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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Jelani tries to score with a low kick but Nettaigyo moves his leg out of the way.
Nettaigyo wants to counter the offense by Jelani and move into the clinch position.
Jelani throws a chopping leg kick but Nettaigyo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nettaigyo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nettaigyo avoids the head kick by Jelani.
Jelani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Nettaigyo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Nettaigyo breaks from the clinch.
Jelani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jelani throws the kick towards the body but Nettaigyo avoids it.
Nettaigyo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Nettaigyo.
Nettaigyo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jelani.
Nettaigyo stuffs the takedown.
Nettaigyo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jelani.
Jelani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jelani has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Nettaigyo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabari Jelani. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Nettaigyo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jelani throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Nettaigyo counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Nettaigyo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nettaigyo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jelani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nettaigyo on the ground.#SUB2#
Jelani has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nettaigyo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jelani is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nettaigyo pulls down on the head and he's put Jelani to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tsumetai Nettaigyo!
The defeated Jabari Jelani had this to say: 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Jelani misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Bell looking to score a takedown here. Jelani is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Jelani's guard.
Bell passes into half guard.
Jelani gets full guard.
Bell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jelani's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jelani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jelani to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jelani pulls down on the head and he's put Bell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jabari Jelani!
A victorious Jabari Jelani 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Nasimentu sends Jelani down but not out. Nasimentu dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Nasimentu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jelani is trying to get back to his feet.
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. #SUB#
Nasimentu tries for a kimura but Jelani is defending well.
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!
Jelani tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Nasimentu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Nasimentu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Nasimentu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nasimentu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Nasimentu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nasimentu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jelani is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nasimentu has an Americana. Jelani didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nasimentu is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nasimentu hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Valentin Nasimentu!
A less than humble Valentin Nasimentu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jabari Jelani was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparbot stuffs the takedown.
Jelani is looking to land body kicks.
Sparbot is looking for a counter combo.
Sparbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jelani.
Sparbot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparbot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jelani on the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Jabari Jelani's cut even more.#CL#
Sparbot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jelani is pressed up against the cage. Sparbot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jelani down to the mat. Jelani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sparbot clinches.
Sparbot stalling.
#BC#
Sparbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sparbot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jelani, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Sparbot pulls Jelani into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparbot holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparbot trying to strike off his back.
#T1##SUB#
Sparbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jelani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jelani stands up over Sparbot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jelani is working Sparbot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jelani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparbot is keeping the position for now.
Jelani chips away with some ground and pound.
Jelani throws a big elbow that misses.
Jelani tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparbot is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jelani won't allow Sparbot to sweep him here.
Sparbot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jelani on the ground.#SUB#
Sparbot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jelani has picked Sparbot up and slammed him! Sparbot can't keep hold of the triangle and Jelani manages to pass to side control!
Sparbot parries the strikes from Jelani easily there. Jelani is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sparbot to escape.
Sparbot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sparbot tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sparbot is trying to stand.
Jelani 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.
Sparbot is desperately trying to improve his position but Jelani has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparbot wants to hold on but Jelani pushes him away.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparbot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jelani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Jelani goes for an armbar but Sparbot turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sparbot.
Sparbot tries to stand but Jelani is controlling from the bottom.
Sparbot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jelani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Jelani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparbot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparbot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparbot wants to get up but he can't break Jelani's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sparbot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jelani swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jelani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparbot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jelani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jabari Jelani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Sparbot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparbot avoiding damage.
#TD#
Sparbot gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jelani regains guard.
Jelani keeping moving, preventing Sparbot from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jelani has eaten all the pies!
Jelani wants to stand up but Sparbot is controlling him. #SUB2#
Jelani working for a triangle but Sparbot defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Jelani has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sparbot doesn't defend quickly enough and Jelani has managed to lock this one up! Can Sparbot escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jelani on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jabari Jelani!
During a confident post fight interview, Jabari Jelani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Harlamov closes the distance and clinches up with Jelani, looking for a takedown. Harlamov pushes Jelani against the cage but Jelani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harlamov. #SUB#
Harlamov tries for a kimura but Jelani is defending well.
