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Event:
WCF WNF 50: Li Chai vs Haba
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Justin.
Justin scoring with punches and elbows.
Jerome is trying to improve his position.
Jerome wants to control but Justin postures up.
Jerome gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jerome makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jerome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Justin controls the pace.
Jerome keeping full guard, as Justin tries to pass. #T1#
Jerome seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Justin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jerome controlling the position.
Justin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jerome wants to control but Justin postures up.
Justin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jerome some visible discomfort.
Jerome sneaks back into half guard.
Justin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justin prevents Jerome from improving his position.#T2#
Justin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jerome is looking to control Justin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jerome avoid being mounted?
Justin controlling the action here.
Jerome is trying to maintain the position but Justin is very close to passing his half guard.
Justin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Justin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Justin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Justin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Justin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Jerome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justin pulls his head out easily.
Justin is trying to control. Jerome wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jerome is trying to get back to full guard.
Justin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Justin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Justin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Jerome is in trouble now - Justin has advanced to mount!
Justin looking to finish Jerome with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jerome!
Jerome is looking to get to half guard.
Justin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Justin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jerome looks a forlorn figure.
Justin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jerome?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liger Justin dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD#
Justin looking to score a takedown here. Jerome is defending well but Justin drives through and ends up in Jerome's guard.
Jerome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justin trying to control but Jerome is working from the bottom.
Jerome is trying to control the position but Justin postures up.
We've been hearing that Justin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Justin lands a couple of elbows.
Justin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justin works over Jerome with some ground and pound from guard.
Justin cracks Jerome with a solid left hand.
Liger Justin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jerome is trying to control the position but Justin postures up. #T1#
Justin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jerome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justin wants to control from the top but Jerome keeps moving.
Jerome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Justin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Justin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Jerome manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jerome desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jerome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Justin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Justin lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Jerome has hold of Justin's hands but Justin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Justin in particular looking to stall.
Justin prevents Jerome from improving his position.
Justin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Justin blocks the strikes from Jerome.
Justin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jerome tries to roll over but Justin keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice strikes from Justin there.
Justin slows the pace down in half guard.
Justin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Justin controlling the action here.
Jerome is staying active underneath Justin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Justin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jerome can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Justin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jerome does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liger Justin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Justin scores with a takedown into Jerome's guard.
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Justin from controlling successfully.
Jerome looking for a sweep. Not yet Jerome, not yet.
Justin landing with the ground and pound.
Justin distracts Jerome with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jerome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jerome looking to control.
#T1#
Justin stopping the sweep attempt from Jerome.
Jerome trying to control the position.
Justin trying to control but Jerome is working from the bottom.
Justin lands a couple of digs.
Jerome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justin is one step ahead there.
Justin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
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.
Justin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jerome for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Justin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Justin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Justin staying calm.
Jerome tries to bench press Justin off him but Justin keeps the position. #T3#
Justin working the body and head with strikes.
Jerome struggling a bit here.
Justin grinds an elbow into Jerome's temple.
You can see the frustration on Jerome's face as Justin controls the position.
Justin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
I wouldn't like to be where Jerome is right now.
Jerome being controlled for a moment.
Justin landing a few strikes.
Jack Jerome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liger Justin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jerome can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liger Justin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Justin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liger Justin! |
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Event:
WCF 63: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Miles throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jerome.
A telegraphed right hand from Miles misses the target.
Jerome tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miles throws a nice looking combination but Jerome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jerome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miles defends it well.
Miles tries to bum rush Jerome with a series of wild strikes but Jerome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miles throws a looping overhand right but Jerome ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Miles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jerome wants to control but Miles postures up.
Jerome regains half guard.
Miles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jerome defending well though. #T1#
Jerome wants to control but Miles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miles is taking a breather. Jerome says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jerome tries to roll over but Miles keeps him under control.
Jerome regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miles is working Jerome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage.
Miles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miles stopping the sweep attempt from Jerome.
Miles postures up in Jerome's guard and throws a big left but Jerome blocks it.
Miles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Jerome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Miles trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
My spies in The Graveyard inform me that Jerome has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jerome missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Miles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jerome can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Jerome passes Miles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles trying to control here.
Miles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miles looking to control but Jerome passes into half guard.
Miles is looking to improve his position.
