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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 17
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Anvils takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Anvils closes the distance and clinches.
Anvils prevents the takedown attempt.
Anvils pushes Jimene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jimene tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anvils tries to break free but Jimene pushes him back against the cage.
Anvils lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Jimene's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anvils wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimene won't allow it.
Anvils manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Anvils's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimene goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anvils prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Jimene. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jimene is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anvils pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anvils tries to throw a body punch but Jimene avoids it by throwing Anvils back against the cage.
Jimene tries to score a body lock takedown but Anvils shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anvils has a couple of punches blocked by Jimene.
Anvils working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anvils throws a punch but it's blocked by Jimene.
Anvils can't find room to land a body shot as Jimene controls the action.
Anvils misses with a body punch.
Jimene prevents Anvils from breaking the clinch.
Anvils is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anvils gets underhooks to prevent Jimene's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Jimene keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anvils's efforts to push away.
Jimene tries to score a body lock takedown but Anvils shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jimene drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimene wants a takedown but no success here.
Jimene has Anvils pressed against the cage, preventing Anvils from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jimene drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anvils pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anvils lands with a right hand.
Anvils lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Anvils pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jimene back to the cage. Anvils follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jimene shoots and misses
and Anvils counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Jimene is rocked!
Anvils lands with a right and another and another! Jimene is in big trouble! Anvils lands again and this time it's lights out for Jimene! A quality knockout there for Anvils.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donovan Anvils!
Rafael Jimene was interviewed post fight and said 'I learn a lot from this fight, and i will train even harder to get bigger achievements.'.
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Event:
RRFC 20: Monto vs Nadir
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Jimene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mogweister counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jimene.
Mogweister shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jimene shoots in looking for a takedown. Mogweister tries to sprawl out of it but Jimene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mogweister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Jimene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mogweister throws a sloppy body shot
and Jimene counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jimene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mogweister clinches with his opponent.
Mogweister tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jimene avoids it.
Mogweister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jimene's face.
A knee to the head by Mogweister .
#T1##BC2#
Mogweister 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimene blocks a head kick by Mogweister .
Rob Mogweister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimene dodges the punch combination from Mogweister .
and Mogweister counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jimene! He's just covering up as Mogweister starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mogweister !
Rob Mogweister bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Rafael Jimene was interviewed post fight and said 'I learn a lot from this fight, and i will train even harder to get bigger achievements.'.
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Event:
RRFC 17: Sir vs Vidal
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Jimene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lowry is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jimene asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Jimene has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lowry is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jimene yanks on the arm and Lowry is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jimene.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Jimene!
Rafael Jimene made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'After this fight i know, that im one of top 5 of my division, right now i feel everyone will look for me to take a piece of me. I must be prepare for any challenge and enjoy my moment, so i can take a part of the title picture.'.
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Event:
RRFC 14: Sir vs Diaz
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimene.#TD2#
Bango drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bango must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jimene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jimene wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimene controls Bango momentarily but Bango frees himself.
Jimene 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango wants to control from the top but Jimene keeps moving.
Jimene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jimene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Jimene looking for a guillotine here but Bango defends easily.
#T1#
Jimene keeping moving, preventing Bango from controlling successfully.
Jimene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bango's guard. #REVR#
Jimene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jimene trying to control but Bango is working from the bottom.
Jimene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bango really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jimene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jimene trying to control the position from guard on top but Bango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimene tries to free his leg and advance position but Bango is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jimene drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jimene jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jimene thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Jimene drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bango manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jimene has Bango in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bango postures up.
Bango with a nice head shot there.
Jimene 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#
Bango is refusing to be controlled, as Jimene sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jimene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bango doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jimene. #SUB#
Jimene is trying to work for a kimura but Bango is defending well.
#T3#
Bango is refusing to be controlled, as Jimene sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jimene wants to work for an arm triangle but Bango is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Jimene wants to work for an arm triangle but Bango is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jimene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bango keeps working. #SUB#
Jimene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Jimene seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bango tries to get to full guard but Jimene has control of the leg.
Jimene seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bango does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bango can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jimene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jimene is looking to advance position but Bango won't allow it.
Jimene trying to control from half guard but Bango is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jimene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bango is defending against the submission attempts here by Jimene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Jimene dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jimene dives in and grabs Bango's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bango pushes down on Jimene's head and hops out.
Bango shoots in looking for a takedown but Jimene manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jimene appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jimene tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bango defends well and Jimene ends up having to push Bango into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimene darts in looking for a takedown but Bango gets double underhooks and turns Jimene into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Jimene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bango looks for a takedown but Jimene sprawls well.
Bango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimene fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bango avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bango.
Jimene appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Bango shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jimene manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bango postures up.
#SUB#
Jimene isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bango stacks Jimene on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bango!
Bango looks up at the clock and then as Jimene takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bango smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bango trying to control the action but Jimene is working from the bottom.
Jimene is looking to regain half guard here but Bango keeps moving and retains side control.
Jimene is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bango off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Jimene looking for the choke but no joy.
Bango is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Jimene is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bango knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bango for a finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Bango's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bango trying to control the action but Jimene just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Jimene tightening his grip on Bango, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Bango trying to control the hands but Jimene won't let him. #SUB#
Jimene working for a choke but Bango is defending well. #SUB#
Jimene tightening his grip on Bango, looking for the choke.
