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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1# Arbani doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jobb counters with a three punch combo that has Arbani backing up. Arbani nods at Jobb to acknowledge the strikes. Arbani doesn't manage to clinch there - Jobb circles away.
Jobb closes the distance and clinches up with Arbani, looking for a takedown. Jobb pushes Arbani against the cage but Arbani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jobb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arbani defends it nicely. Arbani throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Jobb counters by clinching up. Arbani is pressed up against the cage. Jobb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arbani down to the mat. Arbani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Renati Arbani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sav Jobb. Arbani fails miserably with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arbani is looking to clinch but Jobb is avoiding it.
Jobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Arbani throws a head kick that misses. As Arbani backs off Jobb throws a huge counter combo but Arbani manages to avoid it all. Jobb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arbani. #T1# Arbani shoots for a double leg takedown but Jobb sprawls well. He's pushed Arbani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jobb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jobb now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nice sprawl there from Arbani as Jobb shoots in.#CL2# Jobb takes the fight into the clinch. Jobb should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Arbani is pressed up against the cage. Jobb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arbani down to the mat. Arbani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Arbani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Arbani backs off Jobb throws a huge counter combo but Arbani manages to avoid it all. Arbani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jobb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arbani as he avoids it easily. Arbani looks to land a combination but Jobb avoids it well. Jobb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Arbani is looking to clinch but Jobb is avoiding it.
#T2# Arbani tries a head kick but it misses.
Jobb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arbani defends well and Jobb ends up having to push Arbani into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Arbani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jobb motions for Arbani to come forward. Jobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jobb has a takedown stuffed. Arbani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jobb shoots in but no luck this time. Jobb looks winded!#CL2# Jobb pushes Arbani up against the cage in a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Arbani working hard to break the clinch. Arbani is looking for a takedown.#BC2# Jobb manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Arbani gets tackled into the cage by Jobb. Jobb maintains the clinch. #T3# Arbani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jobb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Jobb. No joy for Arbani on that attempt. Arbani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jobb circles away. Jobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arbani throws a leg kick #CL2# and Jobb moves into the clinch. Jobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arbani avoids it. Jobb stops a takedown attempt from Arbani.
Arbani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jobb avoids it. Arbani jumps guard but Jobb stands there with Arbani around his waist. Arbani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arbani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jobb smiles and moves away.
#TD# Arbani throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jobb was covering up waiting for the punch and Arbani finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jobb wriggles free and stands up. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Jobb shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Jobb moves into the clinch. Arbani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Jobb manages to break the clinch.
Jobb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arbani defends well and Jobb ends up having to push Arbani into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Arbani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jobb tries to avoid it but Arbani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jobb to the ground. Jobb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sav Jobb dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2# Jobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Jobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renati Arbani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jobb blocks a head kick by Arbani.
Arbani tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2# and Jobb counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Arbani wants to control but Jobb is keeping busy.
Jobb prevents Arbani from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jobb sitting and controlling from the half guard. Arbani is trying to stand back up but Jobb is controlling him
#T1# Jobb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arbani's head. Arbani punching from the bottom.
Jobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Arbani trying to hold on to Jobb's head to control him but Jobb postures up.
Arbani wants to improve his position but Jobb is controlling well.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Arbani misses with a looping right. Arbani tries to close the distance and clinch but Jobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jobb fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Arbani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jobb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Arbani fails in his attempt to clinch. Arbani shoots in looking for a takedown but Jobb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arbani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jobb is looking for the big counter here. Arbani throws a leg kick and Jobb counters with a one-two to the body. Arbani misses with a hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Arbani looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Sav Jobb seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jobb throws a right and a left that Arbani avoids nicely. Jobb is breathing heavily. Arbani fails to land with a series of punches.
Arbani with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Jobb counters by moving into the clinch. Arbani is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renati Arbani. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Jobb is working for takedown but Arbani is calmly controlling the position for now. Jobb can't get the takedown.
Arbani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Arbani looking to slow down the pace here. Jobb leaning against his opponent.
Jobb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arbani has him pressed against the cage. Arbani is looking to control Jobb's arms but Jobb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arbani has his back to the cage. Jobb misses with a body punch.