Jelani 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.
Jelani is trying to get back to half guard.
Harlamov trying to control the position but Jelani is working away.
Harlamov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Harlamov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jelani some visible discomfort.
Harlamov working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#
That has opened up Jabari Jelani's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabari Jelani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Garik Harlamov!
Garik Harlamov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jabari Jelani stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparbot shoots in and drives through. Jelani sprawls well.
Jelani looks to land a combination but Sparbot avoids it well. #CL#
Sparbot closes the distance and clinches.
Sparbot slows down the pace here.
Sparbot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sparbot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jelani is working for takedown but Sparbot is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot gets underhooks to prevent Jelani's takedown attempt.
Jelani gets underhooks to prevent Sparbot's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striking Sparbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Sparbot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Jelani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparbot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jelani is defended easily by Sparbot.
Jelani 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.
Jelani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparbot.
Sparbot lands with a nice body punch.
Sparbot throws a sloppy head kick and Jelani moves out of range easily.
Jelani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jelani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jelani leaves Sparbot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jabari Jelani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jelani leaves Sparbot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jelani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparbot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Jelani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2##TD#
Sparbot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jelani looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparbot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Sparbot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jelani wants to stand back up but Sparbot manages to pass into side control.
#T3#
Jelani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Sparbot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sparbot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sparbot wants to stand but Jelani has his arm trapped.
Sparbot takes a little break here. Jelani wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jelani manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparbot slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparbot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jelani wants to get back to full guard.
Sparbot controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striking Sparbot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jelani misses with a head kick.
Sparbot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Sparbot takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparbot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jelani can do to turn this around?
Jelani is pressed up against the cage. Sparbot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jelani down to the mat. Jelani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Sparbot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jelani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparbot happy to just control the position for now.
Jelani dodges the ground and pound from Sparbot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jelani is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparbot off and has taken his back!#T1#
Sparbot is really stuck here.
Sparbot trying to control but not successfully.
Jelani has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sparbot.
Sparbot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sparbot trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Jelani has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sparbot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jelani has eaten all the pies!
Sparbot rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Sparbot trying to hold on to Jelani's head to control him but Jelani postures up.
Striking Sparbot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Jelani trying to work for an americana but Sparbot has managed to regain full guard.
Sparbot pulls Jelani in close to his closed guard and prevents Jelani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jelani stands up over Sparbot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Sparbot wants to stand up but Jelani is controlling him.
Sparbot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jelani advances to half guard.
Sparbot missing with punches from the bottom.
Sparbot tries to get to full guard but Jelani has control of the leg.
Jelani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Jelani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jelani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparbot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Jelani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparbot is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jelani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Jelani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabari Jelani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sparbot. Jelani shrugs it off though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sparbot here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A right-left combo lands from Sparbot.
Striking Sparbot is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Sparbot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jelani, pushing him back against the cage.
Sparbot tries for a takedown but Jelani manages to get underhooks.
Jelani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sparbot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Sparbot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Sparbot tries to score a body lock takedown but Jelani shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sparbot tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striking Sparbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sparbot pulls guard.
Jelani stops Sparbot from standing up.
Jelani throws a strike but Sparbot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Sparbot wants to stand but Jelani is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jelani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jelani tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jelani has his foot on Sparbot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparbot works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparbot passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparbot lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Sparbot is working for a kimura but Jelani is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Jelani gets back to full guard.
Sparbot trying to control but Jelani is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jelani is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sparbot rolls with it to try and escape but Jelani cranks on the arm and Sparbot is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jabari Jelani!
During a confident post fight interview, Jabari Jelani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jelani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalenko throwing a counter right hand but Jelani manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jelani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jelani.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jelani has eaten all the pies!
Jelani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kovalenko's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovalenko.
Jelani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Kovalenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovalenko scores with a hook.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kovalenko.
Jelani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kovalenko swivels and escapes.
Kovalenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jelani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovalenko as he connects with a hook.
Kovalenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jelani has time to react.
Jelani looks to land a combination but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Jelani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kovalenko connects with a single shot there.
