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Event:
WFC Hawaii 3
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
St Jaques uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
St Jaques walks into a jab.#TD#
St Jaques throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. St Jaques is in Jones's guard.
St Jaques sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
Jones manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
St Jaques gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is staying active underneath St Jaques, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
St Jaques is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB#
St Jaques wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
St Jaques is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. St Jaques eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
St Jaques is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St Jaques trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
St Jaques is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
St Jaques trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #SUB#
St Jaques is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Jones tries to kick St Jaques off but St Jaques keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Jaques is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Jaques.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
St Jaques keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
St Jaques shoots in but no luck this time.
St Jaques shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but St Jaques keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason St Jaques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Jaques ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#T4#
St Jaques dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on St Jaques's head and hops out.
St Jaques tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
St Jaques looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
St Jaques displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. #TD#
St Jaques shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than St Jaques was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes St Jaques away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones looks to land a left hand but St Jaques moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Jaques.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
St Jaques wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
St Jaques wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a shot from downtown. St Jaques moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws the left hand but St Jaques avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
St Jaques changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but St Jaques manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
St Jaques shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
St Jaques trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St Jaques has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but St Jaques keeps moving.
Jones stays in close to St Jaques's body and controls the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but St Jaques keeps moving. #T1#
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but St Jaques gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
St Jaques trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Jaques advances position into side control!
St Jaques trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
St Jaques looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
St Jaques tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to buck St Jaques off.
St Jaques staying calm.
Mason St Jaques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
St Jaques wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
St Jaques tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
St Jaques swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into St Jaques's guard.#T4##SUB#
St Jaques looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but St Jaques is working from the bottom.
St Jaques not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Jaques keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
St Jaques is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
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 Mason St Jaques will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
St Jaques changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but St Jaques manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Jaques.
Barry Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Jaques shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed St Jaques's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason St Jaques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Jaques shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
St Jaques fails with the takedown.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Jaques momentarily.
St Jaques takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
St Jaques defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
St Jaques shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones lands the left hand.
St Jaques closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. St Jaques pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Jaques shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.#T1#
St Jaques shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed St Jaques's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. St Jaques should have avoided that one. #ROC2#St Jaques is rocked!
and Jones counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts St Jaques! He's just covering up as Jones starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Jones! |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Monster keeps the fight on the outside.
St Jaques cracks Monster with a good jab.#TD#
Monster gets caught flat footed, as St Jaques shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
St Jaques definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Jaques trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Monster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Jaques can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St Jaques postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Jaques is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Jaques working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
St Jaques loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Monster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
St Jaques with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Jaques trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom.
Monster keeping full guard, as St Jaques tries to pass.
St Jaques trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Jaques wants to pass the guard but Monster is keeping the position.
St Jaques is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Jaques loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Monster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St Jaques trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monster is looking for a triangle here but St Jaques uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Monster is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
St Jaques is looking to take a break and control but Monster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
St Jaques thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Jaques pulls his head out easily.
St Jaques seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Jaques is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Jaques trying to control from half guard but Monster is working away. #SUB2#
Monster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Monster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Jaques pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Monster actively working from the bottom here.
St Jaques seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
St Jaques will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Jaques wants to take a breather but Monster is having none of it. #SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St Jaques looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason St Jaques dominated that round.
That's time! St Jaques's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Monster has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and St Jaques counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monster won't be happy with that.
St Jaques landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
St Jaques wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monster keeps working.
Monster is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monster tries to bench press St Jaques off him but St Jaques keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Monster gets back to half guard.
St Jaques passes the guard and advances to mount!
St Jaques working Monster over with strikes here.
St Jaques lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Monster is desperately trying to improve his position but St Jaques has a good base and remains in mount.
St Jaques trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monster is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
St Jaques landing shots from mount.
Monster tries to improve his position but instead St Jaques has taken his back! #SUB#
Monster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Monster is trapped and St Jaques is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Monster tries to roll but St Jaques sticks to his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
St Jaques looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
St Jaques trying to control.#SUB#
St Jaques working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Monster tries to break free.
#SUB#
Monster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Monster is trying to break free.
#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.
St Jaques lands punches and elbows.
Monster rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Monster wants to improve his position but St Jaques is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Monster looking for submissions off his back.
St Jaques wants to pass the guard but Monster is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Jaques wants to take a breather but Monster is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason St Jaques dominated that second round.