Arbani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Arbani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jobb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2# Arbani gets tackled into the cage by Jobb. Jobb maintains the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Arbani tries to pull guard but Jobb forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Arbani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jobb walks away with a smile on his face. Arbani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jobb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arbani's waist but Arbani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jobb off to one side. #TD# Arbani dives in and scores a takedown into Jobb's guard. Arbani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jobb swivels though and keeps the full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Arbani wants to control from the top but Jobb keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sav Jobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Arbani doesn't manage to clinch there - Jobb circles away.
Jobb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arbani. Jobb circles away from the clinch attempt and Jobb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Arbani darts in trying to clinch and Jobb counters with a three punch combo that has Arbani backing up. Arbani nods at Jobb to acknowledge the strikes. Arbani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jobb but Jobb pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arbani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jobb tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arbani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jobb somewhat.#T1# Jobb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arbani avoids it really well and circles away. Jobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jobb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Arbani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. It looked like Arbani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Renati Arbani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sav Jobb. Jobb fails to land the takedown. Arbani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2# Arbani tries to close the distance and clinch but Jobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jobb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arbani pinned against the cage. Arbani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Arbani wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arbani is looking to clinch. Arbani throws a head kick but Jobb moves out of range.
Jobb lands a lovely overhand right. Arbani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jobb as he jumps to the side. Jobb throws a leg kick but Arbani checks it. Arbani is looking to clinch but Jobb is avoiding it.
#T3##CL2# Jobb moves into the clinch. Jobb slowing the pace effectively. Arbani looking for a takedown. Arbani is trying to break the clinch but Jobb has him pressed against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Arbani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jobb pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jobb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arbani fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Arbani closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jobb did well to prevent Arbani getting side control. Arbani trying to control from half guard but Jobb is working away. Arbani tries to stand and escape but Jobb is controlling the position. #T4# Arbani prevents Jobb from improving his position. Jobb is not content to let Arbani control the position. Arbani wants to pass the guard but Jobb is defending well. Renati Arbani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sav Jobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Arbani 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!#SUB# Arbani wants to work for an arm triangle but Jobb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Sav Jobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jobb has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sav Jobb! |
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Event:
WCMMA 3
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Renato Arbani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Renati Arbani on his heels. He'll look to pass Renati Arbani's guard now, I'm sure. Renato Arbani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renati Arbani is keeping the position for now. Renati Arbani trying to keep a closed guard but Renato Arbani is proving a slippery customer.
Renato Arbani advances to half guard. Renati Arbani tries to get to full guard but Renato Arbani has control of the leg. Renato Arbani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Renato Arbani is looking to work his way around to Renati Arbani's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Renato Arbani is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Renati Arbani is in real trouble.
Renati Arbani tries to escape but Renato Arbani has the hooks in and won't let him break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Renati Arbani fending off the submission attempt from Renato Arbani. #SUB2# Renato Arbani working for the choke. #T1##SUB2# Renato Arbani is working for a rear naked choke. Renati Arbani is not defending it well and Renato Arbani has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Renati Arbani refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Renati Arbani's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Arbani! Renato Arbani is the new lightweight champion! Renato Arbani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCMMA Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Renati Arbani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Renato Arbani is staying active underneath Renati Arbani, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Renato Arbani wants to get back to full guard. Renato Arbani regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Renato Arbani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Renato Arbani wants to sweep here but Renati Arbani controlling him for the moment. Renati Arbani tries to free his leg and advance position but Renato Arbani is retaining full guard. #SUB# Renato Arbani has an active guard here but Renati Arbani has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Renati Arbani in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Renato Arbani tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Renati Arbani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renati Arbani! Renati Arbani is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1# Arbani looks for the body kick but Knuckles saw that one coming. Arbani tried to score with a low kick but Knuckles checks it. Arbani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A punch lands to the side of Arbani 's head but he takes it in his stride. Knuckles lands with a straight right. Arbani didn't see that one coming. Arbani needs to keep his hands up - Knuckles had a free shot at his head there. Arbani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Knuckles.#ROC#Arbani is rocked! Knuckles connects with a right hand. Arbani shakes it off. Arbani is still on wobbly legs! Can Knuckles finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knuckles drops Arbani with a naaaaasty hook - Arbani is in real trouble here! Knuckles dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Knuckles! |
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