Miles is trying to maintain the position but Jerome is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Miles is trying to get back to full guard.
Miles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miles.
Jerome trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Jerome advances position into side control!
Miles is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jerome is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Miles throws out a loose jab but Jerome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
And Jerome tries to counter it with a takedown but Miles pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Miles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jerome!
Jerome gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miles lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jerome tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
Miles drops an elbow to the side of Jerome's head.
Ricardo Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jerome is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Jerome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Jerome is keeping the position.
Jerome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Miles trying to control the position.
Miles managing to control the position.
Miles seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jerome trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jerome passes Miles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miles is refusing to be controlled, as Jerome sits in half guard.
Jerome looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miles trying to hold on to Jerome's head to control him but Jerome postures up.
Miles is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Jerome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miles is staying active underneath Jerome, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miles trying to control but Jerome postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jerome wants to take a breather but Miles is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jerome feints the counter takedown.
Miles misses with a straight right.
And Jerome tries to counter it with a takedown but Miles pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jerome moves away.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Miles avoids it easily.#TD#
Miles shoots in and gets a takedown into Jerome's guard.
Jerome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Jerome is trying to keep Miles in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jerome pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Miles dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jerome checks a leg kick nicely.
Miles throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jerome counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miles!
Miles tries to improve position but can't.
Miles struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jerome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miles wants to control but Jerome postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jerome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Jerome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miles, who protects the arm well.
Miles trying his best to control but Jerome has mounted him.
Miles is looking to improve his position but Jerome isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Jerome looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Jerome is working for a guillotine from mount but Miles frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Miles tries to hold on but Jerome pushes him away.
Ricardo Miles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miles holds on to Jerome as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Miles wants to hold on but Jerome pushes him away.
Jerome throwing strikes here but Miles is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Jerome working for a submission but Miles is keeping him at bay.
Jerome trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB2#
Jerome goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Miles turns into him and now he's in Jerome's guard.
Miles content to stall in guard here.
Jerome pulls Miles in close to prevent any damage.
Jerome wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Jerome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jerome controls Miles momentarily but Miles frees himself. #T4#
Miles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jerome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jerome wants to sweep here but Miles controlling him for the moment.
Miles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jerome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Miles!
A very excited looking Ricardo Miles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 39: Anderson vs Anni
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Shutes throws the left hand but Jerome avoids the punch easily.
Jerome feinted with a counter takedown.
Shutes throws a leg kick #TD#
so Jerome counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jerome stands and throws Shutes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jerome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jerome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shutes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jerome wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shutes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome working away.
Shutes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Shutes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shutes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jerome has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Jerome jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shutes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shutes and Jerome has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shutes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jerome wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jerome working away.#T2#
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.
Shutes tries to improve position but can't.
Shutes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shutes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jerome avoids the attempt from Shutes to control.
Shutes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jerome haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Jerome's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shutes is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Jerome is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shutes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shutes shrugs it off.
Shutes manages to control the position for a moment.
Shutes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shutes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely.
Shutes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jerome dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Jerome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jerome at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Jack Jerome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick lands for Shutes.
Jerome moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Jerome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##CL2#
Shutes instigates a clinch.
Shutes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shutes landing knees to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shutes.
#TD#
Jerome works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shutes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jerome is one step ahead there.
Shutes controls Jerome momentarily but Jerome frees himself. #T2#
Jerome slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shutes tries to improve position but can't.
Shutes wants to control but Jerome postures up.#SUB#
Jerome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shutes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jerome's guard! Nice work there by Shutes!
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!
Jerome throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jerome working a defensive guard here.
Shutes content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Jerome is pulling down on Shutes's head. It's preventing any offense from Shutes, at least for the moment.
Shutes controlling from the top position.
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Shutes from controlling successfully.
Jerome controls Shutes momentarily but Shutes frees himself.
Jerome wants to sweep here but Shutes controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jerome trying to control the position.
Shutes chips away with some ground and pound.
Jerome looking for a sweep. Not yet Jerome, not yet.
Shutes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jerome blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Jerome moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jerome takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shutes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jerome's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shutes lands a body shot.
Jerome takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jerome takes one on the button.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
Shutes keeps Jerome at a distance using the push kick.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jerome tries to counter with a takedown but Shutes is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Jerome sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jerome appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jerome.
