeld is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jacira manages to get to full guard.
Ironfeld chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theros Ironfeld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aqissiac Jacira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ironfeld misses with a takedown attempt
and Jacira counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacira scores with a hook to the body. Ironfeld takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jacira lands with a good body shot.
Jacira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jacira. No joy for Ironfeld on that attempt.
Jacira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ironfeld doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacira throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Ironfeld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacira wants to sweep here but Ironfeld controlling him for the moment.
Jacira keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Jacira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jacira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ironfeld's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ironfeld makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironfeld chips away with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld is stalling in the full guard.
Ironfeld preventing the sweep.
Ironfeld landing with the ground and pound.
Jacira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironfeld is one step ahead there. #T2#
Jacira controls Ironfeld momentarily but Ironfeld frees himself.
Jacira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ironfeld won't allow Jacira to sweep him here.
Ironfeld lands a couple of digs.
Jacira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacira is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jacira throws a big elbow that misses.
Ironfeld 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.
Ironfeld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Ironfeld winds up and cracks Jacira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ironfeld controlling the action here.
Jacira tries to roll over but Ironfeld keeps him under control.
Ironfeld is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Jacira is rocked!
Ground and pound from Ironfeld.
Jacira is still in real trouble! Can Ironfeld finish him?
Ironfeld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld scores with a big shot! Jacira's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jacira! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theros Ironfeld!
Our winner, Theros Ironfeld, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
OFK 380 - Drop Vs English
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Jacira leaves Jameison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Jacira.
Despite the aggression on Jameison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jameison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacira.
Jacira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Jameison misses.
Jameison tries to clinch up.
Jameison fails with the takedown
and Jacira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jacira throws a hook but Jameison blocks it.
Jameison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacira sprawls well. He's pushed Jameison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aqissiac Jacira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison avoids the body shot from Jacira.
Jacira keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jameison.
Jacira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Jameison misses with a body punch
and Jacira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacira throws a hook but Jameison avoids it easily.
Jameison moves in looking to clinch but Jacira pushes him off.#CL2#
Jameison closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Jacira breaks from the clinch.
Jameison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacira.
Jameison moves out of range as Jacira strikes.
Jacira scores with a hook to the body. Jameison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jameison avoids the body shot from Jacira.
Jameison moves in looking to clinch but Jacira pushes him off.
Jacira with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameison. Jacira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacira connects with a body shot that sends Jameison's belly button to the back.
Jameison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacira defends it nicely.
Jacira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Jacira scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Jameison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacira, pushing him back against the cage.
Jameison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jameison tries a body shot but Jacira blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacira. #CUT#It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.
Jacira misses with a body punch.
Jameison missing with knees to the body.
Jacira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Jameison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jameison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacira tries a body shot but Jameison blocks it.
Jacira lands an uppercut.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Jameison breaks the clinch.
Jacira lands a really nice looking cross but Jameison seems unphased.
Jacira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jacira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Jameison has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jacira.
Jameison looks winded!
Jacira misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Jacira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jameison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacira scores with punches from the back.
Jacira lands a shot to the head. #ROC#Jameison is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacira drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Jameison is in real trouble here! Jacira lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Jacira is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aqissiac Jacira! |
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Event:
OFK 373 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Jacira lands a right hook to the body.
Guts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
Aqissiac Jacira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guts throws the kick towards the body but Jacira avoids it.
It seemed like Jacira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacira staying out of range there.
Jacira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacira avoids the body shot from Guts.
Jacira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guts misses with a body kick.
Jacira misses with a body shot.
It looked like Guts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guts.
Guts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guts lands with a nice body kick.
Guts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacira.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jacira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Guts throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Guts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacira misses with a head kick.
Guts throws a wild body kick that Jacira sees coming a mile off.
Jacira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guts doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guts. #TD#
Guts shoots in and bounces Jacira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacira is pulling down on Guts's head to control his posture.
Guts is pushing down on Jacira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacira is fighting to maintain full guard but Guts has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Jacira is pressing down on Guts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacira has control of Guts's left arm, preventing Guts from doing any damage.
Jacira wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guts advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guts is working Jacira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jacira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Guts is working Jacira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jacira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#Jacira is rocked!
Jacira tries to improve position but can't.
Jacira is still in real trouble! Can Guts finish him?
Guts scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jacira is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Guts can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miura Guts! |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 10
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Jacira shoots in looking for a takedown. Bacia tries to sprawl out of it but Jacira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bacia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Bacia's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jacira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacira lands with an uppercut that bounces Bacia off the cage and back into range.
Bacia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bacia looks to land a combination but Jacira avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira looks to land a left hand but Bacia moved out of range nicely.
