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Event:
RRFC 49
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amogelang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Amogelang's guard.
Amogelang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Amogelang's brow.
Jones trying to control but Amogelang is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amogelang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Amogelang has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amogelang has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amogelang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Amogelang wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Amogelang controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones works over Amogelang with some ground and pound from guard.
Amogelang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Amogelang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones cracks Amogelang with a solid left hand.#T2#
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Amogelang has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amogelang's head.
Jones is in close to Amogelang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amogelang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amogelang has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones 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.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones trying to control but Amogelang is working from the bottom.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Amogelang has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Amogelang blocks nicely.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Amogelang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Amogelang's head.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amogelang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Amogelang blocks nicely.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Amogelang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amogelang 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.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that 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.#R2#
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Amogelang.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Amogelang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Amogelang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amogelang can do to turn this around?
Amogelang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a swing at Amogelang's ribcage but misses.
Jones digs a good hook to Amogelang's body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amogelang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amogelang missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones avoids the body shot from Amogelang.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Amogelang's corner calls for a 1-2. Amogelang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Amogelang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Amogelang connects with a body shot.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Amogelang is just out of range.
Amogelang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Amogelang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amogelang slips under a jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Amogelang is just out of range.
Amogelang throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Amogelang avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Amogelang counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Bubba Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones thuds his right hand into Amogelang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amogelang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amogelang misses with a hook.
Amogelang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
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!
Amogelang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Amogelang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Amogelang does it's job there.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amogelang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amogelang walks into a left hand.
Amogelang stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amogelang doesn't seem phased though.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Amogelang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Amogelang 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! Amogelang is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lentlafetse Amogelang!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lentlafetse Amogelang waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
RRFC 46: Bohizdar vs Budinha
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dungey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dungey throws a head kick that misses.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dungey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Dungey misses.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Dungey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Dungey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Dungey scores with a counter punch that sends Jones to the canvas! Dungey smells blood - he's punishing Jones with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jones has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Dungey!
Eric Dungey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RRFC 42: The Kings
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries for a takedown but Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones shoots in but Shabazz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shabazz throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones blocks a head kick by Shabazz.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Shabazz misses.
Jones scores with a hook.
Shabazz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Shabazz's shoulder, as Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Shabazz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range.
The fighters circle, before Shabazz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jones's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Shabazz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Rahim Shabazz 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:
RRFC 38: Jones vs Atunes II
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Atunes to the mat! Atunes manages to get full guard.
Jones distracts Atunes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Atunes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Atunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones wants to control from the top but Atunes keeps moving.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a strike but Atunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Jones pulls Atunes in close to his closed guard and prevents Atunes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Atunes won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones 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#
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Atunes defends it. #T2#
Jones throws a strike but Atunes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Atunes blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Atunes can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones 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.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Atunes 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Atunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Atunes has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Atunes has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Atunes blocks nicely.
Atunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.#T4#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Atunes is trying to keep Jones in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones 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#
Atunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Atunes connects with the punch.
Atunes is looking to clinch.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Atunes.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Atunes darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Atunes pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atunes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Atunes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Atunes drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Atunes's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Atunes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Atunes stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atunes is defending well.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Atunes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Atunes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is trying to drag Atunes to the mat but Atunes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atunes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Jones tries for a takedown but Atunes manages to get underhooks.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Atunes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Antonio Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atunes but Atunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Atunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
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!
Jones tries to get into range but Atunes steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jones! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Atunes scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Atunes!
Antonio Atunes is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Antonio Atunes 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:
RRFC 34: Shabazz vs Dungey
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses.
Monto won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Monto wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones wants to sweep here but Monto controlling him for the moment.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #T1#
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monto's head.#ROC2#
Monto is rocked!
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Monto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
A big shot lands for Jones! That's hurt Monto! Will he recover? Jones fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Bubba Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC 31:Winn vs Monto
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Borcea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Borcea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Borcea misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Borcea takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borcea is trying to improve his position.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Borcea is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Borcea regains half guard.
Jones prevents Borcea from improving his position.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones throws a strike but Borcea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Borcea is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Borcea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Borcea looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones thows a huge punch but Borcea dodges it nicely.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Borcea's head.
Borcea is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Jones prevents Borcea from improving his position.
Borcea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones 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.
Borcea is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Borcea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borcea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borcea trying to control from the bottom.
Jones working over Borcea with some ground and pound. Borcea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borcea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borcea.
Borcea working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
Borcea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borcea.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borcea keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones distracts Borcea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Borcea trying to control the position.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Borcea working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Borcea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that Borcea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Borcea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borcea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Borcea's head.
Borcea controlling the position.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borcea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borcea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Borcea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borcea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borcea.
Borcea stuffs the takedown.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borcea.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Borcea manages to avoid it.
Borcea takes one on the button.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Borcea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borcea is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borcea has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borcea is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Borcea tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones thows a huge punch but Borcea dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borcea is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Jones slips a nice elbow through Borcea's hands, connecting with Borcea's forehead.#ROC#
Borcea is rocked!