Jerome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shutes thumps Jerome with a low kick.#T1#
Shutes throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Jerome counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shutes won't be happy with that.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A control attempt from Shutes but he's now mounted!
Shutes is looking to improve his position but Jerome isn't that keen on the idea.
Shutes wants to control but Jerome is having none of it.
Shutes is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Shutes gets back to half guard.
Shutes manages to get to full guard.
Jerome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shutes is keeping the position for now.
Jerome trying to control but Shutes is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jerome is fighting to break Shutes's control of his arms but Shutes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jack Jerome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Shutes looking for a guillotine here but Jerome defends easily.
Shutes pulls Jerome in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shutes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Shutes clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 52: Anderson vs Camara 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Dylan pushes Jerome away with a front kick.
Jerome takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dylan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dylan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jerome moves away.
Jerome feinted with a counter takedown.
Dylan scores with a body shot.
Nathan Dylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dylan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jerome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dylan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jerome moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Dylan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jerome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dylan throws out the jab.
Jerome feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Dylan cracks Jerome with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jerome looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dylan finish him?
#ROC2#Jerome is rocked!
Jerome leaves his chin hanging out and Dylan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jerome crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Dylan!
Nathan Dylan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 28: Haba vs Sanders
Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Jerome's guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Jerome is keeping the position.
Jerome can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon passes Jerome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gordon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jerome is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon controlling the action here. #T1##SUB#
Gordon seems to be working for a kimura but Jerome defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Jerome is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Jerome has his hands clasped together around Gordon's back. He's all about the action.
Jerome trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gordon is working for a kimura but Jerome is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Jerome is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Gordon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jerome defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gordon is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon is thwarting Jerome's attempts to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jerome defends it well. #SUB#
Gordon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jerome trying to hold on to Gordon's head to control him but Gordon postures up.
#SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gordon seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gordon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gordon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jerome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Jerome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome gets back to full guard.
Jerome controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself. #T1#
Gordon wants to control from the top but Jerome keeps moving.
Jerome keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura but Jerome is defending well.
Jerome is trying to get back to half guard.
Jerome is not content to let Gordon control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jerome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jerome regains half guard.
Gordon trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Jerome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jerome doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gordon.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gordon prevents Jerome from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gordon content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gordon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jerome does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gordon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gordon feints and as Jerome raises his hands in defense, Gordon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jerome trying to control the position.
Gordon passes Jerome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jerome trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
Jerome trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Gordon prevents Jerome from improving his position.
Jerome desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura but Jerome is defending well.
Jerome wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon is trying to control. Jerome wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jerome manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
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.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon passes Jerome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jerome wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gordon controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jerome is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jerome gets full guard.
Jerome trying to control the position.
Jerome has his hands on Gordon's head, controlling the position.
Gordon won't allow Jerome to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gordon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jerome sprawls well initially but Gordon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gordon is working for a kimura but Jerome is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Jerome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Jerome wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jerome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jerome working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Jack Jerome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jerome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Jerome's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gordon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Gordon!
Our winner, Ryan Gordon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WCF 42: Nurmagomedov vs Mulder
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush looks to land a right hand but Jerome moved out of range.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Jerome takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bush lands a body shot.
A big right from Bush misses.
Jerome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bush defends it well.
Jerome closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bush throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome's shoulder, as Jerome tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Bush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bush misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Jerome counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bush!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bush trying his best to control but Jerome has mounted him.
Bush is looking to get to half guard.
Bush wants to hold on but Jerome pushes him away.#T1##SUB2#
Jerome moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bush has worked his arm free - good work by Bush!
Bush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jerome on the ground.
Bush prevents Jerome from improving position.
Bush tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jerome presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bush's coaches at Legacy MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jerome trying to control but Bush is having none of it.
Bush is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Bush is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Jerome goes for an armbar but Bush turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bush.
Bush being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Jerome's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jerome controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jerome holds on and takes a little breather.
Jerome trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jerome wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bush won't allow Jerome to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bush connects with a body shot that sends Jerome's belly button to the back.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Jerome slips the punch.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
Bush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jason Bush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush throws a looping overhand right but Jerome ducks down to avoid it.