Rafael Jimene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jimene is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jimene has the hooks in. Bango is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Jimene has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bango tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Jimene is working for a rear naked choke. Bango is not defending it well and Jimene has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bango refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bango's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Jimene!
In his post fight interview, Rafael Jimene gave a big smile as he said 'After this fight i know, that im one of top 5 of my division, right now i feel everyone will look for me to take a piece of me. I must be prepare for any challenge and enjoy my moment, so i can take a part of the title picture.'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 11
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Shelley instigates a clinch.
Shelley lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimene keeps control of Shelley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimene has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shelley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jimene can't get the takedown.
Jimene is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shelley is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Jimene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimene avoiding damage as Shelley throws knees to the body.
Shelley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimene tries to score a body lock takedown but Shelley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shelley tries to land a knee to the head but Jimene blocks with his arms.
Jimene tries for a takedown but Shelley manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Shelley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shelley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shelley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jimene goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shelley prevents it.
Shelley stops a takedown attempt from Jimene.
Shelley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jimene avoids it.
Jimene wants to take the fight to the mat but Shelley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shelley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jimene.
#T2##TD2#
Shelley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jimene can't fight it off and eventually Shelley manages to take the fight to the floor. Jimene looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Jimene is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shelley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jimene's body to avoid the submission. Jimene has instead reached around Shelley 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jimene arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Jimene!
Post fight, Rafael Jimene took to the microphone: 'Usually i fight reckless and tonight i fought smart and brutal. I will prepare the next fight and hope for a renew for my contract, i love be here, i love these people.'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 9
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Young drives through with a takedown into Jimene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Young wants to control from the top but Jimene keeps moving.
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jimene pulls Young in close to his closed guard and prevents Young from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jimene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Young is looking to work some ground and pound but Jimene has wrist control.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimene on the ground.
Jimene wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimene wants to hit a switch here but Young passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jimene there!
Young sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jimene is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimene keeps trying to improve his position.
Jimene slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jimene gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Jimene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jimene is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jimene controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself. #SUB2#
Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Young content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Young preventing the sweep.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Jimene is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Young frees his head nicely. Oh but Jimene has switched to an armbar! Young is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rafael Jimene!
In his post fight interview, Rafael Jimene gave a big smile as he said 'Well, i'm really happy to make my first fight for RRFC, and very proud for my first win around here. Thank you, Bas Dekkers, for the hours spending to teach me more about this game. Thanks for every person around here for the support!'.
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Event:
RRFC 4 Doms vs Leo Nani
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Jimene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
Jimene wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jimene defending well as Fitch loads up on a big left hand.
Fitch misses the jab.
We've been told by Jimene's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jimene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitch swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitch. That snapped Jimene's head back.
Fitch 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.
Jimene avoids the body shot from Fitch.
Jimene dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitch lands with a straight right. Jimene didn't see that one coming.
Fitch throws a hook but Jimene avoids it easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fitch has eaten all the pies!
Fitch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimene was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitch.
Jimene shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitch tries to sprawl out of it but Jimene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Jimene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Fitch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jimene closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitch circles away.
Fitch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimene was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitch.
Jimene appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fitch lands with an overhand left.
Fitch misses with a right hand #TD#
and Jimene counters with a shoot takedown. Fitch fights it but they end up in guard.
Jimene wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fitch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jimene trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Jimene wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.
Jimene tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitch is retaining full guard.
Jimene trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fitch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jimene passes Fitch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Jimene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fitch is just riding it out for now. Jimene eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Fitch is looking to improve his position.
Jimene trying to advance position but Fitch counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Fitch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jimene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fitch is tightening it up a little... Jimene has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jimene reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jimene taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fitch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trevor Fitch!
In defeat, Rafael Jimene stepped up to the mic, saying 'I learn a lot from this fight, and i will train even harder to get bigger achievements.'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 1
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Jimene in a clinch.
Jimene wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Jimene's belly button to the back.
Tyson lands a jab to Jimene's midsection.
Tyson looks for the body kick but Jimene saw that one coming.
Jimene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jimene circles away.
#CL#
Tyson pushes Jimene up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tyson has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimene has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jimene, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Jimene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Jimene.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Jimene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Tyson darts in and clinches Jimene up against the cage.#BC#
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Jimene can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson connects with a superb combination that knocks Jimene out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tyson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Jimene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Tyson!
In defeat, Rafael Jimene stepped up to the mic, saying 'I learn a lot from this fight, and i will train even harder to get bigger achievements.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Jimene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jimene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salomanca darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Jimene counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salomanca won't be happy with that.
Salomanca wants to control but Jimene postures up.
A lull in the action here as Jimene stalls from top position.
Salomanca 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimene'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.
Jimene advances to full mount.
Jimene controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Jimene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jimene seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salomanca for as long as he can get away with.
Salomanca has given up his back. Will we see Jimene going for some submissions?
#T2#
Salomanca is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jimene.
Jimene controlling well, preventing Salomanca from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Salomanca right now.
Salomanca is trying to break free.
Jimene keeps control of the position easily here as Salomanca tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Jimene is working for a rear naked choke. Salomanca is not defending it well and Jimene has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Salomanca refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Salomanca's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Jimene!
A relieved looking Rafael Jimene 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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