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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Jennings avoids the head kick by Arantes.
An attempted straight right counter from Jennings misses the target.
Arantes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Arantes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arantes throws a nice head kick!
Arantes misses with a head kick.
Arantes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jennings avoids a kick to the body.
Arantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jennings throws a counter high kick but Arantes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Arantes throws a head kick that half lands.
Arantes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arantes.
Arantes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jennings avoids the head kick by Arantes.
Jennings jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jennings blocks a head kick by Arantes.
Edson Arantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings avoids the head kick by Arantes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jennings checks a leg kick.
Jennings looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
A head kick misses from Arantes.
Arantes throws a head kick that misses.
As Arantes looks to move away, Jennings throws a big counter combo but Arantes just gets out of the way.
Arantes looks winded!
Arantes throws a leg kick that misses.
Arantes wants to slow Jennings down by chopping away at his legs.
Arantes throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Jennings counters by moving into the clinch.
Jennings wants to take the fight to the mat but Arantes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Arantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jennings throws a head kick that misses.
Arantes wants to land a leg kick but Jennings is out of range.
Arantes throws a head kick that half lands.
Arantes throws a head kick that half lands.
Arantes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Jennings drives through and clinches with Arantes against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arantes throws an elbow but misses.
Jennings is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Jennings is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arantes to keep the fight standing.
Jennings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arantes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Jennings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arantes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arantes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jennings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jennings shoots for a double leg takedown but Arantes sprawls well. He's pushed Jennings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jennings moves in looking to clinch but Arantes pushes him off.
Arantes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arantes thumps Jennings with a low kick.
Jennings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edson Arantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arantes throws a head kick but Jennings moves out of range.
#T3#
Jennings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Jennings closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jennings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arantes throws a leg kick that misses.
Jennings appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Jennings drives through and clinches with Arantes against the cage.
Jennings drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arantes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jennings wants a takedown.
#BC#
Jennings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arantes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arantes looks to land a body kick but Jennings moved away.
Jennings throws a quick counter head kick but Arantes was just out of range.#T4#
Jennings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Arantes.
Jennings tries to clinch up but Arantes circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jennings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arantes is pressed up against the cage. Jennings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arantes down to the mat. Arantes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Jennings rushes Arantes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jennings manages to break the clinch.
Jennings checks a low kick from Arantes.
Jennings is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jennings is looking to clinch.
Arantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jennings misses with a leg kick.
Jennings tries to clinch up but Arantes circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jennings lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arantes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arantes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Arantes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Arantes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arantes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arantes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arantes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jennings avoids the head kick by Arantes.
Jennings appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arantes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jennings's head.
A low kick from Arantes is predictable there #TD#
and Jennings counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jennings is standing up over Arantes. Arantes looks to escape but Jennings dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Jennings is working to tighten his grip on Arantes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Arantes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jennings is really squeezing tight and eventually Arantes passes out! Jennings breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronnie Jennings!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Jeraldino shoots in and bounces Jennings off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jennings can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jeraldino controls the pace.
Jennings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Jeraldino throws a sloppy strike and Jennings has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jeraldino is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jennings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronnie Jennings!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Jennings darts in and clinches Mygueel up against the cage.
Jennings tries to break the clinch but Mygueel is controlling the position. #TD2#
Mygueel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Mygueel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jennings controls Mygueel momentarily but Mygueel frees himself. #SUB2#
Mygueel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mygueel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jennings looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jennings looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jennings! #REVR##SUB#
Jennings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mygueel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings wants to stand but Mygueel is controlling his arm.#T1#
Mygueel tries to bench press Jennings off him but Jennings keeps the position.
Jennings tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Jennings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jennings wants to stand but Mygueel is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Jennings tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mygueel struggling a bit here.
Mygueel is looking for a sweep.
Jennings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mygueel keeps working.
Mygueel tries to improve position but can't.
Jennings working the ground and pound but Mygueel is defending the strikes. #T3#
Jennings tries to stand but Mygueel is controlling his head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mygueel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Mygueel has hold of Jennings's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jennings tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mygueel cranks the arm and Jennings screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jennings, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcello Mygueel!
After winning the bout, Marcello Mygueel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Jennings ducks under and follows up with a left that Jennings also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Rodrigues gets a double leg takedown into Jennings's guard.#ES#
Jennings wriggles free and stands up.
