PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Hoodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoodwell comes to the cage accompanied by Boom (How You Like That). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hoodwell
vs
Jones

190 cm
22
266 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

204 cm
21
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition
5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KJ Hoodwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoodwell has a takedown stuffed.
Hoodwell shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.

Hoodwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Hoodwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hoodwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoodwell prevents Jones from escaping the position.

Hoodwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoodwell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoodwell is breathing heavily.

Hoodwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones regains half guard.

Jones makes his way to full guard, as Hoodwell worked for a kimura.
Hoodwell won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones scores with a nice shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoodwell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hoodwell keeps moving.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoodwell's guard.
Jones trying to control but Hoodwell is working from the bottom.

Hoodwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones wants to stand but Hoodwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones gets to his feet - Hoodwell follows without any prompting.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoodwell should have avoided that one.
Hoodwell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Hoodwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Hoodwell moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones lands a nice hook to Hoodwell's body. Hoodwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoodwell. Hoodwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoodwell's head backwards.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoodwell momentarily.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoodwell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Hoodwell's head back.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Hoodwell's defenses.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones clobbers Hoodwell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoodwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoodwell checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a combination. Hoodwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoodwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Jones 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.

Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoodwell on the side of the head.
Hoodwell misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Hoodwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones works Hoodwell's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hoodwell moves out of range easily.
Hoodwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoodwell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hoodwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Hoodwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nathan Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoodwell takes one on the button.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoodwell momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoodwell shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Hoodwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones jabs at Hoodwell's body.
Jones catches Hoodwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Hoodwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoodwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoodwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Hoodwell is predictable there
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a jab to Hoodwell's midsection.
Jones stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoodwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Hoodwell's head back.
Jones stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones digs a good hook to Hoodwell's body.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones catches Hoodwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoodwell at a distance.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoodwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Hoodwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KJ Hoodwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones cracks Hoodwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Nathan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoodwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones works Hoodwell's body with a nice hook.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell shoots and misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Hoodwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoodwell on the side of the head.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoodwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoodwell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoodwell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones cracks Hoodwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Hoodwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Hoodwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoodwell checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones tests Hoodwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice combination there by Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoodwell should have avoided that one.
Hoodwell tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoodwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoodwell's head.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Hoodwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Hoodwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones lands a nice hook to Hoodwell's body. Hoodwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Hoodwell backs away looking to recover.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoodwell on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab to Hoodwell's midsection.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones scores with a one two! Hoodwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Hoodwell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones digs a good body shot into Hoodwell's ribs.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones lunges at Hoodwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoodwell's hand.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoodwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoodwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoodwell takes one to the side of the head.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones lands a jab to Hoodwell's midsection.
Jones punishes Hoodwell's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Jones.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones cracks Hoodwell with a good jab.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoodwell off the cage and back into rage.
Hoodwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Hoodwell takes a jab right on the kisser.

Hoodwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Hoodwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hoodwell is looking for a kimura here.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoodwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Hoodwell is controlling him well.

Hoodwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.

Hoodwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoodwell trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Hoodwell prevents Jones from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Jones really 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.

Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Hoodwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoodwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoodwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoodwell clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoodwell has time to react.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Hoodwell with a good jab.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Hoodwell looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoodwell thinking.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoodwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoodwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoodwell tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoodwell tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoodwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones works over Hoodwell's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones cracks Hoodwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoodwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Hoodwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones throws and low kick but Hoodwell moves out of range easily.
Hoodwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones tries a low kick but Hoodwell avoids it.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones looks to land a combination. Hoodwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoodwell misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoodwell clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoodwell tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoodwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Hoodwell backs away looking to recover.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Hoodwell tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Jones dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoodwell looks to clinch
and Hoodwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoodwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoodwell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoodwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoodwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoodwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones tries a low kick but Hoodwell avoids it.
Jones digs a good body shot into Hoodwell's ribs.
Jones connects with a right hand. Hoodwell shakes it off.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoodwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoodwell's head.
Hoodwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones digs a good body shot into Hoodwell's ribs.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoodwell's hands.
Hoodwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoodwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoodwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoodwell shoots and misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodwell shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoodwell thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Hoodwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoodwell tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a combination. Hoodwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoodwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones lands a nice hook to Hoodwell's body. Hoodwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoodwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Hoodwell wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones is looking to chop away at Hoodwell's legs.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Hoodwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands a nice hook to Hoodwell's body. Hoodwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nathan Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoodwell thinking.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones digs a good hook to Hoodwell's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Hoodwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones stalks Hoodwell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoodwell's face. Hoodwell staggers backwards, shaken.
Hoodwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoodwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoodwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Hoodwell shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
KJ Hoodwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones avoids the body shot from Hoodwell.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 42:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 42:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Jones!
Nathan Jones is the new heavyweight champion!