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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Michaels gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. #TD#
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Michaels is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Michaels's hands, connecting with Michaels's forehead.
Jones prevents Michaels from improving his position.
Michaels wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Michaels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michaels defending well though.
Michaels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michaels wants to get back to full guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Michaels felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Michaels trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Michaels is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michaels avoid being mounted?
Jones working Michaels over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Michaels manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Michaels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Michaels's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Waylon Jones!
Our winner, Waylon Jones, 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:
WFC Australia 1
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Arbani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arbani misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Michaels lands a takedown into guard.
Michaels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Michaels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Michaels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michaels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arbani wants to stand but Michaels is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Arbani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arbani manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Arbani's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michaels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michaels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Michaels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arbani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Michaels won't allow Arbani to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Arbani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arbani manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Arbani's guard.
Arbani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Arbani moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.#TD2#
Michaels has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arbani regains guard immediately. #ES#
Arbani has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Michaels has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Arbani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Arbani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels. #TD2#
Michaels has hold of one of Arbani's legs. Arbani is fighting the takedown attempt but Michaels gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arbani pushes Michaels off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arbani napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Michaels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arbani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arbani is trying to buck Michaels off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Arbani trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Michaels tries for a kimura but Arbani is defending well. #SUB2#
Michaels tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Michaels has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arbani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Michaels has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Michaels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arbani, who protects the arm well.
Arbani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Michaels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arbani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arbani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Michaels has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Michaels tries for a kimura but Arbani is defending well.
Arbani tries to escape but Michaels is in control. #SUB2#
Michaels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arbani, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Michaels is trying to get an arm triangle but Arbani is defending well.
Arbani is pushing Michaels's head away, looking to escape. Michaels manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Michaels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jace Michaels will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Arbani has Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Michaels lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Michaels prevents Arbani from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Michaels is looking for a kimura here.
Arbani looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michaels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arbani defends it well.
Arbani is trying to stand back up but Michaels is controlling him
#T1##SUB2#
Michaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Michaels prevents Arbani from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Arbani defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Michaels is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Michaels is working for a kimura but Arbani is defending it quite comfortably.
Arbani is trying to stand back up but Michaels is controlling him
#SUB2#
Michaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Michaels stops Arbani from getting back to his feet.
Jace Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arbani misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Michaels has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arbani is trying to keep an underhook but Michaels manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Arbani is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Arbani defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Michaels is working for a kimura but Arbani is defending it quite comfortably.
Michaels prevents Arbani from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Michaels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Michaels is working for a kimura but Arbani is defending it quite comfortably.
Arbani wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Michaels is trying to work for a kimura but Arbani is defending well.
Arbani is looking to escape.#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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels wants to free his trapped foot but Arbani is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Michaels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arbani pushes Michaels off looking to stand but Michaels dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Arbani clinches up with Michaels and pushes him back against the cage.
Arbani throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arbani swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jace Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Michaels drives through with a takedown into Arbani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Arbani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Michaels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Michaels won't allow Arbani to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Michaels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Arbani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arbani manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Arbani's guard. #ES#
Arbani kicks Michaels off and gets to his feet. #T1##CL#
Arbani moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Michaels has Arbani pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Michaels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Arbani tumbling to the mat - Michaels dives into Arbani's guard.
Michaels won't allow Arbani to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Arbani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arbani manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Arbani's guard.
Arbani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Michaels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES#
Arbani pushes Michaels off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Arbani closes the distance and pushes Michaels back into the cage.#TD2#
Michaels is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arbani can't fight it off and eventually Michaels manages to take the fight to the floor. Arbani looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arbani is looking to stand up but Michaels isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Arbani manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Michaels is trying to trip Arbani. He has hold of a leg but Arbani is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Michaels persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Michaels won't allow Arbani to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Michaels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Michaels prevents Arbani from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Michaels looking to pass the guard.
Michaels prevents Arbani from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Arbani rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arbani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arbani swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Michaels has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arbani is trying to keep an underhook but Michaels manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Renato Arbani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Michaels is trying to work for a kimura but Arbani is defending well.
#SUB2#
Arbani is defending against the submission attempts here by Michaels.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renato Arbani.
I think Michaels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
WFC Canada 1
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Michaels enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Michaels manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Michaels is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones stands up over Michaels, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Michaels pushes a forearm under Jones's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jace Michaels!
Our winner, Jace Michaels, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jacobs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Michaels on his heels. He'll look to pass Michaels's guard now, I'm sure.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Michaels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Michaels throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jacobs escapes and throws Michaels's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Michaels manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Michaels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Michaels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Michaels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Michaels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Jacobs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jacobs prevents Michaels from getting the reversal.
Michaels's coaches at California Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Michaels gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Michaels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Michaels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but Michaels defending well.
Jacobs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Michaels has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jacobs. Oh but Michaels has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jacobs goes limp - he's gone! Michaels jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jace Michaels!
A relieved looking Jace Michaels 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt - Klahan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jace Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Klahan keeping full guard, as Michaels tries to pass. #SUB#
Michaels drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Klahan dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Michaels has a closed guard, preventing Klahan from standing up.
Klahan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Michaels looking for a guillotine here but Klahan defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klahan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Michaels to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Klahan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Michaels pulls down on the head and he's put Klahan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jace Michaels!
Jace Michaels thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Miudinho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michaels.
Miudinho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice sprawl there from Miudinho as Michaels shoots in.#CL2#
Miudinho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miudinho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#KD2#
Miudinho drops Michaels with a big knee straight up the middle! Michaels is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Michaels is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jace Michaels has been cut.
Miudinho feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Michaels collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robson Miudinho! |
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Event:
WCMMA Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Michaels dives in and scores a takedown into Dunn Jr's guard.#SUB#
Michaels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michaels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Michaels drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Michaels as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dunn Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Michaels! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jace Michaels!
After winning the bout, Jace Michaels thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCMMA Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Michaels tries to clinch there but Dunn Jr circles away.
Dunn Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Dunn Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunn Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michaels throws a push kick but Dunn Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Dunn Jr throws a push kick but Michaels slaps the foot to one side.
Dunn Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
And Michaels tries to counter it with a takedown but Dunn Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Michaels changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dunn Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dunn Jr being controlled for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Michaels is working to tighten his grip on Dunn Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dunn Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Michaels is really squeezing tight and eventually Dunn Jr passes out! Michaels breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jace Michaels! |
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