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Event:
JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Idrizaj instigates a clinch. Idrizaj lands an elbow that stopped Jang in his tracks for a moment. Jang tries to pull guard but Idrizaj forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jang wants to get back to striking at distance but Idrizaj won't allow it.
Idrizaj prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Idrizaj manages to pull guard.
Jang tries to free his leg and advance position but Idrizaj is retaining full guard. Idrizaj is looking to stand up but Jang isn't so interested in that idea. Jang distracts Idrizaj 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. Jang being controlled here momentarily. Jang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idrizaj swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Jang stops Idrizaj from standing up. #ES# Idrizaj is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC# Idrizaj manages to break the clinch.
Jang tries to clinch there but Idrizaj circles away.
#TD2# Jang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Idrizaj wants to stand back up but Jang manages to pass into side control.
#T2# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Idrizaj is looking for a sweep. Idrizaj on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2# Jang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Idrizaj has escaped the position, nice work there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Jang swings around for an armbar but Idrizaj sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jang's guard. Idrizaj wanted to stand there but Jang had control of the position. Idrizaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Idrizaj postures up.
Idrizaj wants to stand and escape but instead Jang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Jang trying to control but Idrizaj is working from the bottom. Jang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Jang passes into half guard. Jang prevents Idrizaj from standing back up.
#T4# Jang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Idrizaj keeps working. Idrizaj is looking for a sweep. Jang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jang working over Idrizaj with some ground and pound. Idrizaj looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES# Idrizaj pushes Jang off and gets back to his feet.#CL# Idrizaj instigates a clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Idrizaj.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakup Idrizaj dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Idrizaj fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jang avoids it really well and circles away. Idrizaj leaves Jang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Idrizaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jang can do to turn this around? Jang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Idrizaj. Jang shoots in for a takedown but Idrizaj shows good takedown defense. Idrizaj feinted with a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Idrizaj rushes Jang and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Idrizaj pulls guard successfully.
Idrizaj wants to stand and escape but Jang is having none of it. #T1# Jang preventing the sweep. Jang trying to control the position from guard on top but Idrizaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jang is looking to stand up but Idrizaj won't let him. Idrizaj is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Jang throws a strike but Idrizaj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2# Jang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Idrizaj is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Jang tries to pull guard but Idrizaj forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seon Sand Jang.#T2# Jang is trying to force a seperation but Idrizaj has the dominant position. Idrizaj tries to pull guard but Jang forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Idrizaj tries to pull guard but Jang holds him up against the cage and eventually Idrizaj drops back down to his feet.
Idrizaj controlling the action here for a moment.
Jang looking to slow down the pace here. Jang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idrizaj.
#T3# Jang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Idrizaj prevents it.
Idrizaj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jang looking to slow down the pace here. Jang tries to land a knee to the head but Idrizaj blocks with his arms.
Idrizaj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD# Idrizaj manages to pull guard.
Jang wants to control from the top but Idrizaj keeps moving. Jang throws a strike but Idrizaj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4##SU# Idrizaj decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jang, up you get! Idrizaj dives in and grabs Jang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jang pushes down on Idrizaj's head and hops out. Jang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jang tries to clinch there but Idrizaj circles away.
Jang tries for a takedown but Idrizaj circles away easily#CL# and Idrizaj counters by moving into the clinch. Jang is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Idrizaj is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jang pulls him back up using the underhooks. Idrizaj cracks Jang with a nice body shot. Jang is looking to control Idrizaj's arms but Idrizaj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jang has his back to the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakup Idrizaj dominated that second round. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Nice sprawl there from Idrizaj as Jang shoots in. Idrizaj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seon Sand Jang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jang misses with a head kick.
Jang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jang has a takedown stuffed. Jakup Idrizaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seon Sand Jang. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Idrizaj circles away. Idrizaj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jang goes for a double leg but Idrizaj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Idrizaj continues to drive forward. Jang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Idrizaj closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Jang is trying to pull guard but Idrizaj has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Idrizaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jang shoots in for a takedown but Idrizaj shows good takedown defense. Idrizaj lands a high kick!
#CL# Idrizaj rushes Jang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Idrizaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Idrizaj dives in for a single leg takedown but Jang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jang tries to counter with a clinch but Idrizaj shakes him off and moves away. Idrizaj lands a nice knee to the body. Good body shot from Idrizaj.
