QFC Tournament 706 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Tyler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Joshua's chin.

Joshua
vs
Tyler

201 cm
23
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.

Tyler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyler lands a nice short elbow.
Tyler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joshua's head.
Tyler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joshua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyler.
Tyler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joshua has hold of Tyler's hands but Tyler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

It looks like Jimmy Joshua has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Joshua is rocked!
Tyler lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Joshua quite badly. Joshua pulls Tyler in close trying to recover. Tyler postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Joshua on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Joshua doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Tyler!
Rick Tyler spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Relo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Juilio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Relo Montoya has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Montoya
vs
Juilio

184 cm
23
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Relo Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Juilio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juilio connects with a solid leg kick.
Juilio shoots in for a double leg but Montoya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montoya is looking for a counter combo.
Montoya feints a jab promting Juilio to slip. Montoya then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Juilio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Juilio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montoya defends well and Juilio ends up having to push Montoya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Montoya goes for a double leg but Juilio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juilio continues to drive forward.
Juilio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montoya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by Montoya.

Montoya moves into range and clinches up with Juilio.
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!
Juilio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montoya stalls.
Juilio is trying to pull guard but Montoya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Relo Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Juilio.

Juilio jumps guard and drags Montoya to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Montoya stopping the sweep attempt from Juilio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juilio wants to control but Montoya passes easily into half guard.
Juilio is trying to control but can't.
Juilio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Montoya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montoya throwing shots but Juilio is blocking nicely.
Juilio wants to control but Montoya is keeping busy.
Montoya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Montoya's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juilio trying to get back to full guard but Montoya takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Montoya throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Montoya throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Juilio holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Montoya tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Juilio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juilio has given up his back. Will we see Montoya going for some submissions?
Even with his hooks in, Montoya manages to miss with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juilio fending off the submission attempt from Montoya.

Juilio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Montoya controlling the positon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Juilio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Montoya.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Montoya. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Juilio is trying to get back to his feet but Montoya has full control of the position and if anything, Juilio has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Montoya biding his time, controlling Juilio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juilio breaks Montoya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Relo Montoya dominated that 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.

Montoya drives through and clinches with Juilio against the cage.
Juilio is trying to force a seperation but Montoya has the dominant position.
Juilio gets underhooks to prevent Montoya's takedown attempt.
Montoya tries to pull guard but Juilio holds him up against the cage and eventually Montoya drops back down to his feet.
Juilio is working for takedown but Montoya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Montoya wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Relo Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juilio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Montoya breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juilio.
Montoya misses with a takedown attempt - Juilio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Montoya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juilio can do to turn this around?
Montoya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juilio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Montoya closes the distance and clinches.
Juilio fails to pull guard.
Juilio can't get the takedown.

Montoya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montoya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Montoya connects with a body shot.
Montoya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juilio pinned against the cage. Juilio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juilio tries to land a front kick but Montoya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juilio shoots in and drives through. Montoya sprawls well.
Juilio is breathing heavily.
Montoya keeps the fight on the outside.
Montoya moves out of range of the body kick.
Juilio fails to land the takedown.
Montoya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montoya wants it to stay on the feet.
Relo Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Montoya both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montoya is looking to slow Juilio down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juilio fails to land the takedown.
Montoya is looking to counter the offense by Juilio and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya looks for a takedown but Juilio sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montoya.
Montoya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juilio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Montoya has Juilio up against the cage in a clinch.

Montoya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montoya wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya tries for a takedown but Juilio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juilio with the counter takedown but Montoya avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Montoya. No joy for Juilio on that attempt.
Juilio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Juilio clinches up with Montoya and pushes him back against the cage.

Montoya breaks the clinch.

Montoya moves into range and clinches up with Juilio.

Montoya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montoya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juilio pinned against the cage. Juilio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Relo Montoya dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Juilio or perhaps it was just good defense by Montoya, which made it look bad.
Juilio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Montoya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Juilio tries to clinch there but Montoya circles away.

Montoya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juilio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Montoya is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya has Juilio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Juilio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Montoya pulls guard effortlessly.
Montoya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montoya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juilio is looking to stand up but Montoya won't let him.
Montoya wants to sweep but no luck.
Montoya is looking to stand up but Juilio isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Juilio won't allow Montoya to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
A good leg kick by Juilio.

Montoya clinches up with Juilio and pushes him back against the cage.
Juilio slowing the pace effectively.
Montoya can't get the takedown.
Montoya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Juilio to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Relo Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juilio has Montoya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Montoya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Montoya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Juilio is pressed up against the cage. Montoya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Juilio down to the mat. Juilio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Montoya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Juilio fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montoya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juilio is trying to pull guard but Montoya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Montoya breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montoya.
Montoya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juilio tries to avoid it but Montoya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juilio to the ground. Juilio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juilio steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Juilio tries to clinch but Montoya moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Montoya or perhaps it was just good defense by Juilio, which made it look bad.
Juilio connects with a solid leg kick.
Juilio doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Montoya counters by clinching up.
Juilio working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Juilio fails to land.
Relo Montoya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Juilio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juilio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montoya to keep the fight standing.
Juilio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Montoya is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Relo Montoya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montoya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Relo Montoya!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Relo Montoya!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Relo Montoya!

