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Event:
RRFC Challengers 44
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabouin tries to score with a low kick but De Jong moves his leg out of the way.
We've been hearing reports that Jabouin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jabouin lands with a hook. De Jong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Jong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jabouin tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
De Jong gets the takedown into side control.
Jabouin is looking for a sweep.
Jabouin is trying to control De Jong's posture but De Jong avoids it.
Jabouin throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
De Jong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jabouin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jabouin manages to get back to half guard.
De Jong prevents Jabouin from improving his position.#T1#
Jabouin is not content to let De Jong control the position.
De Jong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Jong works his way into side control.
De Jong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jabouin down.
Jabouin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jabouin tries to get out of the position.
De Jong laying and praying for a moment but Jabouin takes advantage and regains half guard.
De Jong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabouin keeps working. #T2#
Ground and pound from De Jong.
Jabouin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabouin wants to get back to full guard but De Jong has mounted him!
Jabouin tries to reverse the position but De Jong maintains control.
Jabouin is squirming around, avoiding De Jong's attempts to control the action.
De Jong prevents Jabouin from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
De Jong working for a guillotine from mount but Jabouin is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabouin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Jabouin is trying to reverse the position but instead De Jong has taken his back - oops!
De Jong has the hooks in. Jabouin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
De Jong looking for the choke but no joy.
De Jong has the hooks in. Jabouin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Jabouin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if De Jong gets his way!
#SUB2#
Jabouin is trying to roll into a better position but De Jong has get a rear naked choke and Jabouin is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stefan De Jong!
Stefan De Jong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 37
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Jabouin closes the distance and clinches.
Jabouin keeps control of Vergys as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Jabouin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jabouin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Jabouin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vergys is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vergys has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin is looking to sweep but instead, Vergys has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jabouin landing a few short strikes.
Jabouin controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Jabouin actively working from the bottom here.
Jabouin is looking to improve his position.
#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.
Vergys is trying to control. Jabouin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jabouin tries to kick Vergys off but Vergys keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jabouin is looking to improve his position.
Jabouin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jabouin controlling the position for now.
Vergys stops Jabouin from getting back to his feet.
Jabouin controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Jabouin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jabouin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vergys walks away with a smile on his face. Jabouin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Vergys.
Vergys looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vergys scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Laurent Jabouin has been cut.#KD#
A big head kick from Vergys and Jabouin is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabouin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jabouin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vergys is aware though and is defending well.
Vergys wants to control from the top but Jabouin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jabouin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vergys doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vergys manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Jabouin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vergys's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergys wants to sweep but no luck.
Jabouin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vergys is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jabouin is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgens Vergys dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laurent Jabouin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Jabouin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vergys's guard.
Vergys is trying to control the position but Jabouin postures up.
Jabouin won't allow Vergys to get back to his feet.
Jabouin wants to pass the guard but Vergys is keeping the position.
Jabouin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jabouin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vergys's guard.
Jabouin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SU2#
Jabouin decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Jabouin moves into the clinch.
Jabouin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jabouin has Vergys pressed against the cage, preventing Vergys from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jabouin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jabouin misses with some punches.
Jabouin tries to pull guard but Vergys won't allow it.
#T2##BC2#
Jabouin manages to break the clinch.
Jabouin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Vergys fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jabouin, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jabouin.
Jabouin tries to pull guard but Vergys won't allow it.
Vergys wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Vergys breaks the clinch.
Vergys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vergys tries to clinch up but Jabouin circles away and keeps his distance.
Vergys avoids the body shot from Jabouin.
#CL2#
Jabouin closes the distance and pushes Vergys back into the cage.#BC2#
Jabouin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Vergys tries to clinch but Jabouin moves out of range.
Vergys delivers a nice body kick.
Vergys tries to clinch but Jabouin is having none of it.
Jabouin avoids the head kick by Vergys.
#CL#
Vergys gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jabouin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorgens Vergys is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vergys plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vergys lands a head kick. Jabouin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vergys.
A solid body kick from Vergys.
Jabouin throws a head kick but Vergys moves out of range.
It looked like Vergys was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vergys tries to clinch up but Jabouin circles away and keeps his distance.
Jabouin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Vergys tries to keep at a distance but Jabouin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
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!
Jabouin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jabouin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vergys walks away with a smile on his face. Jabouin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jorgens Vergys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Jabouin.
Vergys wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabouin closes the distance and clinches up with Vergys, looking for a takedown. Jabouin pushes Vergys against the cage but Vergys circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Jabouin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jabouin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Laurent Jabouin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Laurent Jabouin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vergys is looking to slow Jabouin down with leg kicks.
Jabouin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vergys chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been informed that Jabouin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jorgens Vergys is winning the standup battle so far.
Jabouin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vergys.