That's time! St Jaques's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD#
St Jaques dives in and scores a takedown into Monster's guard.#SUB2#
Monster looking for a guillotine here but St Jaques defends easily.
St Jaques chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Monster working for a triangle but St Jaques defends it easily.
St Jaques sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monster's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Jaques lands strikes from half guard.
Monster is looking to get back to full guard here but St Jaques has managed to pass to side control instead.
St Jaques is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monster can do to turn this around?#T1#
Monster is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
St Jaques tries for a kimura but Monster is defending well.
Monster tries to buck St Jaques off but St Jaques is having none of it.
St Jaques is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
St Jaques is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Jaques trying to control the position but Monster is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Jaques looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Monster is avoiding damage well.
St Jaques works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Monster manages to get back to half guard.
St Jaques lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
St Jaques wants to work for an arm triangle but Monster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monster is pressing down on St Jaques's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St Jaques trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Monster has his feet on St Jaques's thighs here. He's pushed St Jaques off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! St Jaques screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicolino Monster!
Nicolino Monster is the new bantamweight champion!
Nicolino Monster thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCMMA Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Miudinho moves into range and clinches up with St Jaques.
St Jaques definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miudinho putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St Jaques in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miudinho landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miudinho landing some nice looking knees to the body.
St Jaques drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miudinho pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Miudinho closes the distance and clinches.
Miudinho missing with knees to the body.
Miudinho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miudinho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Jaques.
St Jaques takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miudinho trying to land knees to the body.
Miudinho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Jaques avoids it.#TD#
St Jaques pulls guard. #SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a triangle but Miudinho pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Jaques has control of Miudinho's left arm, preventing Miudinho from doing any damage.
Miudinho looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
St Jaques trying to control the position here.
St Jaques looking to control.
St Jaques 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miudinho is looking for a sweep. St Jaques is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
St Jaques is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
St Jaques not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura but Miudinho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Jaques to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from St Jaques there. #SUB#
St Jaques is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miudinho is just riding it out for now. St Jaques eventually gives up the hold.
Miudinho is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
St Jaques wants to work for an arm triangle but Miudinho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Jaques lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB#
St Jaques wants to work for an arm triangle but Miudinho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St Jaques 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.
Miudinho keeping hold of St Jaques's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
St Jaques is working for a kimura but Miudinho is defending it quite comfortably.
St Jaques uses his free foot to push down on Miudinho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miudinho. #SUB#
St Jaques looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Miudinho tries to hold on but St Jaques pushes him away.
St Jaques pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miudinho can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Jaques controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Jaques cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Miudinho tries to lock up and control but St Jaques gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
St Jaques trying to control but Miudinho is having none of it. #SUB#
St Jaques looking to secure an arm triangle but Miudinho defends it well.
Miudinho is desperately trying to improve his position but St Jaques has a good base and remains in mount.
St Jaques lands a couple of good shots and Miudinho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason St Jaques dominated that round.
That's time! St Jaques's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Miudinho.
Miudinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Jaques.
Miudinho throws the kick towards the body but St Jaques avoids it.
St Jaques fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miudinho throws a leg kick which misses St Jaques's front leg but catches the back leg as St Jaques tries to avoid it.
Miudinho lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Miudinho forces St Jaques back against the cage and clinches.
Miudinho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Jaques avoiding damage as Miudinho throws knees to the body.
Miudinho connects with a knee to the head.
St Jaques fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
St Jaques pulls Miudinho into guard.
#ES#
St Jaques scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Jaques shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miudinho as he jumps to the side.
Miudinho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1##CL#
Miudinho tries to keep at a distance but St Jaques has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miudinho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Jaques.
Miudinho trying to land knees to the body.
Miudinho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
St Jaques swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Jaques has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miudinho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason St Jaques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miudinho landing knees to the head.
Robson Miudinho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
St Jaques tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
St Jaques jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miudinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miudinho preventing the sweep. #SUB#
St Jaques escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miudinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miudinho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Jaques. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miudinho trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Jaques's guard.#T2#
Miudinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason St Jaques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miudinho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miudinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Jaques works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Jaques is trying to control the position but Miudinho postures up.
St Jaques trying to control the position here. #SUB#
St Jaques is looking to cinch up a triangle. Miudinho throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to St Jaques's body to avoid the submission. St Jaques has instead reached around Miudinho's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! St Jaques arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mason St Jaques! |
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Event:
WCMMA 3
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Blueboy as St Jaques shoots in.