Bacia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bacia connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
Bacia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacira.
Bacia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacira.
A low kick lands for Bacia.
#T1#
Bacia misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bacia tries to score with a low kick but Jacira moves his leg out of the way.
Bacia misses with a right hand
and Bacia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
Jacira digs a good body shot into Bacia's ribs.
Jacira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Jacira.
Jacira jabs at Bacia's body.
Jacira catches Bacia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacia. Jacira does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bacia slips a jab from Jacira.
Jacira throws a sloppy head kick
and Bacia scores with a counter punch that sends Jacira to the canvas! Bacia smells blood - he's punishing Jacira with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jacira has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mabuz Bacia!
A very excited looking Mabuz Bacia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 7
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Jacira misses its intended target.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids the body shot from Jacira.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to score with low kicks.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a head kick!
Jacira connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jacira misses with a left hand
and Jacira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Jacira.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws the kick towards the body but Jacira avoids it.#T1#
Jacira misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a quick counter leg kick but Jacira is wise to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea thumps Jacira with a low kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea connects with a body shot that sends Jacira's belly button to the back.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a straight left.
Jacira throws a body kick that misses
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to bum rush Jacira with a series of wild strikes but Jacira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Jacira throws a sloppy body shot
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jacira really felt that one!
Jacira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jacira swings widly with a right hand
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a nice body kick.
Jacira misses with a hook.#T2#
Jacira connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Jacira.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jacira will feel that in the morning.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick that misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sizes up Jacira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacira takes a swing at O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's ribcage but misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a push kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Jacira moves out of range of the body kick from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids the body shot from Jacira.
Jacira misses with a lunging right hand
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a one-two to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a big head kick that sends Jacira to the canvas! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea!
After winning the bout, Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacira. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacira throws a good cross that connects.
Jacira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Jacira throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Jacira.#CUT#It looks like Gabe Garcia has been cut.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacira as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Jacira scores with a shot to the body.
#KD#
Jacira lands a big uppercut and Garcia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garcia looks OK. Jacira waves Garcia back to his feet!
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!
Garcia gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jacira points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Garcia wakes up just in time to hear Jacira thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aqissiac Jacira! |
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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Jacira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Kakuto scores with a takedown into Jacira's guard.
Jacira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jacira is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jacira keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Kakuto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kakuto prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kakuto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jacira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Jacira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kakuto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jacira is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Jacira to control.
Jacira is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Jacira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jacira is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacira keeps working. #T2#
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kakuto prevents Jacira from improving his position.
Jacira wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacira is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kakuto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacira is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Kakuto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacira is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jacira is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacira is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacira misses with a hook. Kakuto ducked under it nicely.
Kakuto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacira throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacira punishes Kakuto's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Jacira swings for the body but Kakuto moves out of range.
Jacira scores with the left hand. Kakuto knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto.
Jacira is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kakuto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacira strikes from the bottom but Kakuto takes advantage and advances to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacira is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jacira enables Kakuto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jacira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacira is keeping the position for now.
Jacira trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Jacira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Jacira reaches up around Kakuto's neck trying to control. But Kakuto takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Jacira! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Jacira is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Kakuto celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SPFT #6
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Jacira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacira lands a glancing blow to the side of Wahwah's head.
A clash of legs there as Jacira blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheers as Jacira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wahwah doesn't seem phased though.
Jacira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wahwah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Wahwah misses its intended target.
Wahwah just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimbo Wahwah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wahwah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wahwah.
Wahwah throws a front kick aimed at Jacira's knee but Jacira avoids it well.
Wahwah throws a head kick that misses
and Jacira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacira. That snapped Wahwah's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jacira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Wahwah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Jacira. Beautiful body shot.
Wahwah is breathing heavily.
Wahwah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacira.#T1##KD2#
Jacira cracks Wahwah with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wahwah looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jacira finish him?
Jacira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wahwah throws out the jab.
Jacira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacira throws a monster overhand right that drops Wahwah! Jacira follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aqissiac Jacira! |
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Event:
SPFT #2
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Jacira lands with a hook. Tam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Peetu Tam has been cut.
Tam misses with a low kick.
Tam is looking to slow Jacira down with leg kicks.
Jacira just misses with a punch to the body.
Tam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tam lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jacira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jacira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jacira lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Tam is predictable there #KD#
and Jacira counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tam! Jacira lets Tam back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tam is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacira throws a pinpoint strike between Tam's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tam crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Jacira scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aqissiac Jacira! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 58
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Kuznecov shoots in and drives through. Jacira sprawls well.