Kovalenko connects with a high kick.
Kovalenko digs a good hook to Jelani's body.
#T1#
Jelani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jelani shoots in and drives through. Kovalenko sprawls well.
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jelani throws a front kick aimed at Kovalenko's knee but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Kovalenko sizes up Jelani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovalenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovalenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovalenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jelani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Jelani.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Jelani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovalenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalenko thuds a left hand into Jelani's body.
Kovalenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
Jelani unleashes a big counter combination but Kovalenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Kovalenko as Jelani shoots in.
Kovalenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kovalenko duly obliges. #ROC#
Jelani is rocked!
Jelani looks winded!
Kovalenko is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Jelani like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Jelani from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kovalenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolai Kovalenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jabari Jelani spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Jelani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jelani throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jelani has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Sparbot pushes Jelani up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sparbot drags the fight down to the ground.
Sparbot pulls Jelani in close to prevent any damage.
Jelani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparbot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Sparbot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jelani is one step ahead there.
Sparbot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Sparbot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jelani escapes and throws Sparbot's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sparbot is trying to get back to his feet.
I wouldn't like to be where Sparbot is right now.
Sparbot wants to control but Jelani postures up.
The ground and pound from Jelani seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jelani working away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparbot wants to get back to his feet but Jelani drags him back down.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sparbot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jelani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparbot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jelani on the ground.
Jelani scoring with punches and elbows.
Jelani lands some shots froms side control.
Jelani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jelani throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparbot is holding Jelani down, trying to stall.
Sparbot tries to bench press Jelani off him but Jelani keeps the position. #T3#
Jelani advances nicely into full mount.
Jelani breaks from Sparbot's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jelani lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sparbot hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jelani landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jelani blocks Sparbot's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sparbot is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Jelani with good strikes from the mount here!
Sparbot tries to lock up and control but Jelani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparbot is in a horrible position here. Jelani smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparbot sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jelani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jelani is nestled in close to Sparbot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparbot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jelani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabari Jelani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sparbot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jelani fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparbot tries to counter by clinching up but Jelani breaks away and moves out of range.
Jelani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jelani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparbot looks to land a combination. Jelani sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sparbot fails to land the takedown.
Sparbot tries for a takedown but Jelani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jelani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sparbot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani fails to land the takedown.
Striking Sparbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Jelani closes the distance and clinches up with Sparbot, looking for a takedown. Jelani pushes Sparbot against the cage but Sparbot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sparbot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jelani unleashes a big counter combination but Sparbot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jelani stuffs the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Jelani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jelani lands with a punch from half guard.
Sparbot tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sparbot is looking to control Jelani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparbot avoid being mounted?
Sparbot is trying to stand.
Jelani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparbot's head.
Sparbot trying to control but Jelani postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Jelani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jelani stops Sparbot from getting back to his feet.
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Sparbot is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jelani tries for a takedown but Sparbot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jelani avoids the head kick by Sparbot.
#CL#
Jelani tries to keep at a distance but Sparbot has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Sparbot wants to take the fight to the mat but Jelani manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sparbot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jelani prevents it.
#TD#
Sparbot pulls Jelani into guard.
Sparbot pulls Jelani in close to prevent any damage.
Jelani scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparbot controls Jelani momentarily but Jelani frees himself.
Jabari Jelani has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Jelani stops Sparbot from standing up.
Jelani scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Sparbot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jelani defends well.
Jelani wants to pass the guard but Sparbot is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparbot holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Striking Sparbot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sparbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sparbot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jelani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparbot sprawls well. Sparbot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jelani gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparbot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jelani throws a hook to the side of Sparbot's head but Sparbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparbot shoots in for a takedown but Jelani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Sparbot 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.
Jelani has Sparbot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sparbot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Sparbot manages to break the clinch.
Jelani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparbot. #T1#
Jelani with a jab.
Jelani dives in and grabs Sparbot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparbot pushes down on Jelani's head and hops out.
Striking Sparbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.#TD2#
Jelani closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Sparbot pushes Jelani off and gets back to his feet.