Bush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Bush avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush thuds his right hand into Jerome's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jerome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bush.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jerome.
Jerome changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bush looks to score with a jab to the body but Jerome is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bush misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Jerome counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jerome.
Bush managing to control the position.
Jerome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Jerome trying to control the action but Bush is working from the bottom.
Bush wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jerome is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bush is trying to escape and Jerome transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bush is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jerome! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Jerome!
Jason Bush was interviewed post fight and said 'Wait, what??'. |
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Event:
F&B 38: Camara vs. Mills
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Jerome gets caught napping as Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown. Jerome manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velasquez cracks Jerome with a solid left hand.
Jerome pulls Velasquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Velasquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jerome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jerome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasquez is in close to Jerome's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jerome trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez with a nice head shot there.
Jerome has Velasquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Velasquez throws a strike but Jerome rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Velasquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Jerome advances position into side control!
What's Velasquez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jerome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Jerome trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Jerome postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez is trying to control Jerome's posture but Jerome avoids it. #SUB#
Jerome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jerome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Velasquez tries to buck Jerome off but Jerome is having none of it.
Jerome tries to move to mount but Velasquez blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome working away.
Velasquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Jerome wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Jerome is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez parries the strikes from Jerome easily there. Jerome is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Velasquez to escape.
Jerome gets to mount! Velasquez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Velasquez tries to hold on but Jerome pushes him away. #SUB#
Jerome working for a submission but Velasquez is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Velasquez tries to improve his position but Jerome has taken his back! Jerome has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Velasquez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jerome pushes Velasquez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jerome! |
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Event:
F&B 32: Yoshioka vs. Goncalves
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Callaghan forces Jerome back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Callaghan misses. #CL2#
Callaghan rushes Jerome and presses him up against the cage.
Jerome is trying to drag Callaghan to the mat but Callaghan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Callaghan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jerome is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Callaghan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Callaghan. #T1#
Callaghan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jerome backwards.
Callaghan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Callaghan lands a right hand.
Jerome avoiding damage as Callaghan throws knees to the body.
Callaghan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Callaghan.
Callaghan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jerome.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jerome. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Callaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Jerome has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jerome there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jerome takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Jerome gets tackled into the cage by Callaghan. Callaghan maintains the clinch. #TD#
Jerome turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jerome manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Callaghan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Callaghan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jerome's hands.#ROC2#Jerome is rocked!
Callaghan batters Jerome with a massive right followed by a huge left! Jerome is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Callaghan lands a final crushing right hand to drop Jerome to the mat with a gruesome thud! Callaghan is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Callaghan! |
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Event:
F&B Canada Day
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harinck lands with a shot to the body.
Jerome takes one on the button.
Jerome displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harinck throws out the jab.
Jerome is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harinck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jerome changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jerome dodges the punch combination from Harinck.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Harinck avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harinck, as that shot connected.
Harinck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jerome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harinck defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck cracks Jerome with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harinck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harinck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jerome gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Jerome takes one to the chin there.
Harinck throws a series of strikes that have Jerome backpedaling.
Harinck scores with a hook to the body. Jerome takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jerome on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harinck misses with a straight right.
Jerome drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harinck defends it well.
Harinck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Jerome tries to counter it with a takedown but Harinck pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jerome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harinck.
Jerome with the counter takedown but Harinck avoids it easily.
Thommy Harinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Harinck misses.
And Jerome tries to counter it with a takedown but Harinck pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good shot there by Harinck.
Jerome takes one to the chin there.
Harinck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harinck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jerome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harinck.
Jerome takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harinck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jerome.
Jerome feints the counter takedown.
Jerome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harinck dips to his left and cracks Jerome with an uppercut!
Harinck is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harinck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jeromes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harinck throws the left hand but Jerome avoids the punch easily.
Jerome changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harinck scores with the left hand. Jerome knows he should have avoided that one.
Harinck lands a head shot.
Jerome moves away from the strike by Harinck.
Jerome is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Jab by Harinck.
Harinck throws a hook but Jerome blocks it.
Jerome changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jerome ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Jerome takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#Jerome is rocked!
Harinck drops Jerome with a straight right hand, right on the button! Harinck follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thommy Harinck!
After winning the bout, Thommy Harinck 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:
Thoroughbred Thursday XV
Date: Jun 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Oliver.