Jacira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacira slips a jab and a cross from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacira lands a jab to the head.
Jacira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznecov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Jacira finds it's target.
Kuznecov misses with a straight left.
Jacira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznecov as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
Kuznecov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznecov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznecov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacira defends it nicely.
Kuznecov throws a right hand that misses
and Jacira counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Kuznecov looks to land a right hand but Jacira moved out of range.#TD#
Kuznecov feints and as Jacira raises his hands in defense, Kuznecov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jacira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacira with a nice head shot there.
Jacira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacira looking to pass the guard.
Jacira landing with the ground and pound.
Kuznecov seems keen to control Jacira's posture.
Kuznecov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kuznecov 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.
Kuznecov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kuznecov thows a huge punch but Jacira dodges it nicely.
Jacira wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznecov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuznecov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacira is looking for a sweep. Kuznecov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacira trying to control but Kuznecov postures up.
Kuznecov slips a nice elbow through Jacira's hands, connecting with Jacira's forehead.
Kuznecov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jacira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuznecov passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Jacira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuznecov looking to finish Jacira with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jacira!#ROC#Jacira is rocked!
Kuznecov connects with a bit shot that sees Jacira covering up! More strikes from Kuznecov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kuznecov is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Egor Kuznecov!
After the big win, Egor Kuznecov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 47
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Jacira darts in trying to clinch
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Jacira's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacira tries to avoid it.
Jacira avoids the body shot from Petrov .
Jacira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacira slips under a jab.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jacira to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacira shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Master Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacira.
Jacira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacira shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Master Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqissiac Jacira.#T1#
Petrov misses the jab.
Jacira walks into a left hand.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacira lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov 's head.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Jacira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Master Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jacira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov pushes Jacira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jacira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov . No joy for Jacira on that attempt. #CL2#
Jacira darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Jacira blocks an uppercut.
Jacira working hard to break the clinch.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Petrov misses with an elbow over the top.
Petrov misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Jacira prevents a body shot from Petrov .
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacira backwards.
Jacira is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacira backwards.
Jacira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacira backwards.
Jacira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacira.
Jacira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrov jabs at Jacira's body.
Petrov jabs Jacira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Petrov .
Jacira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov .#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov throws a monster overhand right that drops Jacira! Petrov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Petrov ! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 38
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jacira shoots in and bounces Banks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jacira throwing strikes but missing.
Banks wants to stand and escape but Jacira is having none of it.
Jacira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Jacira trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks wants to stand but Jacira is controlling the position.
Jacira preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jacira trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banks wants to stand but Jacira is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Jacira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Jacira shoots in.
Banks dives in and grabs Jacira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacira pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.#CL#
Banks rushes Jacira and presses him up against the cage.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banks can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Jacira is pressed up against the cage. Banks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jacira down to the mat. Jacira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jacira shoots in and bounces Banks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jacira stops Banks from standing up.
Banks is adopting a defensive guard.
Banks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jacira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacira is fighting to break Banks's control of his arms but Banks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jacira wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving. #T3#
Banks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jacira manages to pass to side control.
Banks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Jacira stands up out of the half guard.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacira is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Jacira circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jacira counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banks enables Jacira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Banks 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.
Jacira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been informed that Jacira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Jacira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.
Jacira slips nicely into half guard.
Banks won't allow Jacira to pass to mount.
Banks is not content to let Jacira control the position.
Jacira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacira is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aqissiac Jacira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacira is looking for the big counter here.
Jacira throws a low kick but Banks moves out of range easily.
Banks fails with the takedown
and Jacira counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Jacira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jacira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jacira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacira working away.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Jacira trying to control the position but Banks is working away. #SU2#
Jacira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Jacira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks goes for a double leg but Jacira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacira continues to drive forward.
Jacira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Jacira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks tries to pull guard but Jacira holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
Jacira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacira is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Jacira decides to pull guard.
Banks wants to control from the top but Jacira keeps moving.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
Banks postures up in Jacira's guard and throws a big left but Jacira blocks it.
Jacira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacira keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Banks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacira 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.
Jacira controlling Banks's posture. #T3#
Jacira is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
Banks wants to stand but Jacira is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banks blocks a head kick by Jacira.
Jacira misses with a double jab.
Jacira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacira wants to clinch.
Jacira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banks sets himself, and Jacira steps forward looking for the clinch! Banks avoids it this time.#T4#
Jacira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Bo Banks has been cut.#CL2#
Jacira has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacira trying to land knees to the body.
Jacira trying to land knees to the body.
Banks tries for a takedown but Jacira manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Jacira jumps guard and drags Banks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jacira lands some strikes from the bottom.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacira is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacira stops Banks from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aqissiac Jacira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bo Banks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jacira tries a low kick but Banks avoids it.