Striking Sparbot is winning the standup battle so far.
Jelani lands a really nice looking cross but Sparbot seems unphased.
Jelani shoots in and drives through. Sparbot sprawls well.
Jelani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Sparbot clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Sparbot jumps guard.
Sparbot wants to get back to his feet but Jelani is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sparbot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jelani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jelani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparbot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Jelani lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparbot tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sparbot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jelani has picked Sparbot up and slammed him! Sparbot can't keep hold of the triangle and Jelani manages to pass to side control!
Sparbot struggling a bit here.
Jelani moves into full mount! #T3#
Jelani looking to finish Sparbot with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sparbot!
Sparbot is trying to escape the mount.
Jelani lands a couple of good shots and Sparbot has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jelani is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jelani lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jelani.
Jelani connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sparbot to escape the position.
Sparbot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Jelani with a couple of short strikes.
Sparbot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sparbot tries to get out of the position.
Jelani won't let Sparbot get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sparbot is bucking up trying to escape but Jelani cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jelani with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jelani is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sparbot is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jabari Jelani!
After winning the bout, Jabari Jelani 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Jelani closes the distance and clinches up with Kovalenko, looking for a takedown. Jelani pushes Kovalenko against the cage but Kovalenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jelani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jelani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko scores with the left hand. Jelani knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovalenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovalenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovalenko tests Jelani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovalenko scores with a head kick. Jelani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jelani shoots for a takedown but Kovalenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jelani takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalenko lunges at Jelani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jelani's hand.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jelani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jelani misses with a body kick.
Jelani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Jelani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kovalenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Jelani's head. #T1#
Jelani looks for a takedown but Kovalenko sprawls well.
Jelani fails to land the takedown.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko scores with a three punch combo!
Kovalenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kovalenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovalenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovalenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Jelani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jelani has eaten all the pies!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Kovalenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jelani doesn't seem phased though.
Kovalenko pushes Jelani away with a front kick.
Jelani takes one to the side of the head.
Jelani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovalenko digs a good hook to Jelani's body.
Kovalenko cracks Jelani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jelani fails with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Jelani misses with a body punch
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalenko works Jelani's body with a nice hook.
Jelani looks winded!
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
Kovalenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovalenko scores with a jab.
Kovalenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jelani's head.#T3#
Kovalenko looks to land a combination. Jelani sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jelani's calf.
Kovalenko scores with a one two! Jelani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Kovalenko coming out on top.
Jelani throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kovalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovalenko jabs at Jelani's body.
A shot to the liver by Kovalenko. Beautiful body shot.
Kovalenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Kovalenko coming out on top.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jelani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovalenko catches Jelani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jelani looks to land a combination but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Kovalenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jelani momentarily.
#ROC#
Jelani is rocked!
Kovalenko connects with a nice cross there... Jelani is looking wobbly and Kovalenko recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jelani to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kovalenko jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolai Kovalenko!
A victorious Nikolai Kovalenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jabari Jelani was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Sparbot lands a big head kick that sends Jelani tumbling to the mat! Sparbot takes a step backwards and waves Jelani back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
That has opened up Jabari Jelani's cut even more.#TD#
Sparbot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jelani works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparbot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparbot controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Jelani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sparbot has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jelani to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sparbot is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jelani pulls down on the head and he's put Sparbot to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jabari Jelani!
Jabari Jelani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Harlamov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harlamov showed some decent athleticism there.
Harlamov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Jabari Jelani's cut is getting worse.
Jelani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harlamov drops an elbow to the side of Jelani's head. #CUT2#
Jabari Jelani's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabari Jelani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Garik Harlamov!
Garik Harlamov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jabari Jelani had this to say: 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Boi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Boi has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Boi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Jelani.
Jelani tries for a takedown but Boi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Boi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jelani swivels and escapes.
Boi closes the distance and clinches up with Jelani, looking for a takedown. Boi pushes Jelani against the cage but Jelani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boi, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
Jabari Jelani's cut is getting worse.
Jelani misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Boi. No joy for Jelani on that attempt.