Rodrigues closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jennings circles away.
Jennings avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Rodrigues drives through and clinches with Jennings against the cage.
Rodrigues lands an elbow just above Jennings 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Ronnie Jennings has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jennings is trying to break free.
Jennings jumps guard but Rodrigues turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Jennings pulls Rodrigues into guard.
#T1#
Rodrigues looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet but Rodrigues is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jennings controls Rodrigues momentarily but Rodrigues frees himself. #SUB#
Jennings is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rodrigues frees his head nicely. Oh but Jennings has switched to an armbar! Rodrigues is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronnie Jennings!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Jennings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scramble.#CL2#
Scramble darts in and clinches Jennings up against the cage.
Scramble working hard to break the clinch.
Jennings prevents Scramble from breaking the clinch.
Jennings tries to pull guard but Scramble won't allow it.
#BC#
Jennings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jennings throws a sloppy head kick and Scramble moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Scramble. Those never looked like landing.
Jennings is looking to counter with head kicks.
Scramble misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Jennings.
It looked like Jennings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scramble fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Scramble instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jennings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scramble misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jennings thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Scramble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jennings is looking to counter with head kicks.
Real Scramble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scramble lands a jab.
Scramble misses with a series of wild punches.
Scramble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Scramble instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Scramble breaks the clinch.
A big right from Scramble misses.
It looked like Jennings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Scramble misses
and Jennings counters with a left and a right that stings Scramble.
Jennings looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scramble misses with a double jab.
Scramble throws out a loose jab but Jennings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scramble tries to bum rush Jennings with a series of wild strikes but Jennings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scramble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Jennings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scramble.
Jennings changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scramble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jennings.
Scramble looks winded!
Scramble looks to land a combination but Jennings avoids it well.
Jennings changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scramble misses with a hook
#TD#
and Jennings counters with a takedown into side control.
Scramble is not content to let Jennings control the position. #SU#
Jennings decides to stand up, so the ref orders Scramble to his feet.
Scramble throws a series of punches but Jennings moves out of range. #TD#
Jennings shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scramble manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Scramble is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jennings presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
A short right from Jennings. #BC2#
Scramble manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Scramble gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Scramble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jennings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Scramble does no damage.
Jennings throws a quick counter head kick but Scramble was just out of range.
Scramble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Jennings counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scramble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scramble is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jennings has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jennings tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jennings cracks Scramble with a big elbow. #T4##SU#
Jennings stands up.
Scramble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jennings sprawls well. Jennings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scramble gets slowly back to his feet.
Jennings is looking to counter with head kicks.
Scramble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jennings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jennings tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scramble manages to circle out of the way.
Jennings slips a jab and a cross from Scramble.
Scramble fails with the takedown
and Jennings counters with a big head kick but Scramble shrugs it off.
Ronnie Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Real Scramble.#CL#
Jennings darts in and clinches Scramble up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Real Scramble dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Scramble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jennings tries to avoid it but Scramble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jennings to the ground. Jennings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jennings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Real Scramble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scramble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jennings throwing a counter right hand but Scramble manages to avoid it.
Scramble tries to clinch but Jennings is having none of it.
Jennings throws a head kick but Scramble moves out of range.
#TD2#
Scramble feints and as Jennings raises his hands in defense, Scramble changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Jennings has his feet on Scramble's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Scramble misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Scramble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scramble tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jennings defends well and Scramble ends up having to push Jennings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ronnie Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Real Scramble.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scramble is breathing heavily.
Jennings jumps guard but Scramble turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD2#
Scramble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jennings uses from the top position.
Scramble is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jennings is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Jennings decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scramble, up you get!
Scramble goes for a double leg but Jennings avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jennings continues to drive forward.#CL#
Jennings moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jennings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramble throws a shot from downtown. Jennings moves away and avoids it.
Scramble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scramble shoots in for a takedown but Jennings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jennings throws a quick counter head kick but Scramble was just out of range.
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scramble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Scramble throws the left hand but Jennings avoids the punch easily.
Scramble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jennings circles away.
Jennings wants to clinch.
Jennings circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Jennings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scramble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Scramble does no damage.
Jennings throws a counter high kick but Scramble was just alert enough to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scramble misses with a combination
and Jennings counters with a head kick. #T3#
Jennings is looking to clinch but Scramble is avoiding it.