Jacira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Jacira, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Jacira against the cage but Jacira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Banks.
Jacira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banks throws a big counter combination but Jacira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Jacira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Jacira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacira shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Jacira throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacira's waist but Jacira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Bo Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Banks checks a leg kick nicely.
Jacira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacira somewhat.
Banks feinted with a counter takedown.
Bo Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqissiac Jacira.
Jacira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacira off to one side.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacira circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Jacira on that attempt. #CL#
Banks pushes Jacira up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks looking for a takedown.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacira is defending well for now.
Jacira tries to pull guard but Banks won't allow it.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacira is defending well for now.#T2#
Banks is trying to break free.#TD2#
Jacira lands a takedown into guard.
Aqissiac Jacira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks has Jacira pulled in close to control his posture.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Banks working a defensive guard here.
Jacira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Banks wants to stand up but Jacira is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacira fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacira. #TD2#
Jacira feints and as Banks raises his hands in defense, Jacira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacira trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks controlling Jacira's posture. #T4#
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Jacira stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Bo Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacira defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aqissiac Jacira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aqissiac Jacira! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Jacira tries to land a front kick but Empi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Empi goes for a double leg but Jacira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacira continues to drive forward.
Empi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Our sources have told us that Empi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jacira tries a knee to the head but Empi blocks it.
Jacira gets underhooks to prevent Empi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacira stalling in the clinch but Empi improves position.
Jacira trying to land knees to the body.
Jacira blocks a body shot from Empi. #BC#
Empi breaks from the clinch.
Jacira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Empi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Empi falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Jacira counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacira misses with a punch on the inside.
Empi stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##TD2#
Jacira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Empi uses from the top position.
Jacira wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jacira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Empi escapes and throws Jacira's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Empi works to advance to full mount. Jacira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Empi throwing strikes but Jacira bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Empi controlling the position.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Empi is pulling down on Jacira's head to control his posture.
Empi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacira tries to stand but Empi is controlling from the bottom.
Empi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacira won't allow Empi to sweep him here.
Jacira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jacira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Empi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Empi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Empi looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Empi rushes Jacira and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Empi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Empi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Empi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Empi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacira walks away with a smile on his face. Empi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Jacira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Empi is wriggling around but Jacira manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Jacira is trying to control. Empi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Empi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aqissiac Jacira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jacira throws a series of punches but Empi moves out of range.
Jacira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Empi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacira's waist but Jacira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Empi off to one side. #TD2#
Jacira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Empi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Empi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jacira has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jacira successfully pulls guard.
Jacira has Empi pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Jacira manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Empi has Jacira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jacira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Empi leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Jacira drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Jacira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Empi wants to control from the top but Jacira keeps moving.
Empi 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.
Jacira is pulling down on Empi's head. It's preventing any offense from Empi, at least for the moment.
Empi preventing the sweep. #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.
Jacira is trying to hold Empi in close to prevent damage but Empi has managed to pass into half guard.
Jacira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Empi postures up in Jacira's guard and throws a big left but Jacira blocks it.
Jacira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Empi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Empi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacira wants to stand up but Empi is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Empi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsuyoi Empi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Empi closes the distance and clinches.
Empi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Empi gets underhooks to prevent Jacira's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Empi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Empi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacira wants to get back to striking at distance but Empi won't allow it.
Jacira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Empi is defending well.#TD#
Empi gets control of Jacira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Empi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Empi is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacira looking to pass the guard.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Aqissiac Jacira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacira tries to stand but Empi is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Empi keeping full guard, as Jacira tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aqissiac Jacira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jacira 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.
Empi pushes Jacira off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Jacira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Empi throws Jacira to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacira lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Empi clinches with his opponent.
Empi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacira is defending well for now.
Jacira fails to pull guard.
Empi stops a takedown attempt from Jacira.
#T1#
Empi tries for a takedown but Jacira manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Empi manages to break the clinch.
Empi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Empi is looking to clinch but Jacira is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Jacira gets a takedown into half guard.
Empi is trying to maintain the position but Jacira is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacira is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Jacira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Jacira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacira is trying to control the action in half guard but Empi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jacira looking to score a takedown here. Empi is defending well but Jacira drives through and ends up in Empi's guard.
Empi wants to get back to his feet but Jacira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacira trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacira is controlling him. #T4#
Empi pulls Jacira in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Empi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Empi tries to get out of the position.
Empi keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Jacira won't allow Empi to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Empi keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Jacira is working Empi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Tsuyoi Empi.
I think Jacira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aqissiac Jacira! |
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