Boi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jelani pinned against the cage. Jelani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jabari Jelani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sahly Boi.
A left lands for Boi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boi throws a shot to the body.
Jelani is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Boi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jelani!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Boi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Jelani taking punishment in the form of punches.
#CUT2#
Jabari Jelani's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB2#
Boi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jelani, who protects the arm well.
Boi grinds an elbow into Jelani's temple. #CUT2#
Jeez, Jabari Jelani's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabari Jelani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sahly Boi!
Sahly Boi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jabari Jelani spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Boi gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jelani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.#SUB2#
Jelani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Boi.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabari Jelani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sahly Boi!
A very excited looking Sahly Boi 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.
Jabari Jelani was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Jelani throws a jab but it's blocked by Markov.
A combination from Jelani does no damage.
Markov feints a jab promting Jelani to slip. Markov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jelani slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Jelani moves away and avoids it.
Jelani tries to land a front kick but Markov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Markov.
Jabari Jelani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jelani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jelani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Markov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Markov lands with a straight right. Jelani didn't see that one coming.
Jelani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markov lands with a straight right. Jelani didn't see that one coming.
Jelani could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov blocks a head kick by Jelani.
Jelani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
Jabari Jelani's cut is getting worse.
Markov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jelani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markov.
Markov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jelani.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Jelani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jelani should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Jelani is rocked!
Markov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jelani off his feet! Jelani tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jabari Jelani spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Jelani drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nigouera is trying to control Jelani's posture but Jelani avoids it.
Nigouera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Jelani wants to work for an arm triangle but Nigouera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jelani slips a nice elbow through Nigouera's hands, connecting with Nigouera's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nigouera actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nigouera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jelani.
Jelani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1##SUB2#
Nigouera actively working from the bottom here.
Nigouera is trying to get back to full guard.
Nigouera taking some punishment here, with Jelani in his half guard.
Jelani really is a fat lump.
Nigouera tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Nigouera actively working from the bottom here.
Jelani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Nigouera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Jelani looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jelani prevents Nigouera from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nigouera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jelani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nigouera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nigouera is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jelani is tapping! Great win for Nigouera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Nigouera!
Jabari Jelani spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
BMP 57 (Bronson vs Telo)
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Wagner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU2#
Wagner decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wagner slips a jab and a cross from Jelani.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
Donk. Wagner catches Jelani right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani shoots in looking for a takedown but Wagner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jelani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Wagner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jelani did well to prevent Wagner getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wagner in particular looking to stall.
Wagner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Jelani is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner lands a big shot there that rocks Jelani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wagner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wagner landing strikes from the mount.
Jelani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jelani is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wagner controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Wagner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jelani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Wagner .#T3#
Wagner controlling from the full mount.
Wagner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jelani really is a fat lump.
Jelani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wagner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Let's hope that Wagner 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benno Wagner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jelani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Wagner finds it's target.#TD2#
Wagner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wagner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Jelani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.
Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jelani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wagner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jelani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wagner on the ground.#T1#
Wagner content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wagner .
Jelani is looking to improve his position but Wagner isn't that keen on the idea.
Wagner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jelani's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner controlling his opponent. #T2#
Wagner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jelani's face.
Wagner controlling the position easily from mount.
Benno Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jelani in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Wagner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wagner is landing with some decent strikes but Jelani is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wagner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jelani looks a forlorn figure.
Wagner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner lands a big shot there that rocks Jelani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benno Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
That's time! Jelani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
Jabari Jelani's cut is getting worse.
Wagner lands a nice looking body shot.
Jelani tries for a takedown but Wagner circles away easily
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Wagner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wagner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jelani backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Jabari Jelani's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wagner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jelani with a big uppercut! Jelani tries to clinch up but Wagner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jelani to the mat! Jelani covers up and Wagner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benno Wagner !
Jabari Jelani was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
BMP 56 (Knight vs Bronson)
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Jelani looks to land a combination but Krueger avoids it well.
A punch combination from Jelani misses.
Jelani lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Volt Krueger has been cut.
Jelani looks to land a combination. Krueger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jelani.