Blueboy shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD#
St Jaques closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blueboy's guard.
St Jaques trying to control the position from guard on top but Blueboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Jaques definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Jaques tries to free his leg and advance position but Blueboy is retaining full guard.
St Jaques trying to control the position from guard on top but Blueboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Jaques connects with a couple of short punches.
St Jaques 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.
St Jaques distracts Blueboy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Jaques scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
St Jaques thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Jaques trying to control the position from guard on top but Blueboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
St Jaques avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blueboy looks winded!
St Jaques sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blueboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blueboy is trying to control the position but St Jaques postures up.
Blueboy keeping moving, preventing St Jaques from controlling successfully.
Blueboy is trying to keep St Jaques in close.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
St Jaques is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Jaques slips nicely into half guard.
St Jaques seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
St Jaques looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blueboy has hold of St Jaques's hands but St Jaques slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Jaques looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
St Jaques is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
St Jaques seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blueboy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Jaques lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
St Jaques is working for a kimura but Blueboy is defending it quite comfortably.
St Jaques is taking a breather. Blueboy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
St Jaques seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blueboy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Jaques scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4##SUB#
St Jaques is working for a kimura but Blueboy is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blueboy defends it well.
Blueboy is trying to control but St Jaques passes into side control!
#SUB#
St Jaques thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Jaques lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason St Jaques dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
St Jaques shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blueboy can't keep his opponent in guard - St Jaques advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
St Jaques seems to be looking for submissions.
Blueboy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but St Jaques scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blueboy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
St Jaques is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blueboy has managed to free his arm - good work.
St Jaques slips a nice elbow through Blueboy's hands, connecting with Blueboy's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blueboy defends it well.
Mason St Jaques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blueboy is trying to get back to full guard.
Blueboy is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Jaques lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
St Jaques is trying to work for a kimura but Blueboy is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St Jaques connects with a nice short shot to Blueboy's temple. #T2#
Nice strikes from St Jaques there.
St Jaques slows the pace down in half guard.
St Jaques is looking to take a break and control but Blueboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blueboy defends it well.
St Jaques seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
St Jaques lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
St Jaques lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Blueboy is defending against the submission attempts here by St Jaques.
#SUB#
Blueboy is defending against the submission attempts here by St Jaques.
Blueboy is looking to control St Jaques's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blueboy avoid being mounted?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
St Jaques is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
St Jaques is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Jaques trying to control the action but Blueboy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason St Jaques dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Blueboy misses with a head kick.
St Jaques looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blueboy is fending him off so far but St Jaques persists. Nope, Blueboy circles away and we're back to standing.
St Jaques throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blueboy looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so St Jaques counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St Jaques advances position into side control!#SUB#
St Jaques tries for a kimura but Blueboy is defending well.
Blueboy is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Jaques looks up at the clock and then as Blueboy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, St Jaques smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Blueboy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blueboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
St Jaques working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
St Jaques is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blueboy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
St Jaques working the ground and pound.
Blueboy is looking to regain half guard here but St Jaques keeps moving and retains side control.
St Jaques cracks Blueboy with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2##SUB#
St Jaques tries for a kimura but Blueboy is defending well. #SUB#
St Jaques is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blueboy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been informed that Blueboy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blueboy seems a little lost for a moment, as St Jaques dominates the positioning.
St Jaques working the ground and pound.
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.
Blueboy is looking for a sweep.#T3#
St Jaques is chipping away with strikes.
St Jaques is staying tight to Blueboy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
St Jaques creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blueboy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#Blueboy is rocked!#SUB#
St Jaques wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blueboy, who protects the arm well.
Blueboy is still in real trouble! Can St Jaques finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Jaques working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
St Jaques working the ground and pound.
Blueboy is not content to let St Jaques control the position. #SUB#
St Jaques looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
St Jaques is trying to get an arm triangle but Blueboy is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason St Jaques showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Jaques, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason St Jaques! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
St Jaques closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on St Jaques - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
St Jaques tries for a takedown. No joy.
St Jaques misses with some punches.
#BC#
St Jaques breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bebok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bebok closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
St Jaques ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. St Jaques no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
St Jaques lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Bebok has momentary wrist control but St Jaques slips an elbow through the middle.
St Jaques passes Bebok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebok wants to control but St Jaques is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from St Jaques there.