Vergys tries to clinch there but Jabouin circles away.
#CL2#
Jabouin rushes Vergys and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabouin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vergys smiles and moves away.
Vergys tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin dives in for a single leg takedown but Vergys sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vergys throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vergys fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vergys lands with a kick to the temple. Jabouin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vergys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Vergys moves in looking to clinch but Jabouin pushes him off.
Vergys tries to clinch but Jabouin moves out of range.
Vergys tries to clinch #TD2#
and Jabouin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vergys wants to get back to his feet.
Laurent Jabouin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jabouin wants to work for an arm triangle but Vergys is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vergys is trying to stand back up but Jabouin is controlling him
Jabouin content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Jabouin seems to be working for a kimura but Vergys defends the submission attempt.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vergys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jabouin. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vergys goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vergys tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabouin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jabouin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jorgens Vergys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Jabouin.
Vergys tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jabouin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Jabouin has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Jabouin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vergys misses with a head kick.
Jabouin moves out of range as Vergys throws a body kick.
Vergys scores with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabouin.
Jabouin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vergys moves in looking to clinch but Jabouin pushes him off.
Jabouin swats away the attempt to clinch by Vergys.
Vergys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vergys tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabouin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Vergys.
A head kick misses from Vergys. #T4##TD2#
Jabouin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jabouin throwing strikes from guard but Vergys blocks nicely.
Vergys wants to get back to his feet but Jabouin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jabouin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jabouin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Jabouin gets to his feet - Vergys follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorgens Vergys.
I think Vergys 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgens Vergys!
Jorgens Vergys made sure to mention his sponsor, The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Dream gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dream tries to pull guard but Jabouin holds him up against the cage and eventually Dream drops back down to his feet.
Dream tries to pull guard but Jabouin won't allow it.
Dream fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Dream. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jabouin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jabouin wants to pass to mount but Dream is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dream is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jabouin is working for a kimura but Dream is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dream looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Jabouin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jabouin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jabouin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jabouin prevents Dream from improving his position.
Jabouin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Jabouin there. #SUB#
Jabouin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dream.#T2#
Jabouin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dream's legs.
Jabouin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dream sneaks back into half guard.
Jabouin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jabouin tries to stand and escape but Dream is controlling the position.
Dream is looking to improve his position.
Jabouin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dream manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dream is looking for a triangle but Jabouin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dream looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jabouin with a nice head shot there.
Jabouin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dream. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jabouin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Dream is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jabouin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Jabouin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dream has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jabouin has managed to get both his arms back between Dream's legs - danger averted.
Dream is breathing heavily.
Jabouin wanted to stand there but Dream had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabouin connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Jabouin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Jabouin clinches with his opponent.
Dream blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Jabouin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jabouin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dream wants to control from the top but Jabouin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jabouin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dream doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dream manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dream trying to control but Jabouin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dream has gone for a leg lock! Jabouin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dream's guard.#REVB#
Jabouin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Jabouin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jabouin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dream's guard.
Jabouin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jabouin postures up and lands a big shot to Dream's brow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dream looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dream working for a triangle but Jabouin defends it easily.
Jabouin tries to stand but Dream is controlling from the bottom.
Jabouin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Jabouin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dream is keeping the position for now.
Dream is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jabouin looking to pass the guard.
Dream tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jabouin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dream looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dream tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jabouin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Dream gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dream tries to pull guard but Jabouin holds him up against the cage and eventually Dream drops back down to his feet.
Dream jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jabouin walks away with a smile on his face. Dream gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Jabouin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dream prevents Jabouin from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dream tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jabouin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dream manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jabouin's best efforts.
Jabouin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Jabouin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jabouin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dream's guard.
Dream bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jabouin's guard. #REVR#
Jabouin working a defensive guard here.
Dream stopping the sweep attempt from Jabouin.
Dream pushing down on Jabouin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dream is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dream works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Dream trying to control but Jabouin is having none of it.
Jabouin is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dream looking for a guillotine from mount but Jabouin is having none of it.
Laurent Jabouin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jabouin has given up his back here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jabouin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dream.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jabouin tries to roll but Dream sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Dream looking for the choke but no joy.
Jabouin is trying to get back to his feet but Dream has full control of the position and if anything, Jabouin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Dream looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Dream is trying to stick to Jabouin's back but Jabouin is turning into Dream. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dream's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jabouin.
Jabouin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dream can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabouin controls the pace.#SUB#
Dream looking for a guillotine here but Jabouin defends easily.
Dream can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabouin controls the pace.#T4#
Jabouin is continuing to stall.
Ethan Dream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jabouin wants to pass the guard but Dream is keeping the position.
Laurent Jabouin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dream is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jabouin is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Dream showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jabouin 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurent Jabouin! |
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