Relo Montoya wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Hollace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John PercivalH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marion Hollace has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hollace
vs
PercivalH

185 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marion Hollace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John PercivalH!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollace doesn't manage to clinch there - PercivalH circles away.
PercivalH with the counter takedown but Hollace avoids it easily.
PercivalH should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hollace shoots in looking for a takedown but PercivalH manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hollace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
PercivalH throws a right hand that misses
and Hollace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
PercivalH misses with a hook to the body
and Hollace counters with a three punch combo that has PercivalH backing up. PercivalH nods at Hollace to acknowledge the strikes.
Hollace tries to clinch there but PercivalH circles away.
Hollace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PercivalH but PercivalH pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hollace moves out of range as PercivalH strikes.
PercivalH looks to land a left hand but Hollace moved out of range nicely.
Hollace avoids the body shot from PercivalH.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollace throws a head kick that misses.
Hollace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollace darts in looking for a takedown but PercivalH gets double underhooks and turns Hollace into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marion Hollace. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hollace closes the distance and clinches.

PercivalH works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PercivalH wants to control from the top but Hollace keeps moving.
Hollace pulls PercivalH in to control the position.
PercivalH sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hollace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
PercivalH lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
PercivalH sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
PercivalH keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hollace's head.
PercivalH content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
PercivalH is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
PercivalH is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
PercivalH works over Hollace with some ground and pound from guard.
PercivalH wants to control from the top but Hollace keeps moving.
Hollace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
PercivalH is in close to Hollace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
PercivalH is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
PercivalH scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH lands a couple of elbows.
Hollace can't keep his opponent in guard - PercivalH advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
PercivalH takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
PercivalH is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
PercivalH looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hollace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hollace is breathing heavily.
PercivalH content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. PercivalH connects with a nice short shot to Hollace's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollace taking some punishment here, with PercivalH in his half guard.
Hollace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from PercivalH there.
PercivalH lands with a punch from half guard.
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. PercivalH connects with a nice short shot to Hollace's temple.
Hollace is trying to control but can't.
PercivalH takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
PercivalH is nestled in close to Hollace, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Hollace is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PercivalH looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Hollace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
PercivalH is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hollace taking some punishment here, with PercivalH in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John PercivalH dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

PercivalH jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollace seems to have got his legs back now.
PercivalH swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

PercivalH scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hollace is working to avoid the ground and pound but PercivalH connects with a decent elbow.
PercivalH lands an elbow.
PercivalH has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
PercivalH is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hollace's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hollace is not content to let PercivalH control the position.
PercivalH might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hollace haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PercivalH landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollace wants to control but PercivalH postures up.
PercivalH lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hollace seems a little lost for a moment, as PercivalH dominates the positioning.
Hollace is not content to let PercivalH control the position.
Hollace trying to remain calm as PercivalH controls from the top position.
PercivalH lands a decent elbow from side control.
PercivalH lands some shots froms side control.
PercivalH has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PercivalH wants to control but Hollace is keeping him busy.
PercivalH slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PercivalH connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hollace some visible discomfort.
Hollace is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but PercivalH is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee warns Hollace that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Hollace is rocked!

It looks like Marion Hollace has been cut.
PercivalH controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Hollace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
PercivalH is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Hollace goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for PercivalH!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John PercivalH!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrald Clowni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Clowni

191 cm
23
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerrald Clowni!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clowni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clowni is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

It looks like Gerrald Clowni has been cut.
Clowni parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Clowni to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clowni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones working away.
Clowni tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clowni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Clowni looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Clowni wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clowni tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Clowni bucks and avoids them well.
Clowni blocking the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clowni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control the pace but Clowni is squirming around nicely.
Clowni gets back to half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clowni's head.
Clowni trying to control here.
Jones is trying to control. Clowni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clowni defending well though.
Clowni throws a strike from the bottom but Jones passes into side control!

Jones tries for a kimura but Clowni is defending well.
Jones working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clowni is not content to let Jones control the position.
Clowni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Clowni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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.
Clowni struggling a bit here.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clowni struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clowni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clowni looks winded!
Clowni trying to control but Jones flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jones struggling to land strikes to the head as Clowni covers up.
Clowni has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jones.

Jones looking for the RNC.
Clowni looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Clowni's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones misses with punches from the back.
Clowni covering up well and avoiding damage.

Jones is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Clowni won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jones off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Jones!