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Event:
The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Jesservey gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux looking to throw knees to the head but Jesservey is blocking nicely.
Jesservey pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jesservey's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jesservey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jesservey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jesservey fails to pull guard.
Karockas Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Jesservey.
Thibodeaux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jesservey.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Thibodeaux drops Jesservey with a big knee straight up the middle! Jesservey is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Mack Jesservey has been cut.
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!#CL#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux pushes Jesservey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a big knee! That's hurt Jesservey! Oh, he's all over the place! Thibodeaux lands another knee that sends Jesservey to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux!
A victorious Karockas Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 83 Schwarzchild vs Masters
Date: May 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Jesservey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aisland holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jesservey is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Jesservey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jesservey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jesservey somewhat.
Jesservey tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aisland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jesservey.
Jesservey wants to land a leg kick but Aisland is out of range.
Jesservey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanka Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Jesservey.#T1#
Aisland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesservey defends well and Aisland ends up having to push Jesservey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Aisland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jesservey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aisland tries to counter by clinching up but Jesservey breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Jesservey has managed to clinch.
Jesservey is looking for a takedown.
Aisland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesservey is trying to pull guard but Aisland has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Aisland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jesservey throws a big elbow that misses.
Aisland controls Jesservey momentarily but Jesservey frees himself.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Jesservey tries to pass. #T2#
Jesservey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aisland is controlling Jesservey's posture.
Jesservey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jesservey prevents Aisland from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aisland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##TD#
Aisland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesservey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland lands a couple of elbows.
Aisland landing some decent shots from guard.
Jesservey keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland pushing down on Jesservey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jesservey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aisland stalling. #T4#
Aisland is keen to just control but Jesservey is a slippery customer.
Jesservey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jesservey tries to kick Aisland off but Aisland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesservey trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Jesservey defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland is taking a breather. Jesservey 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sanka Aisland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jesservey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aisland pinned against the cage. Aisland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jesservey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aisland sprawls well. Aisland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jesservey gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesservey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanka Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Jesservey.#TD2#
Jesservey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aisland gets full guard.
Jesservey wants to stand but Aisland has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Jesservey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aisland is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jesservey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aisland's body to avoid the submission. Aisland has instead reached around Jesservey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aisland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sanka Aisland! |
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Event:
VFC 68
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Jesservey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grigoriev as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Grigoriev.#TD2#
Grigoriev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jesservey's guard.#SUB#
Jesservey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grigoriev defends well.
Jesservey has momentary wrist control but Grigoriev slips an elbow through the middle.
Grigoriev distracts Jesservey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grigoriev connects with a couple of short punches.
Grigoriev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monkey Business. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigoriev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grigoriev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Grigoriev drops back looking for a leg! Jesservey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jesservey manages to kick Grigoriev off! Grigoriev jumps back into Jesservey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigoriev wants to control from the top but Jesservey keeps moving. #T1#
Grigoriev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jesservey's guard.
Grigoriev working the head and body with strikes.
Grigoriev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grigoriev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jesservey is looking for a sweep. Grigoriev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grigoriev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grigoriev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jesservey has hold of Grigoriev's hands but Grigoriev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grigoriev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jesservey trying to control here.
Grigoriev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jesservey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jesservey tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB2#
Grigoriev is working for a kimura but Jesservey is defending it quite comfortably.
Grigoriev is nestled in close to Jesservey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grigoriev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigoriev content to control rather than advance.
Grigoriev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Jesservey looking for submissions off his back.
Jesservey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grigoriev on the ground.#T3#
Nice strikes from Grigoriev there. #SUB2#
Grigoriev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grigoriev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grigoriev working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Jesservey is rocked!
Grigoriev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grigoriev is taking a breather. Jesservey 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.
Grigoriev is nestled in close to Jesservey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Jesservey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigoriev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Grigoriev wants to work for an arm triangle but Jesservey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grigoriev lands strikes from half guard.