Jerome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliver misses the target.
Jerome is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oliver throws a right and a left that Jerome avoids nicely.
And Jerome tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver is looking to clinch but Jerome is avoiding it.
#CL#
Oliver closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Jerome takes a shot to the head.
Oliver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeromes head.
Oliver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oliver struggles to land a body shot inside as Jerome controls his hands.
Oliver lands a nice uppercut.
Oliver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jerome's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Jack Jerome has been cut.
Oliver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jerome backwards.
Oliver lands with a left to the head.
Oliver misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oliver cracks Jerome with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Oliver.
Jerome drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jerome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliver.
Jamie Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Oliver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jerome is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oliver swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Jerome decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliver's guard.
Oliver controlling the position.
Oliver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oliver continues to stall.
Oliver 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.#SUB2#
Jerome thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliver is trying to keep Jerome in close.
Oliver is looking to sweep but instead, Jerome has passed into half guard.
Oliver wants to improve his position but Jerome is controlling well.
Jerome is thwarting Oliver's attempts to control the position.
Oliver tries to roll over but Jerome keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jerome seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Oliver is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Jerome! |
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XIII
Date: May 07, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tourn is defended easily by Jerome.
As Tourn tries to get set, Jerome tries to push him back and clinch up but Tourn manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Tourn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jerome prevents a body shot from Tourn.
Tourn lands with a right to the head.
Tourn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jerome's efforts to push away.
Jerome can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourn lands with a right to the head.
Jerome is trying to drag Tourn to the mat but Tourn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jerome tries to pull guard but Tourn won't allow it.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Tourn.
Jerome tries to pull guard but Tourn holds him up against the cage and eventually Jerome drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jerome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tourn tries to work over Jerome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tourn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jerome seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tourn can turn it around.
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tourn lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Jerome manages to break the clinch.
Tourn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jerome pinned against the cage. Jerome gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Tourn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tourn lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Jerome drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Tourn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jerome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Jerome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tourn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jerome is tightening it up a little... Tourn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tourn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tourn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jerome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Jerome!
The defeated Third Tourn had this to say: 'Next time will be better. '.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XI
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Road circles away from the clinch attempt
and Road makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jerome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Road let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Road jabs Jerome right on the nose. Jerome blinks but takes it well.
Road lands a nice shot that snaps Jerome's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome connects with a body shot that sends Road's belly button to the back.
Jerome fails with the takedown
letting Road counter with a right hand.
Jerome with a lazy takedown attempt
and Road counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Jerome changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Road tries to avoid it but Jerome manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Road to the ground. Road escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jerome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Road lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Road has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jerome gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Road gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raate Road!
A less than humble Raate Road misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday X
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1#
OBrien shoots for a takedown but Jerome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Jerome closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OBrien is looking to break free of the clinch but Jerome has double underhooks.
OBrien looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jerome gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OBrien.
OBrien looking to stall.
OBrien tries to break the clinch but Jerome is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jerome has picked OBrien up - he's going for a ride! Jerome dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
OBrien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jerome pulls his head out easily.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Jerome has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can OBrien defend it? Jerome steps over the head and cranks it - OBrien is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jerome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jerome!
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday IX
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Bektic instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jerome breaks from the clinch.
Jerome throws a head kick that misses.
Jerome misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Jerome has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bektic missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Jerome pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Jerome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jerome lands with a punch from half guard.
Bektic wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Bektic trying to control but Jerome postures up.
Bektic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jerome seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bektic is looking to escape.#SU#
Jerome decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Bektic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jerome, pushing him back against the cage.
Bektic is trying to force a seperation but Jerome has the dominant position.
Bektic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Jerome jumps into guard, dragging Bektic to the mat.
#T2#
Jerome wants to sweep here but Bektic controlling him for the moment.
Jerome is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jerome takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bektic gets full guard.
Jerome with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Bektic working for a triangle but Jerome defends it easily.
Jerome content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Jerome trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bektic's guard.
Bektic wants to sweep but no luck.
Bektic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bektic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jerome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bektic is trying to control the position but Jerome postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jerome distracts Bektic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jerome works over Bektic with some ground and pound from guard.
Jerome 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.
