QFC Tournament 258 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billie Warren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rockwell
vs
Warren

189 cm
23
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brick Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billie Warren!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockwell gets caught napping as Warren dives in and scores a takedown. Rockwell manages to retain guard.
Warren postures up in Rockwell's guard and throws a big left but Rockwell blocks it.
Warren trying to control but Rockwell is working from the bottom.

Rockwell has his feet on Warren's thighs here. He's pushed Warren off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Warren screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brick Rockwell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Illidan Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Illidan Stormrage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martin Salazar's chin.

Stormrage
vs
Salazar

187 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Illidan Stormrage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormrage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Salazar.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stormrage avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stormrage dodges the punch combination from Salazar.
Salazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salazar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salazar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stormrage moves out of range of the body kick from Salazar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stormrage throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
Stormrage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazar blocks it with crossed arms.
Salazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stormrage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Stormrage.
Salazar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stormrage landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stormrage.
Salazar trying to land knees to the body.
Stormrage has Salazar pushed against the cage.
Salazar managing to block the knees to the body from Stormrage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage tries to land a knee to the head but Salazar blocks with his arms.
Stormrage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stormrage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar trying to land knees to the body.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salazar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stormrage leaning against his opponent.
Stormrage avoiding damage as Salazar throws knees to the body.
Stormrage connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Martin Salazar has been cut.
Stormrage misses with a knee to the head.
Stormrage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stormrage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salazar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stormrage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salazar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stormrage tries a knee to the head but Salazar blocks it.

Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar lands a two punch combo.
Salazar wants to clinch.
Salazar throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage throws a wild body kick that Salazar sees coming a mile off.
Salazar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salazar throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Salazar misses.
Salazar looks winded!
Salazar throws a push kick but Stormrage slaps the foot to one side.
A nice combination there by Salazar.
Stormrage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Stormrage keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Stormrage misses.
Salazar tries to clinch but Stormrage is having none of it.
Stormrage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stormrage tries to clinch up.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Illidan Stormrage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Salazar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Salazar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salazar slips a jab and a cross from Stormrage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Stormrage darts in and clinches Salazar up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Stormrage.
Salazar is trying to break the clinch but Stormrage is controlling him.
Stormrage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salazar can't break the clinch.
Stormrage looking to throw knees to the head but Salazar is blocking nicely.
Stormrage managing to block the knees to the body from Salazar.
Salazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Illidan Stormrage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stormrage looking to throw knees to the head but Salazar is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stormrage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salazar tries to circle away but Stormrage has him pinned against the cage.
Stormrage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Stormrage.
Stormrage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stormrage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stormrage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stormrage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stormrage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Stormrage.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Salazar takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormrage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stormrage has Salazar pressed against the cage, preventing Salazar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salazar missing with knees to the body.
Stormrage scores a nice knee to the body.
Stormrage connects with a knee to the head.
Stormrage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stormrage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stormrage with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stormrage tries a knee to the head but Salazar blocks it.
Salazar being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage looking to throw knees to the head but Salazar is blocking nicely.
Stormrage lands a knee to the head.
Salazar is trying to break free.
Salazar tries to land knees in the clinch but Stormrage avoids the damage to the body.
Stormrage leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stormrage throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illidan Stormrage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Salazar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Salazar tries to clinch there but Stormrage circles away.
Salazar throws a leg kick that misses.

Stormrage tries to keep at a distance but Salazar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stormrage tries to land a knee to the head but Salazar blocks with his arms.
Stormrage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salazar.
Stormrage misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Stormrage.
Stormrage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stormrage landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salazar avoiding damage as Stormrage throws knees to the body.
Stormrage misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stormrage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stormrage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salazar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stormrage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stormrage misses with a knee strike.
Salazar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stormrage has him pressed against the cage.
Stormrage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stormrage trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stormrage trying to control the position but instead, Salazar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stormrage into the cage.
Salazar tries to land knees in the clinch but Stormrage avoids the damage to the body.
Stormrage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazar blocks it with crossed arms.
Stormrage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it.
Stormrage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stormrage landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stormrage avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stormrage avoids it.
Stormrage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stormrage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Salazar is trying to break the clinch but Stormrage has him pressed against the cage.
Salazar tries to land knees in the clinch but Stormrage avoids the damage to the body.
Stormrage is trying to stall.
Stormrage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salazar.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salazar as Stormrage tries to tie him up.

Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Stormrage circles away.
Stormrage slips a jab and a cross from Salazar.
A head kick misses from Salazar.
Salazar fails to land with a series of punches.
Salazar lands with a slapping head kick.
Stormrage doesn't manage to clinch there - Salazar circles away.
Stormrage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stormrage tries to keep at a distance but Salazar has taken the fight into the clinch.

Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salazar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stormrage's sensitive parts.

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 Illidan Stormrage.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stormrage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Illidan Stormrage!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Illidan Stormrage!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Illidan Stormrage!

Illidan Stormrage wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scuba Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scuba Steve has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Hulk's chin.

Hulk
vs
Steve

187 cm
23
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scuba Steve!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hulk forces Steve back against the cage and clinches.

Hulk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
Nice shot by Hulk.
Hulk misses with a low kick.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hulk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hulk shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hulk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hulk drives through and clinches with Steve against the cage.
Hulk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steve pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve taking a breather.

Hulk pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Steve drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steve jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hulk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steve on the ground.
Hulk trying to control the position here.

Steve drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Steve seems to have locked his on tight now - Hulk screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Steve, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Scuba Steve!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Shumaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jones
vs
Shumaker

185 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

159 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Shumaker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shumaker moves into the clinch.

Jones is trying to trip Shumaker. He has hold of a leg but Shumaker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shumaker is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shumaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones 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.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shumaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shumaker has eaten all the pies!
Shumaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is working Shumaker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shumaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shumaker can do anything to dispel that myth.

Shumaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shumaker keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Shumaker is keeping the position.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shumaker keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shumaker is keeping the position for now.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Shumaker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shumaker trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Shumaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Shumaker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Shumaker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shumaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shumaker trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jay Shumaker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Shumaker as Jones shoots in.

Shumaker drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shumaker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Shumaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Shumaker has moved into half guard.
Shumaker working the head and body with strikes.

Shumaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shumaker wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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 John Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shumaker on his heels. He'll look to pass Shumaker's guard now, I'm sure.
John Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shumaker working a defensive guard here.
Jones works over Shumaker with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones advances to half guard.
Shumaker is trying to control but can't.
Shumaker tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones winds up and cracks Shumaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones thows a huge punch but Shumaker dodges it nicely.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shumaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumaker manages to get to full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Shumaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shumaker wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Shumaker wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shumaker is breathing heavily.
Shumaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Shumaker has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shumaker wants to sweep but no luck.

Shumaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Shumaker's brow.
Shumaker keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to stand but Shumaker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shumaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Jones is working for a kimura but Shumaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shumaker trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shumaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shumaker is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shumaker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shumaker has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throwing shots but Shumaker is blocking nicely.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shumaker is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Shumaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shumaker is in Jones's guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Shumaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shumaker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Shumaker blocks nicely.
Jones with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shumaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shumaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shumaker wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shumaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones works over Shumaker with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones distracts Shumaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shumaker keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Shumaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

John Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones looks for a takedown but Shumaker sprawls well.
Shumaker throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
John Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jones looking to score a takedown here. Shumaker is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Shumaker's guard.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Shumaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones distracts Shumaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shumaker working a defensive guard here.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shumaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Shumaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Shumaker being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for John Jones!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for John Jones!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for John Jones!

John Jones wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking John Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.