Grigoriev scores with a big shot! Jesservey's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jesservey! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Grigoriev!
After winning the bout, Alexander Grigoriev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Cunha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jesservey avoids it really well and circles away.
Cunha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Jesservey shoots in and gets a takedown into Cunha's guard.
Cunha looking to control.
Cunha wants to get back to his feet but Jesservey passes into half guard.
Jesservey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha is looking for a sweep. Jesservey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jesservey prevents Cunha from standing back up.
Jesservey stalling. #T1#
Jesservey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Jesservey wants to work for an arm triangle but Cunha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cunha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jesservey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jesservey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunha defending well though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Jesservey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cunha to get to his feet. #TD#
Jesservey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jesservey controlling the action here.
Jesservey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cunha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jesservey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jesservey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SU#
Jesservey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cunha, up you get!
Jesservey darts in looking for a takedown but Cunha gets double underhooks and turns Jesservey into the cage. #TD#
Jesservey jumps guard and drags Cunha to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jesservey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cunha is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jesservey controlling the position.#T4#
Cunha wants to control from the top but Jesservey keeps moving.
Jesservey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Cunha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jesservey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jesservey shoots in for a takedown but Cunha shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Jesservey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cunha tries to bum rush Jesservey with a series of wild strikes but Jesservey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Jesservey misses its target.#CL#
Jesservey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jesservey is pressed up against the cage. Cunha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jesservey down to the mat. Jesservey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cunha stuffs the takedown attempt from Jesservey. Jesservey gets slowly back to his feet.
Cunha stuffs the takedown attempt from Jesservey. Jesservey gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesservey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunha pinned against the cage. Cunha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cunha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Jesservey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jesservey rushes Cunha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Cunha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesservey shoots in but Cunha avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Jesservey has closed the distance and engaged Cunha in a clinch.
Jesservey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cunha prevents it.
#TD#
Jesservey pulls Cunha into guard.
Jesservey wants to get back to his feet but Cunha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cunha wants to control from the top but Jesservey keeps moving.
Jesservey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cunha on the ground.
Jesservey trying to control the position here. #T2#
Cunha wants to control from the top but Jesservey keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cunha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cunha lands a couple of digs.
Mack Jesservey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Cunha stopping the sweep attempt from Jesservey.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jesservey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunha swivels and escapes.
Cunha wants to counter with a clinch but Jesservey pushes him away.
Mack Jesservey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunha fails to land the takedown.
Cunha avoids a kick to the body.
#TD#
Jesservey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jesservey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cunha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cunha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jesservey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cunha is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cunha is defending against the submission attempts here by Jesservey.
#T4#
Cunha wants to control but Jesservey is keeping busy.
Cunha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jesservey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cunha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a triangle but Jesservey pushes his legs off easily.
Jesservey stays in close to Cunha's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Jesservey 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jesservey fails with the takedown.#CL#
Cunha tries to keep at a distance but Jesservey has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Jesservey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jesservey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cunha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jesservey is controlling him.
Jesservey 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.
Cunha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Cunha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jesservey passes into half guard.
Jesservey thows a huge punch but Cunha dodges it nicely.
Cunha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jesservey.
Jesservey controlling the action here.
Cunha wants to get back to full guard.
Cunha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cunha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jesservey.
Jesservey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jesservey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesservey stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunha tries to close the distance and clinch but Jesservey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Jesservey gets a clinch.
Jesservey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cunha pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Jesservey clinches. #TD#
Jesservey wants the takedown. Cunha is fighting it off but Jesservey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cunha's guard against the cage.#T3#
Jesservey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jesservey is looking to advance position but Cunha has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Jesservey holds on for dear life, controlling Cunha's posture momentarily.
Jesservey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jesservey tries to hold on but Cunha postures up.#T4#
Jesservey is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamin Cunha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mack Jesservey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jesservey reaches up and holds on to Cunha to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Jesservey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jesservey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Jesservey! |
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