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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1# Ragnar throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ragnar! Ragnar struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ragnar keeping his opponent close. Jones wants to stand but Ragnar is controlling his arm. You can see the frustration on Ragnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jones wants to control but Ragnar is keeping him busy. Jones taking a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnar tries to improve position but can't. Ragnar can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Ragnar keeping his opponent close. You can see the frustration on Ragnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnar holding on.#SUB2# Jones tries for a kimura but Ragnar is defending well. Jones working away. Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jones wants to stand but Ragnar is controlling his arm. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Ragnar is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ragnar keeps working. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jones stuffs the takedown. Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Ragnar throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ragnar. Ragnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
#TD2# Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ragnar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ragnar keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ragnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB# Ragnar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ragnar's body to avoid the submission. Ragnar has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ragnar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ophelius Ragnar!
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Event:
GFC Local Show 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Jones drives through with a takedown into Zalac's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Zalac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Zalac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Zalac controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Zalac trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jones 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. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jones controlling the action here.#T2# Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zalac for as long as he can get away with. Jones is looking to advance position but Zalac won't allow it. Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3# It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Zalac trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.#T4# Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Zalac! Jones controlling the pace for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jones dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Zalac counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2# Zalac gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zalac can do to turn this around? Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zalac is breathing heavily.#T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Jones is looking for a triangle but Zalac pushes his legs off easily.
Jones punching to the body, from the bottom. Jones trying to control the position here. Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Zalac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD# Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3# Jones not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones wants to pass to mount but Zalac is defending the position. Jones controlling the action here. #SUB# Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Zalac is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Jones throwing shots but Zalac is blocking nicely. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jones dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zalac defends it nicely. Zalac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones. Jones shoots in for a takedown but Zalac shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Jones. 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. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zalac moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zalac as he jumps to the side. Zalac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Zalac fails to land the takedown. A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zalac defends well and Jones ends up having to push Zalac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jones takes a swing at Zalac's ribcage but misses. Zalac throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem. Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It seemed like Zalac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zalac did well to prevent Jones getting side control. Jones trying to control the pace. #T2# Jones tries to stand and escape but Zalac is controlling the position. Jones controlling the action here. Jones moves nicely into side control. Jones controlling the position. #T3##SUB# Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Jones wants to stand but Zalac is controlling his arm. Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zalac will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Jones'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# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Jones scoring with punches and elbows. Donny Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zalac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jones taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight! Donny Jones showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jones! Donny Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1# Grasman sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jones shoots for a takedown but Grasman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Grasman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jones with a poor takedown #KD# and Grasman counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Grasman finish him?!#ROC# Jones is rocked! Jones looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grasman weaves into range and cracks Jones right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jones goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Grasman is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). ThorHGH Grasman! A very excited looking ThorHGH Grasman 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:
EFC DeSilva vs Bang
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# Saki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones moves forwards but Saki connects with a nice, crisp jab. Saki seems to be stalking Jones here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Jones drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gokhan Saki!
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Event:
EFC Boudain vs Raymaker
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Henderson throws a counter combo. Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Jones shoots in.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Henderson enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jones throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Jones keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position. Henderson pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jones trying to control here.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position. Jones is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2# Henderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Henderson is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones punching from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2# Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jones wants to control but Henderson passes into side.
#SUB2# Henderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Henderson's guard! Nice work there by Jones! #SUB2# Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3# Jones throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Henderson!#REVB# Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Henderson passes into half guard. #SUB2# Henderson is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
#SUB2# Henderson is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage. #SUB2# Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2# Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Henderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jones defend it? Henderson steps over the head and cranks it - Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Henderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# Watson fails with a takedown attempt. Watson goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward. Watson sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Watson avoids it this time.#TD2# Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Watson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control. Watson is looking to escape. Jones lands strikes from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones slips a nice elbow through Watson's hands, connecting with Watson's forehead. Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Watson missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones 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. #T1# Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Ground and pound from Jones. Jones drops an elbow to the side of Watson's head. Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Watson wants to get back to full guard. Watson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots. Jones scores with a big shot! Watson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Watson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Jones! After the fight, Donny Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Jones pushing down on Ramsey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ramsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ramsey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2# Ramsey is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Dallas Ramsey has been cut.#SUB2# Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oh Ramsey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramsey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Ramsey! Oh, Ramsey is in big trouble! Jones lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donny Jones! Donny Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Moore is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Moore is looking for a sweep. Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground. Jones scoring with punches and elbows. Jones advances to mount. Jones unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Moore wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jones celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Jones!
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