Idrizaj has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jang after a bit of a struggle. #T2# Idrizaj scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD# Idrizaj pulls guard effortlessly. Idrizaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jang's guard. #REVR# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU# Idrizaj gets to his feet. Jang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Jang takes a kick to the side of the head. Idrizaj lands with a thumping leg kick.
Idrizaj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jang counters with a left and a right that stings Idrizaj. #CL# Idrizaj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Idrizaj manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Jang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Idrizaj. Jang leaves Idrizaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jang throws a head kick that misses. Idrizaj lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Idrizaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jang tries to clinch but Idrizaj is having none of it. #T4# No luck for Jang with that takedown attempt. Idrizaj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. That kick from Idrizaj tenderised Jang's leg. Jang is trying to keep his angry face on. A good leg kick by Idrizaj. No luck for Idrizaj with that takedown attempt. Jang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seon Sand Jang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jakup Idrizaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jang misses with a double jab
and Idrizaj counters with a three punch combo that has Jang backing up. Jang nods at Idrizaj to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Jakup Idrizaj showed his dominance in that final round. Well Idrizaj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakup Idrizaj! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1# Jang on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klein tries to avoid it but Jang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klein to the ground. Klein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Klein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klein wants it to stay on the feet. Klein scores with a decent looking hook. Jang is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jang shoots in for a takedown but Klein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seon Sand Jang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jang misses with a head kick.
Klein throws a body shot but no joy. Jang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Jang avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jang tries to counter by clinching up but Klein breaks away and moves out of range. Jang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klein. Jang is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Melvin Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Klein misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jang fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Klein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jang sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jang scrambles back to his feet. Klein throws a hook but Jang avoids it easily.#CL# Jang has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jang.#T1# Klein scores with a nice strike. A lazy left from Klein finds it's target. Jang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Klein cracks Jang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Klein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Klein misses with an uppercut. Jang saw that one coming. Klein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Klein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jang. Klein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jang is breathing heavily. Jang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klein. Jang moves out of range as Klein strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Klein sizes up Jang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Seon Sand Jang has been cut. Jang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klein. Jang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. No luck for Jang with that takedown attempt. Klein cracks Jang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2# Klein throws a poor cross that misses
and Jang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jang slips a jab from Klein.#TD# Jang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Klein was covering up waiting for the punch and Jang finishes the takedown easily into guard. Klein is looking to stand back up but Jang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Klein. #REVB# Klein wants to get back to his feet. Klein tries to get to full guard but Jang has control of the leg. #ES2# Klein pushes Jang off and gets back to his feet.#T3# Klein works the jab nicely. Jang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klein throws a big shot that misses.#TD# Jang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Klein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Klein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jang is controlling him. Jang being controlled here momentarily. Jang trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Klein wants to stand and escape but Jang is having none of it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Klein is controlling Jang's posture. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#ES2# Klein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Klein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klein digs a right hand into Jang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jang's gas tank. This has been an exciting period of action! Klein lands a left hand.
Klein blocks an elbow strike from Jang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Klein dominated that round. The cut man is working on Seon Sand Jang's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Jang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jang scrambles back to his feet. Klein with a hook. Klein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jang. Jang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Klein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jang manages to avoid it. Jang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klein was well out of range. Poor timing from Jang. Klein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Klein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Klein throws a hook but Jang avoids it easily. Seon Sand Jang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klein. Jang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Klein dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good exchange - Klein coming out on top. Klein lands a jab. The crowd cheers as Klein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jang doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Jang is rocked!#T1# Klein just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Klein as Jang shoots in. Jang avoids the body shot from Klein.
Melvin Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Klein lands with a shot to the body. Klein lunges at Jang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jang's hand. Klein scores with a hook to the body. Jang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Klein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klein. Jang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Klein as he connects with a hook. Jang takes a shot right to the bread basket. A big right from Klein misses. Klein punishes Jang's body with a nice straight punch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Klein scores with a nice strike. Klein lands with a hook. Jang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Klein swings for the body but Jang moves out of range.
#T2# Klein ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Klein scores with a sloppy right hand. Jang should have avoided that one. Klein looks to score with a jab to the body but Jang is just out of range. Klein lands the left hand. Melvin Klein seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jang throws a head kick but Klein moves out of range.
Klein darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Klein dips to his left and cracks Jang with an uppercut! Oh Jang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jang walks into a jab. Klein ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Klein with a jab. Klein jabs Jang to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2# Klein cracks Jang with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Klein has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jang to stand back up! Klein lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jang falls backwards - clearly groggy! Klein dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Klein! |
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