Scramble misses with a few strikes there.
Jennings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scramble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Jennings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Jennings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jennings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Jennings breaks from the clinch.
Scramble misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scramble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jennings feinted with a counter takedown.
Jennings is looking to clinch. #CL#
Jennings clinches.
Jennings tries to pull guard but Scramble forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Jennings wants to stall.
Jennings is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scramble tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Jennings jumps into guard, dragging Scramble to the mat.
Scramble lands a couple of elbows.
Jennings looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ronnie Jennings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scramble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scramble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scramble stands up over Jennings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jennings working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronnie Jennings will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Jennings as Scramble shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scramble. Jennings does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Scramble looks to move away, Jennings throws a big counter combo but Scramble just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Jennings gets tackled into the cage by Scramble. Scramble maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Scramble breaks the clinch.
Scramble goes for a double leg but Jennings avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jennings continues to drive forward.
Jennings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scramble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jennings's waist but Jennings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scramble off to one side.
Ronnie Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Real Scramble.
Scramble misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Jennings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Jennings stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Scramble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scramble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jennings shoots for a double leg takedown but Scramble sprawls well. He's pushed Jennings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jennings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scramble.
Jennings is looking to counter with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Scramble misses the target.
Jennings thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Scramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Jennings lands a head kick!
#CL#
Jennings clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scramble as Jennings tries to tie him up.
Scramble tries to pull guard but Jennings won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jennings is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jennings working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Scramble manages to pull guard.
Jennings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Jennings won't allow Scramble to get back to his feet.
Jennings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scramble is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jennings trying to control but Scramble is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ronnie Jennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Scramble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scramble lands in his opponent's guard.
Scramble prevents Jennings from getting back to his feet.
Scramble works over Jennings with some ground and pound from guard.
Scramble working some strikes from top position.
Scramble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Scramble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scramble postures up and lands a big shot to Jennings's brow.
Jennings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scramble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Scramble works over Jennings with some ground and pound from guard.
Scramble landing with the ground and pound.
Scramble cracks Jennings with a solid left hand.
Jennings trying to keep a closed guard but Scramble is proving a slippery customer.
Scramble with a nice head shot there.
Jennings is trying to keep Scramble in close.
Scramble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Scramble is in close to Jennings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scramble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jennings's head.
Jennings working a defensive guard here.
Scramble is in close to Jennings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Real Scramble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scramble has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Real Scramble!
After the fight, Real Scramble 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: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Jennings blocks the body kick.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Jennings counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Li gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Jennings pulls Li into guard.
#SUB#
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jennings being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jennings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Jennings's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jennings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Jennings pulls Li in close to his closed guard and prevents Li from doing any damage or advancing position.
Li wants to pass the guard but Jennings is keeping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li postures up in Jennings's guard and throws a big left but Jennings blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jennings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jennings working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jennings swivels and escapes.
Jennings changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Li throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jennings is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jennings is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Li has a takedown stuffed.
Li just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJennings.
Ronnie Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Li.#T3#
Li fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Li.
Some wild striking there from Li.
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt.
Li tries to clinch but Jennings is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Jennings as Li shoots in.
Jennings is looking to counter the offense by Li and move into the clinch.
Wang Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Li tries to clinch there but Jennings circles away.
Li shoots in but Jennings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jennings attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.
Li looks winded!
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Jennings is looking to counter with head kicks.
Li dives in and grabs Jennings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes down on Li's head and hops out.
Jennings attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.
Li misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jennings is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jennings avoids the head kick by Li.
Li lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Jennings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jennings blocks a head kick by Li.
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Li instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Li as Jennings tries to tie him up.
Jennings jumps guard but Li turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to pull guard but Jennings forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jennings stalling the fight.
#BC#
Jennings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Li tries to clinch but Jennings moves away #TD#
and Jennings counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jennings. #ES2#
Li pushes Jennings off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Li throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jennings counters with a leg kick.
Li is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Jennings is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Jennings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jennings sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ronnie Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Li.
Jennings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Jennings, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Jennings against the cage but Jennings circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Li tries for a takedown but Jennings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jennings thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
Jennings scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Li is looking to get back to his feet here but Jennings is keeping cool and he's managed to take Li's back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Li is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jennings just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3##SUB#
Jennings has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Li! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jennings gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronnie Jennings!
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