Jones lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Borcea! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jones jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
After winning the bout, Bubba Jones 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:
RRFC Fight Night 22
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Bergstrem wants to clinch.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a jab when Bergstrem was well out of range.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bergstrem tries to clinch up.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bergstrem's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bergstrem's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bergstrem tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bergstrem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Bergstrem.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Bergstrem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Bergstrem closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Jones wants the takedown. Bergstrem is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bergstrem's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Bergstrem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bergstrem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Bergstrem is rocked!#SUB2#
Bergstrem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones is working Bergstrem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bergstrem is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bergstrem's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
A relieved looking Bubba Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC 25: Jones vs Winn
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Winn misses with a wild combination.
Winn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winn throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Winn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Winn looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones blocks a jab.
Winn throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Winn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Winn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winn throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones tries for a takedown but Winn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winn misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Winn's guard.#ES2#
Winn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Winn closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jones! Winn dives in looking to finish! Jones is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Winn!
Jerome Winn is the new middleweight champion!
Jerome Winn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC 22: Haggar vs Bennett
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Monto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monto closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Monto pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a body punch but Monto moves out of range.
Monto feinted with a counter takedown.
Monto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Monto's temple.
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Monto's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Monto's temple. #ROC2#
Monto is rocked!
Jones creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Monto is out cold and this one is all over! Jones climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Bubba Jones 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:
RRFC 17: Sir vs Vidal
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Atunes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Atunes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones 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#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atunes defending well though.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atunes defending well though. #T1#
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones throwing shots but Atunes is blocking nicely.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Atunes is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Atunes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones thows a huge punch but Atunes dodges it nicely.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones 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.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones throwing shots but Atunes is blocking nicely.
Atunes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Atunes is trying to control but can't.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atunes's head.
Jones thows a huge punch but Atunes dodges it nicely.
Atunes taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atunes is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atunes defending well though.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Atunes is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atunes trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones throws a strike but Atunes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Atunes controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Atunes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Atunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Atunes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Atunes!#REVB#
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones trying to control the position.
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Jones.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
#TD#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Atunes's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Atunes is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atunes taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Atunes dodges it nicely.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Atunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones. #T1#
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones wants to take a breather but Atunes is having none of it.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atunes's head.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Atunes to regain full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Atunes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.
Atunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Atunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.#T2#
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Atunes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Atunes!#REVB#
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atunes controls the pace.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atunes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atunes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones postures up in Atunes's guard and throws a big left but Atunes blocks it.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atunes is keeping the position for now.
Jones postures up in Atunes's guard and throws a big left but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bubba Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones throws a strike but Atunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones is trying to keep Atunes in close.
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T4#
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Atunes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Atunes has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Atunes off and has taken his back!
Jones missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Atunes is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Atunes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones prevents Atunes from improving his position.
Jones throwing shots but Atunes is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Atunes from improving his position.
Atunes trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Atunes is squirming around nicely.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Atunes because Jones loaded up on that one.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Atunes manages to avoid easily.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Antonio Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Atunes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Atunes is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Atunes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Jones breaks from Atunes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones throws a sloppy strike and Atunes uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Atunes has ended up in Jones's guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Atunes has passed into half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Atunes has control of the leg.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones working a defensive guard but Atunes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Atunes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bubba Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
After winning the bout, Bubba Jones 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:
RRFC 14: Sir vs Diaz
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Herzog Hearn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones digs a good body shot into Herzog Hearn's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Herzog Hearn in his tracks.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Herzog Hearn is just out of range.
Herzog Hearn throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones tries to bum rush Herzog Hearn with a series of wild strikes but Herzog Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a right and a left that Herzog Hearn avoids nicely.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Herzog Hearn.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Herzog Hearn has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzog Hearn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Herzog Hearn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones cracks Herzog Hearn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones drops a big elbow. That's hurt Herzog Hearn! More shots from Jones and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
An out of breath Bubba Jones 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:
RRFC Fight Night 6
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nadir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Nadir tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Nadir gets back to half guard.
Nadir wants to get back to full guard.
Nadir trying to control here.
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.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nadir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Nadir is rocked!
Jones lands a big elbow - Nadir is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
An out of breath Bubba Jones 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:
RRFC 6:Tasdemir vs Lyons
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Monto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Monto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Monto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Monto up and slammed him! Monto can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Monto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Monto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!#SUB2#
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Monto.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Monto keeps control of the position.
Monto doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Monto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monto.#T1#
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones postures up in Monto's guard and throws a big left but Monto blocks it.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Monto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jones rolls with it to try and escape but Monto cranks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davido Monto!
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Event:
RRFC 2 Wallace vs Sir
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Hardin counters with an outside leg kick.
Hardin scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Hardin scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Hardin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
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!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardin keeps working.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Hardin is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardin sneaks back into half guard.
Hardin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Hardin defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jones prevents Hardin from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones is trying to control. Hardin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones working over Hardin with some ground and pound. Hardin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Hardin's head. #ROC2#
Hardin is rocked!
Hardin won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Hardin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardin wants to get back to full guard.
Hardin seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hardin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones lands a big elbow - Hardin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
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