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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 56
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones Ii clinches with his opponent.
Jones Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gordon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gordon tightens his grip and picks Jones Ii up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones Ii manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Jones Ii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones Ii can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones Ii wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Jones Ii is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones Ii tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Jones Ii looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon is stalling here. Jones Ii is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gordon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones Ii has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones Ii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gordon isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Ii working the ground and pound.
Gordon stops Jones Ii from passing to mount.
Jones Ii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones Ii working the strikes but Gordon uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Jones Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Jones Ii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones Ii trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones Ii. #T3#
Gordon 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.
Gordon pulls Jones Ii in to control the position.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Jones Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones Ii content to stall in guard here.
Jones Ii trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon defending well as Jones Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Jones Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon tries to clinch but Jones Ii moves out of range.
Jones Ii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Jones Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones Ii is trying to pull guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aarav Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon Jones Ii.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Jones Ii manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Gordon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Ii trying to control the position.
Jones Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones Ii, not yet.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aarav Gordon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones Ii misses with a right hand #CL#
and Gordon moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gordon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones Ii regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Ii trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones Ii is retaining full guard.
Jones Ii is looking to sweep but instead, Gordon has passed into half guard.
Jones Ii tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon trying to control the action but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Jones Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones Ii is trying to keep Gordon in close.
#T1#
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Jones Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones Ii is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Gordon trying to control the position but Jones Ii is working away.
Jones Ii struggling a bit here.
Jones Ii is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Jones Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gordon swings around for an armbar but Jones Ii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gordon's guard.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Jones Ii postures up.
Jones Ii wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #T3#
Jones Ii looking to pass the guard.
Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones Ii preventing the sweep.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones Ii wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Aarav Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones Ii wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gordon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Gordon trying to control but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon postures up.
#SUB2#
Jones Ii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aarav Gordon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones Ii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Gordon gets tackled into the cage by Jones Ii. Jones Ii maintains the clinch.
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Jones Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones Ii prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarav Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gordon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Jones Ii is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gordon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones Ii to the mat. Jones Ii regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones Ii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gordon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones Ii actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones Ii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones Ii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones Ii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon wants to improve his position but instead Jones Ii has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Jones Ii throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones Ii to get the leverage.
Jones Ii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon is not content to let Jones Ii control the position.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones Ii is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jones Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Gordon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aarav Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Ii misses with a few strikes there.
Jones Ii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Gordon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones Ii was covering up waiting for the punch and Gordon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Jones Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Jones Ii controlling the position.#SUB2#
Jones Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones Ii is keeping the position for now.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Ii.
Jones Ii keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon trying to control but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Jon Jones Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aarav Gordon!
After the fight, Aarav Gordon 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 39
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones Ii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Log on his heels. He'll look to pass Log's guard now, I'm sure.
Log is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones Ii dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Jones Ii is trying to get an arm triangle but Log is defending well.
Jones Ii grinds an elbow into Log's temple.
Jones Ii controls the position from side control.
Jones Ii trying to control the position but Log is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here.#T1##SUB2#
Jones Ii has hold of Log's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Log tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jones Ii cranks the arm and Log screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Log, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lil Jon Jones Ii! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Jones Ii into the cage.
Jones Ii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws the left hand but Jones Ii avoids the punch easily.
Jones Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Jones Ii shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones Ii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson has Jones Ii pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones Ii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
Jones Ii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones Ii postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Jones Ii won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Jones Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Jones Ii throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
Jones Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Jones Ii saw that one coming.
Jones Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Jones Ii manages to avoid it.
Ricardo Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon Jones Ii.
Jones Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson cracks Jones Ii with a good jab.
Jones Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones Ii shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Jones Ii's defenses. #T3#
Jones Ii tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson takes a swing at Jones Ii's ribcage but misses.
Ricardo Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Jones Ii.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones Ii throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Jones Ii closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Jones Ii pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Jones Ii slips a straight right by Johnson.
Jones Ii blocks a jab.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Jones Ii moved out of range.
Jones Ii feints the counter takedown.
Jones Ii shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Jones Ii fails with the takedown.#T4#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Jones Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Jones Ii's head but Jones Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Jones Ii on that attempt.
Jones Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been informed that Jones Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones Ii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones Ii on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Jones Ii on that attempt.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Ii.
Jones Ii throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Ii throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones Ii can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Jones Ii clinches.
Jones Ii jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Jones Ii around his waist. Jones Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Ii misses with a knee strike.
Johnson works on Jones Ii's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones Ii is looking for a takedown.
Jones Ii missing with knees to the body.
Jones Ii being controlled against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Ricardo Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon Jones Ii.
Jones Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones Ii off to one side.
Johnson throws a hook but Jones Ii avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Johnson jabs Jones Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones Ii is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Jones Ii's head but Jones Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones Ii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones Ii throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Jones Ii slips under a jab from Johnson.
