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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 12
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Maxwell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Ricky Jones has been cut.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maxwell connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Jones to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Maxwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Maxwell!
Kevin Maxwell made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aethelwulf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aethelwulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Aethelwulf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Aethelwulf pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Aethelwulf counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Aethelwulf finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Jones has been cut.
Jones drops his hands for a split second and Aethelwulf immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Jones face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Aethelwulf follows up with a right hand that knocks Jones into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axel Aethelwulf!
Our winner, Axel Aethelwulf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 4
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Jones has been cut.
Anderson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson trying to control here.
#T2##SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Jones 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jones 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones avoids the head kick by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anderson is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
Ricky Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
#T3#
Anderson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control!
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson slows the pace down.
Jones tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson! #SUB#
Jones is working to tighten his grip on Anderson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Anderson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jones is really squeezing tight and eventually Anderson passes out! Jones breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Jones!
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Event:
RapidFC 18
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Zai. No joy for Jones on that attempt. #TD2#
Zai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Zai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zai lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones has hold of Zai's hands but Zai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zai pulls his head out easily.
Zai controlling the pace.
Zai trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Zai working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zai controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Zai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zai connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Zai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zai is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Zai is controlling the pace.
Jones tries to roll over but Zai keeps him under control.
Zai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Zai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zai working the head and body with strikes.
Zai working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Zai seems content to control.
Zai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zai's back!#SUB#
Zai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Zai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zai is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Zai has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB#
Zai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Zai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zai staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control.
Zai is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB#
Jones has got his arm under Zai's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Zai has spun round into Jones's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zai controls the pace.#SUB#
Jones is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zai has his hands clasped together but Jones extends and breaks Zai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Jones!
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Event:
RapidFC 15
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benson but Benson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Benson dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Spartans Gym inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Benson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Benson defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Benson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benson has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Benson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benson works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Benson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Benson pushes his legs off easily.
Benson stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones looks winded!
Benson with a nice head shot there.
Benson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Benson stands up over Jones, holding on to his feet. Benson throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Jones is out cold! Benson lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randall Benson!
Randall Benson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
RapidFC 12
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Gvozdev jabs at Jones's body.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gvozdev misses with a wild body shot.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Gvozdev.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gvozdev circles away.
Gvozdev throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gvozdev tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gvozdev to the ground. Gvozdev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gvozdev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gvozdev has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Gvozdev steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gvozdev is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Gvozdev circles away and we're back to standing.
George Gvozdev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Jones.#T1#
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gvozdev loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
George Gvozdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gvozdev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gvozdev lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jones falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gvozdev dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Gvozdev!
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Event:
RapidFC 10
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hibernaugh closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Hibernaugh.
Still in the clinch, Hibernaugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hibernaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hibernaugh on the inside.
Hibernaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hibernaugh smiles and moves away.
Hibernaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.#CL2#
Hibernaugh closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hibernaugh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Hibernaugh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Hibernaugh is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jones has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hibernaugh is looking to defend but Jones has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hibernaugh! Jones pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hibernaugh taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricky Jones!
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Event:
RapidFC 8
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ambrose.
Jones is trying to control Ambrose's posture but Ambrose avoids it.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones is trying to control Ambrose's posture but Ambrose avoids it.
Ambrose wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ambrose looks winded!
Ambrose trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jones looking for a triangle here. Ambrose is fighting it but it looks tight! Jones pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ambrose is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricky Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hardy decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones postures up.
#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Hardy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control the position.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hardy tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.#SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy wants to control but Jones postures up.#SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hardy is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Hardy tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Hardy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
#SUB2#
Jones working for a choke but Hardy is defending well. #T4#
Jones is not going to allow Hardy to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Jones has his arm under Hardy's chin here. Game over son! Jones squeezes tightly and Hardy is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Jones!
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