Jelani looks to land a combination but Krueger avoids it well.
Krueger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jelani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krueger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Jelani misses. #CL#
Krueger moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Krueger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Krueger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jelani defends it well. #SUB2#
Jelani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Krueger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jelani is just riding it out for now. Krueger eventually gives up the hold.
Jelani tries to kick Krueger off but Krueger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Krueger stands up and beckons Jelani to join him on the feet.
Krueger checks a low kick from Jelani.
Sloppy strikes from Jelani. Those never looked like landing.
Krueger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jelani manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Jelani gets tackled into the cage by Krueger. Krueger maintains the clinch.
Jelani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krueger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2##TD#
Jelani is fighting off a takedown attempt but Krueger is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jelani to the mat. Jelani regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Jelani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krueger is aware though and is defending well.
Krueger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Krueger looking to improve position, pressing down on Jelani's thigh with his hand. Jelani seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Krueger paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Krueger's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Jelani picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jabari Jelani!
During a confident post fight interview, Jabari Jelani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BMP 54 (Proctor vs Hyypia)
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dzoker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jelani manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dzoker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jelani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dzoker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dzoker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dzoker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dzoker cracks Jelani with a solid left hand.
Dzoker works over Jelani with some ground and pound from guard.
Dzoker trying to control but Jelani is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dzoker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzoker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Jelani working for a triangle but Dzoker defends it easily.
Dzoker trying to control but Jelani is working from the bottom.
Dzoker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dzoker is working Jelani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Dzoker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dzoker is pushing down on Jelani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jelani is fighting to maintain full guard but Dzoker has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dzoker is working for a kimura but Jelani is defending it quite comfortably.
Jelani wants to improve his position but Dzoker is controlling well.
Dzoker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dzoker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dzoker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT#
Jabari Jelani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabari Jelani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dzoko Dzoker!
After winning the bout, Dzoko Dzoker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jabari Jelani stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
BMP 53 (Proctor vs Breneman)
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Doofenshmirtz lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doofenshmirtz - that will leave a mark!
Nice sprawl there from Doofenshmirtz as Jelani shoots in.
Doofenshmirtz thumps Jelani with a low kick.
Doofenshmirtz works Jelani's body with a nice hook.
Jelani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jelani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doofenshmirtz defends it nicely.
Doofenshmirtz swings for the body but Jelani moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jelani.
Jelani misses the shot to the body.
Jelani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Jelani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doofenshmirtz on his heels. He'll look to pass Doofenshmirtz's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doofenshmirtz 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.
Doofenshmirtz is working hard here to advance position.
Doofenshmirtz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jelani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB#
Doofenshmirtz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jelani is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Doofenshmirtz, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Doofenshmirtz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jelani defends it easily.#SUB#
Doofenshmirtz pushes a forearm under Jelani's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jelani is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jabari Jelani stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
BMP 48 (Mabogo vs Dre Parker)
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Money wants to clinch up but Jelani keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jelani swats away the attempt to clinch by Money.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Jelani pushes him off.
Jelani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Money takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Money moves into the clinch.
Jelani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Money pulls guard successfully.
Jelani passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Money punching from the bottom.
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. Jelani connects with a nice short shot to Money's temple.
Money missing with punches from the bottom.
Jelani looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Money with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jelani working Money over with strikes. #ROC2#
Money is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Money has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Money manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jelani keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jelani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Money pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Money seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Jelani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jelani tries for a takedown but Money manages to get underhooks.
DJ Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.#TD#
Money manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jelani advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Jelani seems to be looking for submissions.
Jelani stops Money from getting back to his feet.
Jelani blocks the strikes from Money.
Jelani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Money tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Money is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Jelani.
Money throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jelani lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Jelani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jelani lands a big elbow - Money is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jelani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jabari Jelani!
During a confident post fight interview, Jabari Jelani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BMP 47 (Mabogo vs Knight)
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Dzoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dzoker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jelani is fending him off so far but Dzoker persists. Nope, Jelani circles away and we're back to standing.
Dzoker shoots for a double leg takedown but Jelani sprawls well. He's pushed Dzoker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jelani bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dzoker's head backwards.