Jerome passes Bektic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jerome perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jerome seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bektic for as long as he can get away with.
Bektic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jerome is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bektic is looking to escape.#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.
Jack Jerome dominated that round.
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#
Bektic tries to clinch up.
Jerome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bektic.
Jerome misses with a hook.
Jerome lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bektic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jerome leaves Bektic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Jerome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bektic throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jerome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jerome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bektic shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Jerome closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD#
Jerome gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bektic regains guard.
Jerome trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bektic's guard.
Jerome stays in close to Bektic's body and controls the position.
Jerome postures up.
Jerome loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Jerome gets to his feet. Bektic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Jerome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bektic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Jerome was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bektic.
Jack Jerome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sulejman Bektic.#TD#
Jerome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bektic to the mat! Bektic manages to get full guard.
Bektic wants to get back to his feet but Jerome is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Jerome with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jack Jerome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jerome is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bektic 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.#SUB2#
Bektic has his foot on Jerome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jerome works his way back into a safe position though.
Bektic is breathing heavily.
Jerome passes into half guard. #T3#
Jerome is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jerome looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bektic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bektic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jerome.
Jerome not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jerome in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bektic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bektic tries to get to full guard but Jerome has control of the leg.
Jerome is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jerome throwing shots but Bektic is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jerome trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bektic tests Jerome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jerome dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bektic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Jerome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Jerome does it's job there.
Bektic moves in looking to clinch but Jerome pushes him off.
Jerome throwing a counter right hand but Bektic manages to avoid it.
Jerome lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Bektic is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sulejman Bektic has been cut.
No joy there for Jerome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Jerome looking to score a takedown here. Bektic is defending well but Jerome drives through and ends up in Bektic's guard.
Bektic is still in real trouble! Can Jerome finish him?
Jerome is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bektic seems to have recovered his senses.
Bektic trying to control the position.
Bektic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Bektic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jerome.
Jerome slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jerome prevents Bektic from getting back to his feet.
Bektic looking to control.
Jerome is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jerome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bektic manages to avoid it.
Bektic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bektic takes one on the button.
Bektic avoids the head kick by Jerome.
#TD#
Jerome closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bektic's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Bektic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jerome has picked Bektic up and slammed him! Bektic can't keep hold of the triangle and Jerome manages to pass to side control!
Bektic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jerome misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jerome lands an elbow.
Jerome creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bektic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Jerome is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bektic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jerome gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bektic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jerome lets go of the hold and Bektic can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jerome!
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Jerome (ranked 6235 p4p, 533 weight class) and Jordan Burroughs (ranked 6289 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Jerome! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jordan Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burroughs moves into the clinch.
Burroughs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jerome to keep the fight standing.
Burroughs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jerome is defending well.
Burroughs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jack Jerome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Burroughs.
Burroughs tries to pull guard but Jerome holds him up against the cage and eventually Burroughs drops back down to his feet.
Jerome tightens his grip and picks Burroughs up, before dumping him to the ground. Burroughs manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jerome (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling the position.
Jerome is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs controlling Jerome's posture.
Jerome wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burroughs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jerome has managed to get both his arms back between Burroughs's legs - danger averted.
Burroughs is pulling down on Jerome's head to control his posture.
Jerome looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jerome (2) vs (2) Burroughs
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jerome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jerome pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
Jerome trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jerome tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jerome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Jerome working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jerome is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jerome (4) vs (2) Burroughs
Jerome not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jerome stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Jerome looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jerome (4) vs (4) Burroughs
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jerome looking to control but Burroughs passes into half guard.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
Jerome gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
Jerome being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Burroughs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jerome is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs stays in close to Jerome's body and controls the position.
Jerome looking for a guillotine here but Burroughs defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jerome wants to sweep but no luck.
Jerome looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burroughs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jerome looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jerome trying to control here.
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jerome trying to control here.
Jerome looking for subs from the bottom but Burroughs mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jerome (4) vs (7) Burroughs
Jerome regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Jerome controlling the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jerome wants to control the action here but instead Burroughs manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jerome (4) vs (10) Burroughs
Jerome can't escape the position.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jerome tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jerome wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jerome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
Jerome wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs controlling from mount.
Burroughs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jerome working to try and regain half guard.
Jerome is working hard here to advance position.