St Jaques is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bebok!
Bebok is bucking up trying to escape but St Jaques cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
St Jaques breaks from Bebok's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
St Jaques has control of Bebok's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bebok regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Jaques landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Bebok has left one of his arms exposed and St Jaques doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bebok screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason St Jaques! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Talvares looking to score a takedown here. St Jaques is defending well but Talvares drives through and ends up in St Jaques's guard.
Talvares postures up.
St Jaques controlling Talvares's posture.
St Jaques is trying to keep Talvares in close.
#SUB#
St Jaques is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Talvares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St Jaques dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Jaques looking to sit in guard and control but Talvares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
St Jaques not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Jaques definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Jaques is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Talvares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talvares defends well.
St Jaques 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#
Talvares trying to hold on to St Jaques's head to control him but St Jaques postures up.
St Jaques prevents Talvares from standing back up.
St Jaques misses with a head shot. Talvares uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Talvares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Jaques doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Jaques manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
St Jaques passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
St Jaques is trying to control. Talvares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Talvares looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
St Jaques is looking for a kimura but Talvares is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Jaques to get the leverage. #T3#
St Jaques is looking to advance position but Talvares won't allow it.
Talvares is trying to maintain the position but St Jaques is very close to passing his half guard.
Talvares wants to get back to full guard.
St Jaques landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Talvares is trying to control St Jaques's posture. St Jaques takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Talvares! St Jaques is rotating here... this could be the end... Talvares is out! St Jaques has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mason St Jaques! |
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Event:
WCMMA Las Vegas 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Arbani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and St Jaques counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Jaques.
St Jaques stopping the sweep attempt from Arbani.#SUB#
St Jaques is posturing up here but Arbani has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! St Jaques tries to roll out but it's too tight and St Jaques has to tap! Slick submission there by Arbani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Renato Arbani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WCMMA Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
St Jaques stuffs the takedown.
St Jaques looks to land a combination. Jacobs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and St Jaques counters with a shoot takedown. Jacobs fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Jaques accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St Jaques has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet but St Jaques passes into half guard.
Jacobs won't allow St Jaques to pass to mount.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but St Jaques is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Jaques thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacobs's head.
Jacobs is trying to maintain the position but St Jaques is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and St Jaques has latched onto it... Big trouble! St Jaques pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jacobs is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from St Jaques!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason St Jaques! |
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Event:
Big Wave XIX
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Steinbeck has managed to clinch.
St Jaques is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steinbeck pulls him back up using the underhooks.
St Jaques definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Jaques doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
St Jaques ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. St Jaques no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
St Jaques looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Jaques looking to control.
#SUB#
Steinbeck is posturing up here but St Jaques has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Steinbeck tries to roll out but it's too tight and Steinbeck has to tap! Slick submission there by St Jaques!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason St Jaques!
Ryan Steinbeck was interviewed post fight and said 'Aww man, this sucks. I didn't implement my game plan, and I can only apologise for my performance.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Chodnovski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St Jaques's hands.
Chodnovski scores with a nice right hand.
Chodnovski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chodnovski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces St Jaques back to the cage. Chodnovski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chodnovski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
St Jaques takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ivan Chodnovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Chodnovski gets caught flat footed, as St Jaques shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Jaques controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like St Jaques might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
St Jaques pushes down on Chodnovski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chodnovski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in half guard, St Jaques seems content to control.#T1##SUB2#
St Jaques is working for a kimura but Chodnovski is defending it quite comfortably.
St Jaques performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that St Jaques has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
St Jaques working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
St Jaques landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St Jaques in particular looking to stall.
St Jaques is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chodnovski!
Chodnovski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by St Jaques.
Chodnovski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
St Jaques raining down shots from the mount!
Chodnovski tries to hold on but St Jaques postures up.#SUB2#
St Jaques looking to isolate an arm here. Chodnovski doesn't see it coming and as St Jaques extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by St Jaques!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason St Jaques! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Down lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
St Jaques gets a clinch.
St Jaques works on Down's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
St Jaques breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Down really is a fat lump.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Down.
Down looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! St Jaques crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Down - the referee stops the clock and St Jaques gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Down. St Jaques manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Down scores with a kick to the midsection.
Down scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
St Jaques closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Down did well to prevent St Jaques getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Jaques looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Down taking some punishment here, with St Jaques in his half guard. #SUB2#
St Jaques is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Down is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mason St Jaques! |
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