Dzoker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzoker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jelani fakes the leg kick and cracks Dzoker in the body.
Dzoker slaps away a takedown attempt from Jelani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, jab by Jelani - just one landing.
Jelani misses with a few strikes there.
Dzoker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jelani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dzoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzoker misses with a takedown attempt - Jelani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jelani throws a combination. Dzoker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Dzoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jelani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Dzoker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jelani to the mat! Jelani manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Jelani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dzoker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dzoker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dzoker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jelani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jelani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dzoker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jelani looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Dzoker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Jelani is working an open guard so Dzoker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dzoker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jelani counters with a three punch combo that has Dzoker backing up. Dzoker nods at Jelani to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Jelani.
Jelani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzoker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Jelani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jelani lands a really nice looking cross but Dzoker seems unphased.
Jelani connects with a body shot.#TD#
Dzoker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dzoker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jelani is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Dzoker distracts Jelani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dzoker 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dzoker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dzoker is in close to Jelani's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dzoker throwing strikes but missing.
Dzoker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jelani's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Jabari Jelani's cut even more.
Dzoker slips nicely into half guard.
Jelani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dzoker is looking to take a break and control but Jelani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dzoker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dzoker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dzoker wants to take a breather but Jelani is having none of it.
Dzoker content to control rather than advance.
Dzoker works his way into side control.
Dzoker working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#
The cut above Jabari Jelani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabari Jelani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dzoko Dzoker!
A relieved looking Dzoko Dzoker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jabari Jelani was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie stalling the fight.
#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Jelani avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Jelani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jabari Jelani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jelani misses.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Jelani moved away.
Jelani misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Jelani avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage. #T1#
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jelani blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Jelani blocks with his arms.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Jelani avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage. #BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Jelani misses with a wild combination.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jelani checks a leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range as Jelani throws a body kick.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jelani. #T2##CL#
Gracie pushes Jelani up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jelani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Jelani throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Jelani finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Gracie is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jelani presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jelani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Gracie. #T3#
Jelani misses with a head kick.
Jelani blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Jelani's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Jelani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Jelani throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gracie works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jelani is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Jelani is controlling him
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracie is looking to control Jelani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jelani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rail Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie connects with the punch.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jelani fails with the takedown.
Jelani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Jelani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jelani takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Jelani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Jelani.
#CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Jelani uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1##BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Jelani.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jelani manages to avoid it.#CL#
Jelani gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Jelani feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jelani won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jelani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jelani can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelani tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pulling down on Jelani's head to control his posture.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jelani goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Rail Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Gracie takes a swing at Jelani's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Jelani moves out of range easily.
Gracie is looking to wear down Jelani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie wants to slow Jelani down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Jelani looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Gracie pushes Jelani off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jelani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Jelani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rail Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jelani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie motions for Jelani to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Jelani throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Jelani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jelani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Jelani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jelani blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jelani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Jelani scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie wants to control but Jelani postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rail Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gracie clinches up with Jelani and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Jelani.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Gracie.
#T1#
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Jelani backwards.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jelani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jabari Jelani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
A combination from Jelani does no damage.
Gracie is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jelani up against the cage.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Jabari Jelani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rail Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Gracie gets through Jelani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jelani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jelani is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelani blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie misses the jab.
Jelani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jelani throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Gracie rushes Jelani and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie is stalling here.
#T3#
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jelani moves away.
Jelani misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rail Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jelani is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Jelani misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Jelani does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Rail Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jelani manages to avoid it.
Jelani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jelani.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jelani.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jelani just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGracie.
Jelani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Jelani counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelani misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jelani.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
As Gracie backs off Jelani throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rail Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rail Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Rail Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Jabari Jelani stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jelani looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jelani works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jelani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carmen defending well though.
Carmen pushes Jelani off looking to stand but Jelani dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jelani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jelani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carmen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carmen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jelani.
Carmen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jelani on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Jelani. #CUT2#
It looks like Shane Carmen has been cut.
Jelani prevents Carmen from standing back up.