Jerome tries to lock up and control but Burroughs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jerome reaches up and pulls Burroughs towards him, trying to control the position. Burroughs manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Jerome! Jerome tries to roll over - now Burroughs is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Jerome has to tap out! Great work there by Burroughs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jordan Burroughs! |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robson Gracie (ranked 2933 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jerome (ranked 6270 p4p, 0 weight class). Robson Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Jerome!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jerome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jerome scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Jerome
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome controlling the action here.
Gracie is pressing down on Jerome's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie is trying to keep Jerome in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Jerome 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.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jerome defends easily.
Jerome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gracie has his foot on Jerome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jerome works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Jerome is controlling well.
Jerome is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Jerome seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Jerome passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Jerome
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Jerome isn't that keen on the idea.
Jerome looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jerome jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jerome happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerome working away.
Jerome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jerome easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Jerome
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jerome jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Jerome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jerome staying calm.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Jerome from improving position.
Gracie is letting Jerome control him for a moment.
Jerome trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jerome tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Jerome is controlling the position.
Jerome has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (9) Jerome
Jerome tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jerome goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Jerome's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (9) Jerome
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Jerome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (11) Jerome
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jerome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jerome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jerome not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jerome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jerome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jerome slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jerome.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jerome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Jerome postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Jerome drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jerome has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (11) Jerome
Jerome is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Jerome is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jerome has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Jerome is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jerome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jerome is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Jerome is retaining full guard.
Jerome is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Jerome wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Jerome has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jerome is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jerome pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Jerome (ranked 6156 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 799 p4p, 111 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Jerome! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maneno moves into the clinch.
Jerome is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maneno is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jerome to the mat. Jerome regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jerome (0) vs (2) Maneno
Maneno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maneno looking to pass the guard.
Maneno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maneno is now in half guard.
Maneno is taking a breather. Jerome says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome won't allow Maneno to pass to mount.
Jerome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maneno in particular looking to stall.
Jerome won't allow Maneno to pass to mount.
Maneno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome gets back to full guard.
Jerome keeping full guard, as Maneno tries to pass.
Maneno advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jerome (0) vs (5) Maneno
The referee asks Maneno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maneno prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maneno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jerome tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maneno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Jerome is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome stops Maneno from passing to mount.
Maneno controls the position.
Maneno is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maneno takes a little break here. Jerome wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Maneno the control monster continue. Boring.
We've been informed that Maneno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jerome is trying to improve his position.
Jerome is trying to control Maneno's posture but Maneno avoids it.
Maneno tries to advance to mount but Jerome denies him.
The referee asks Maneno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maneno prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maneno advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jerome (0) vs (7) Maneno
Maneno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jerome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maneno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jerome is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maneno controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Maneno 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.
Jerome tries to reverse the position but Maneno maintains control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jerome tries to control Maneno's body but Maneno pushes him off. Jerome squirms to his side and now Maneno has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jerome (0) vs (10) Maneno
Jerome is in bad spot here.
Maneno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jerome tries to roll but Maneno sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Jerome right now.
Jerome trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maneno controls the position.
Jerome is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maneno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Jerome right now.
Jerome is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jerome is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maneno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maneno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jerome trying to control the position but Maneno manages to sink in the hooks.
Maneno slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jerome wants to control his opponent's hands but Maneno gets his hands free.
Jerome wants to escape the position.
Maneno controlling the position well here. Jerome rolled but Maneno kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Maneno.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maneno wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Chiku Maneno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 7907 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jerome (ranked 6155 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by s.mouse - slap my elbow. On his way into the cage it seems that Charles Cooper has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles Cooper seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Charles Cooper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Jerome!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jerome gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Jerome tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jerome prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cooper can't get the takedown.
Jerome drags the fight down to the ground.
Jerome is trying to keep Cooper in close.
Jerome has his foot on Cooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooper works his way back into a safe position though.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jerome on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cooper looking to sit in guard and control but Jerome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cooper (0) vs (2) Jerome
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jerome pushes down on Cooper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jerome is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jerome to get the leverage.
Jerome moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cooper (0) vs (5) Jerome
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jerome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Cooper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jerome is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cooper looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jerome gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cooper is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jerome lets go of the hold and Cooper can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jerome! |
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