Ricardo Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones Ii's hands.
Jones Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a right hand that Jones Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Ii also avoids with ease.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jones Ii slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Jones Ii's head back.
Johnson tries to bum rush Jones Ii with a series of wild strikes but Jones Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones Ii has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Jones Ii is rocked!#T3#
Jones Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
so Jones Ii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones Ii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones Ii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones Ii is one step ahead there.
Jones Ii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.#T4#
Jones Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Jones Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Ii stops Johnson from standing up. #SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Jones Ii off! Jones Ii jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Jones Ii trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jones Ii slips the punch.
Jones Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Jones Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Ii dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Jones Ii's head and hops out.
Jones Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Jones Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jones Ii with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jones Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Jones Ii ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Jones Ii defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Jones Ii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Jones Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones Ii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Jones Ii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control but Jones Ii postures up.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones Ii on the ground.#SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Jones Ii sits in half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Jones Ii postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones Ii.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Johnson is looking to control Jones Ii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jones Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is looking to control Jones Ii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Jones Ii is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Jon Jones Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Johnson!
Ricardo Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 2
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Fright tries to keep at a distance but Jones Ii has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Fright jumps guard.
Jones Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fright is keeping the position for now.
Jones Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Fright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Ii postures up in Fright's guard and throws a big left but Fright blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Fright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones Ii defends well.
Fright pulls Jones Ii in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones Ii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Fright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fright working a defensive guard here.
#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.#SUB2#
Fright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones Ii wants to pass the guard but Fright is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones Ii defends it easily.
Fright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones Ii. #T3#
Fright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fright blocks a head kick by Jones Ii.
#CL2#
Fright drives through and clinches with Jones Ii against the cage.
#TD2#
Fright successfully pulls guard.
Fright trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Ii is proving a slippery customer.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Fright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fright controls Jones Ii momentarily but Jones Ii frees himself. #SUB2#
Fright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones Ii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fright's head.#T4##SUB2#
Fright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fright looking for a sweep. Not yet Fright, not yet.
Fright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones Ii throwing strikes but missing.
Fright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones Ii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fright keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones Ii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Night Fright will probably get the nod.
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#
Fright tries to clinch up but Jones Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Fright tries to clinch up but Jones Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones Ii throws a looping overhand right but Fright ducks down to avoid it.
Jones Ii looks for the body kick but Fright saw that one coming.
Jones Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Fright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones Ii.#CL2#
Fright closes the distance and pushes Jones Ii back into the cage.
Fright blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Fright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones Ii uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Fright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones Ii is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones Ii wants to control from the top but Fright keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Fright trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Ii is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Fright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones Ii is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jones Ii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fright has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jones Ii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fright controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fright trying to control but Jones Ii is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones Ii is looking for a triangle but Fright pushes his legs off easily.
Fright is stalling in the full guard.
Fright trying to control but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.
Fright sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Fright trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Fright closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Fright to work.
Fright has Jones Ii pushed against the cage.
Jones Ii is pressed up against the cage. Fright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones Ii down to the mat. Jones Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Fright doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones Ii circles away.
#CL2#
Fright moves into the clinch.
Jones Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fright smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Fright darts in and clinches Jones Ii up against the cage.
Fright slowing the pace effectively.
Fright is struggling to control the position.
Fright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Fright jumps guard and drags Jones Ii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Night Fright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fright clinches.
Night Fright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fright prevents it.
Jones Ii tries to pull guard but Fright won't allow it.
Jones Ii misses with an elbow over the top.
Fright is pushing Jones Ii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii tries to pull guard but Fright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon Jones Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jones Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fright stalling the fight.
Jones Ii jumps guard but Fright stands there with Jones Ii around his waist. Jones Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fright's elbow.
Jones Ii letting Fright take a breather here.
Jones Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Ii has Fright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fright goes for a takedown attempt but Jones Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones Ii throws out a leg kick but Fright moves out of range and Jones Ii only half commits. #CL#
Jones Ii instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fright.
Jones Ii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Fright forces Jones Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Fright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones Ii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fright effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Jones Ii is trying to drag Fright to the mat but Fright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Ii tries for a takedown but Fright manages to get underhooks.
Fright stalling the fight.
Fright stalls. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fright takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Jones Ii fails to land.
Fright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Night Fright.
Jones Ii throws a low kick but Fright avoids it.#CL2#
Fright pushes Jones Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Night Fright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fright.
#TD2#
Fright gets control of Jones Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Night Fright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Night Fright!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Night Fright!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Night Fright!
Night Fright wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 1
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conner.
Conner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Ii.
Conner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Conner darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Jones Ii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones Ii working Conner over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conner is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones Ii uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Conner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones Ii 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.
Conner taking a bit of punishment here - Jones Ii scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Ii is staying tight to Conner's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Jones Ii has an Americana. Conner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones Ii is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones Ii hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lil Jon Jones Ii! |
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