Jelani thows a huge punch but Carmen dodges it nicely.
#T1##SUB2#
Jelani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carmen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jelani. #SUB2#
Jelani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jelani prevents Carmen from standing back up.
Jelani working Carmen over with strikes.
Jelani working over Carmen with some ground and pound. Carmen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#
Shane Carmen's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Jelani seems to be working for a kimura but Carmen defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Jelani scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#
Shane Carmen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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. Jelani connects with a nice short shot to Carmen's temple. #CUT2#
Jeez, Shane Carmen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Carmen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jabari Jelani!
Jabari Jelani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Jelani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magnetti.
Magnetti dives in for a single leg takedown but Jelani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Jelani shoots in and gets a takedown into Magnetti's guard.
Jelani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magnetti's head.
Jelani preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Magnetti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jelani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magnetti trying to keep a closed guard but Jelani is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnetti doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Jelani lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jelani distracts Magnetti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magnetti is trying to hold Jelani in close to prevent damage but Jelani has managed to pass into half guard.
Jelani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jelani lands a nice short elbow.
Jelani is nestled in close to Magnetti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magnetti is breathing heavily.
Jelani working Magnetti over with strikes. #ROC2#
Magnetti is rocked!
Jelani controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Magnetti is out! Jelani gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jabari Jelani!
Jabari Jelani 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Fertus misses with an uppercut.
Jelani looks to land a combination. Fertus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jelani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jelani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fertus unleashes a big counter combination but Jelani bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fertus slaps away a takedown attempt from Jelani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fertus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Fertus misses.#TD#
Jelani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fertus's guard.
Jelani throws a big right hand that misses.
Jelani is pushing down on Fertus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fertus is fighting to maintain full guard but Jelani has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fertus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jelani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jelani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jelani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fertus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jelani.
Jelani throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fertus to regain full guard.
Jelani throwing strikes but missing.
Jelani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fertus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fertus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jelani is controlling him. #T2#
Fertus working a defensive guard but Jelani passes into half guard.
#ES2#
Fertus pushes Jelani off and gets back to his feet.
Jelani slips a jab from Fertus.
Jelani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jelani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Fertus.
As Fertus looks to move away, Jelani throws a big counter combo but Fertus just gets out of the way.#TD#
Fertus gets caught napping as Jelani dives in and scores a takedown. Fertus manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jelani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fertus wants to stand up but Jelani is controlling him. #SUB2#
Fertus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jelani has picked Fertus up and slammed him! Fertus can't keep hold of the triangle and Jelani manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Jelani looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fertus is avoiding damage well.
Fertus prevents Jelani from moving into mount.
Jelani is working hard here to advance position.
Fertus is looking to regain half guard here but Jelani keeps moving and retains side control.
Fertus dodges the ground and pound from Jelani.
Jelani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fertus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fertus tries to get back to half guard but can't.#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.
Fertus is trying to get back to his feet.
Fertus regains half guard.#SUB#
Jelani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fertus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jelani.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jelani thows a huge punch but Fertus dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabari Jelani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
That's time! Jelani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fertus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jelani counters with a three punch combo that has Fertus backing up. Fertus nods at Jelani to acknowledge the strikes.
Jelani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jelani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jelani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Fertus does no damage.
Jelani misses with a body kick.
Fertus misses with a looping left.
Jelani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fertus as he jumps to the side.
Jelani misses with the combination.
Fertus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jelani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jelani misses with a combination
and Fertus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fertus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jelani.
#T1#
Jelani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fertus defends well and Jelani ends up having to push Fertus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fertus lands an overhand right.
Fertus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jelani misses with a takedown
and Jelani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Jabari Jelani's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabari Jelani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Fertus as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Fertus closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Fertus breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jelani. Those never looked like landing.
Jelani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fertus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jabari Jelani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Fertus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jelani sprawling to the canvas! Jelani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fertus finish him?!
#ROC2#
Jelani is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelani throws a body kick that misses
and Fertus counters with a right hand from hell and Jelani is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Fertus!
A less than humble Mike Fertus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jabari Jelani was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back !'.
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