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Event:
HRL2: Kovacevic vs Jungle
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Jungle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jason Jungle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jungle shoots and misses
and Kovacevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jungle sprawling to the canvas! Jungle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?!
#ROC#Jungle is rocked!
Jungle shoots and misses
and Kovacevic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hrvoje Kovacevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jungle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic drops Jungle with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jungle! Kovacevic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Hrvoje Kovacevic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Muhmoney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Jungle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Muhmoney keeping full guard, as Jungle tries to pass. #SUB#
Muhmoney looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jungle is defending well. Muhmoney quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jungle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Muhmoney celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Muhmoney!
A victorious Jake Muhmoney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KIFC 93-
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kivi connects with a body shot that sends Jungle's belly button to the back.
Kivi lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Kivi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jungle doesn't seem phased though.
Kivi connects with a body shot.
Kivi cracks Jungle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jungle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Kivi lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Jungle is rocked!#TD2#
Jungle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kivi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jungle dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jungle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kivi is avoiding damage well.
Jungle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jungle tries to move to mount but Kivi blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Jungle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kivi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kivi tries to get out of the position.
Jungle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jungle lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivi defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jungle swings around for an armbar but Kivi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jungle's guard.
Kivi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jungle looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kivi is defending well. Jungle quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kivi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jungle celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Jungle!
After the big win, Jason Jungle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Island clothing lite and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
KIFC 85-
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Jungle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jungle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jungle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore throws a combination. Jungle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Jungle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Jungle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jungle stalling.
Jungle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jungle is controlling the pace.
Jungle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Jungle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jungle.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jungle lands a nice short elbow.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in half guard, Jungle seems content to control.
Jungle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
Jungle slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Jungle seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jungle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jungle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jungle is trying for a kimura here. Moore looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jungle wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Jungle!
Jason Jungle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Island clothing lite for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
KIFC 73
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Butler just misses with a punch to the body.
Jungle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butler.
Butler slips under a jab from Jungle.
Jungle misses with a takedown
and Butler counters with a nice uppercut.
Butler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Jungle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butler sprawls well. Butler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jungle gets slowly back to his feet.
Jungle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Jungle shoots in and drives through. Butler sprawls well.
Geezer Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jungle.
Butler moves out of range as Jungle strikes.
Butler throwing a counter right hand but Jungle manages to avoid it.
Jungle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Butler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jungle wants to clinch but Butler slips to the side
and Butler counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Jungle off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Butler follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Jungle was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Geezer Butler!
A very excited looking Geezer Butler 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:
KIFC 63
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Jungle misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jungle! Kovacevic lets Jungle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jungle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovacevic rattles Jungle with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jungle tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kovacevic dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jungle stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KIFC 56
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Jungle circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Jungle counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read is trying to get back to half guard.
Jungle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jungle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jungle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Read down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jungle advances to full mount.
Jungle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#Read is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leonard Read has been cut.
Read really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jungle raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Read is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jungle softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Read is out cold! Jungle jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Jungle!
Jason Jungle is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jason Jungle 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:
KIFC 45
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Jungle blocks a jab.
Jab by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuilagi misses with a right hand #TD#
and Jungle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tuilagi is looking to get back to is feet but Jungle passes into side control.
Tuilagi regains half guard.#SUB#
Jungle is trying to work for a kimura but Tuilagi is defending well.
Tuilagi is looking to improve his position.
Tuilagi has hold of Jungle's hands but Jungle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tuilagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jungle.
Jungle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jungle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Tuilagi pushes Jungle off but Jungle dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tuilagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A big shot lands for Jungle! That's hurt Tuilagi! Will he recover? Jungle fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Jungle!
Our winner, Jason Jungle, 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:
KIFC 30
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Tsuru keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jungle closes the distance and clinches up with Tsuru, looking for a takedown. Jungle pushes Tsuru against the cage but Tsuru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tsuru connects with a nice looking jab.
Jungle shoots for a takedown but Tsuru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsuru lands with a right hand.
Tsuru connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Tsuru clinches up with Jungle and pushes him back against the cage.
Jungle jumps guard but Tsuru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Jungle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuru struggles to land a body shot inside as Jungle controls his hands.
Jungle slows down the pace here.
Jungle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsuru fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Tsuru clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Tsuru scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Jungle gets control of Tsuru's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jungle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tsuru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsuru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jungle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Tsuru wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jungle's closed guard. He's half up but Jungle has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jungle pivots and extends the arm, Tsuru falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jungle! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Jungle!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Jungle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 18
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Cat lands a big right hand that sends Jungle crashing to the mat! Cat stays standing though and waves Jungle back to his feet!#ROC2#Jungle is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jason Jungle has been cut.
Jungle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cat connects with a body shot that sends Jungle's belly button to the back.
Oh Jungle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jungle is holding his hands too far apart here. Cat throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jungle is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Central Cat! |
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Event:
KIFC 10
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Read shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jungle pinned against the cage. Jungle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Jungle drives through with a takedown into Read's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jungle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jungle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jungle throwing strikes but missing.
Jungle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Read has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jungle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jungle wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
Jungle works over Read with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Jungle postures up.
Read looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Read preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jungle landing some decent shots from guard.
Jungle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Read has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Read working for a triangle but Jungle defends it easily.
#SUB#
Read is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Read looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jungle has picked Read up and slammed him! Read can't keep hold of the triangle and Jungle manages to pass to side control!
Jungle wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Jungle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jungle cracks Read with a big elbow.
Jungle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Read takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Read is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Read is rocked!
Jungle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Read. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Read tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Jungle working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Read is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Read tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Read seems to have got his legs back now.
Check out the look on Jungle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read struggling a bit here.
Jungle working the ground and pound.
Read is trying to get back to half guard.
Jungle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Jungle working the head with strikes.
Read is trying to get back to half guard.
Jungle is putting a hurting on Read here, landing some big shots from side control.
Read is looking to regain half guard here but Jungle keeps moving and retains side control.
Jungle landing a few strikes.
Jungle scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read is looking to regain half guard here but Jungle keeps moving and retains side control.
Read struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jungle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Read fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Read looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Read shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jungle defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Read. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jungle gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jungle is chipping away with strikes.
Read struggling a bit here.
Jungle working the ground and pound. #T1#
Read manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Read tries to get to full guard but Jungle has control of the leg.
Jungle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Jungle.
Jungle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jungle lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Read! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jungle jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Jungle!
A relieved looking Jason Jungle 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:
KIFC 6
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jungle is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jungle or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad.
Lawson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Jungle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jungle lands strikes from half guard.
Jungle controlling the action here.
Jungle is thwarting Lawson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jungle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jungle 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.
Jungle is nestled in close to Lawson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1##SUB#
Lawson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jungle has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jungle pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lawson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jungle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Jungle!
A very excited looking Jason Jungle 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:
KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Jungle shoots in looking for a takedown but Entwhistle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jungle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Entwhistle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jungle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Entwhistle tries to avoid it but Jungle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Entwhistle to the ground. Entwhistle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Entwhistle misses the jab.
Entwhistle throws the left hand but Jungle avoids the punch easily.
Jungle shoots in for a takedown but Entwhistle shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Jungle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jungle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Entwhistle defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entwhistle lands a really nice looking cross but Jungle seems unphased.
#T1#
Entwhistle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Entwhistle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Entwhistle takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jungle takes a shot to the head.
Entwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Entwhistle lands with a light punch inside.
Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2#
Entwhistle drops Jungle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jungle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Jungle is rocked!
Jungle is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entwhistle lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jungle to his knees! Entwhistle keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Entwhistle!
An out of breath John Entwhistle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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