PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 38 p4p, 7 weight class) and Junkyard Dog (ranked 66 p4p, 11 weight class). Tyrone Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tyrone Jones
vs
Dog

182 cm
33
189 lbs
31 - 10 - 1

182 cm
30
190 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dog moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dog in his tracks.
Tyrone Jones moves away from the strike by Dog.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrone Jones is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Dog catches Tyrone Jones right on the button with a cross.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyrone Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dog gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyrone Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tyrone Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyrone Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dog is looking for a triangle but Tyrone Jones pushes his legs off easily.

Dog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyrone Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyrone Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dog holds on and takes a little breather.
Dog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tyrone Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dog's head.
Tyrone Jones stands up over Dog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyrone Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Tyrone Jones forces his way into half guard.
Tyrone Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Tyrone Jones controlling the action here.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyrone Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tyrone Jones trying to pass the guard but Dog defending well.
Tyrone Jones is taking a breather. Dog says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is staying active underneath Tyrone Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyrone Jones prevents Dog from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dog manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyrone Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Dog to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tyrone Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dog looks to land a left hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone Jones is looking to wear down Dog with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dog slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyrone Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dog jabs Tyrone Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Tyrone Jones looking to score a takedown here. Dog is defending well but Tyrone Jones drives through and ends up in Dog's guard.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyrone Jones is one step ahead there.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyrone Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyrone Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyrone Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dog looking to control.
Tyrone Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dog wants to sweep here but Tyrone Jones controlling him for the moment.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dog misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones connects with a single shot there.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrone Jones as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Dog misses.
Dog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyrone Jones goes for a double leg but Dog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dog continues to drive forward.
Dog tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Dog.
Tyrone Jones with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dog, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Dog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.
Dog misses with a straight left.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Dog lands a leg kick that knocks Tyrone Jones off balance momentarily.
Tyrone Jones misses with the combination.

Tyrone Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dog sprawls well initially but Tyrone Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tyrone Jones thows a huge punch but Dog dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog is staying active underneath Tyrone Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog gets back to full guard.
Russell Tyrone Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Dog controls Tyrone Jones momentarily but Tyrone Jones frees himself.
Tyrone Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Dog to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Tyrone Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyrone Jones manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tyrone Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dog throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dog takes one on the button.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrone Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Dog scores with a jab to the head.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Dog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Dog throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Dog avoids it well and moves away.
Tyrone Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Dog coming out on top.
Tyrone Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dog in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog's head backwards.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Dog misses.
Tyrone Jones jabs at Dog's body.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.
Dog lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrone Jones off the cage and back into range.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Dog has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tyrone Jones.

Dog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyrone Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Dog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyrone Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrone Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog is leaning against Tyrone Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dog throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyrone Jones breaks from the clinch.
Dog blocks a jab.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Dog with a jab.
Dog lands with an overhand left.
Dog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Dog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyrone Jones thinking.
Dog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
Dog staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Dog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dog blocks the leg kick.
Dog moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Dog lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrone Jones off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Dog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyrone Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Dog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyrone Jones momentarily.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Dog checks a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyrone Jones's head backwards.
A punch combination from Tyrone Jones misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyrone Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog catches Tyrone Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dog avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Dog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Dog - just one landing.
Tyrone Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Dog there.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Dog blocks a jab.
Dog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyrone Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyrone Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Dog.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to Dog's midsection.
Dog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dog lands the left hand.
Tyrone Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyrone Jones steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Junkyard Dog just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tyrone Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Dog's body.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Dog. That snapped Tyrone Jones's head back.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Dog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Tyrone Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Dog lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
Tyrone Jones walks into a jab.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Dog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dog swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Dog staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Dog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Dog.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Dog should have avoided that one.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
The fighters circling - Dog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dog scores with a jab. Tyrone Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyrone Jones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyrone Jones.
Dog cracks Tyrone Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrone Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Dog avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Dog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Dog tries to clinch there but Tyrone Jones circles away.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Tyrone Jones coming out on top.
Dog is looking to clinch.
Dog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyrone Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Dog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog scores with a nice head shot.
Dog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Tyrone Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyrone Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyrone Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.
Tyrone Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.

Dog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyrone Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dog has momentary wrist control but Tyrone Jones slips an elbow through the middle.

Dog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyrone Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.

Dog looking for a guillotine here but Tyrone Jones defends easily.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.

Dog is looking for a triangle but Tyrone Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
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!
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones had his way with Junkyard Dog in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tyrone Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dog.
Dog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Dog slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.

Dog rushes Tyrone Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dog gets through Tyrone Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones is working for takedown but Dog is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Dog lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dog.
Junkyard Dog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrone Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Dog misses with some punches.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dog.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.

Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Dog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyrone Jones's head backwards.
Tyrone Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dog walks into a left hand.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyrone Jones should have avoided that one.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Dog checks a low kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog lands with a nice body punch.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Dog.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dog sprawls and moves away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a left hand

and Dog counters with a shoot takedown. Tyrone Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard.

Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Tyrone Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Dog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyrone Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dog's guard.
Tyrone Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dog regains half guard.
Tyrone Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tyrone Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Dog is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dog tries to get to full guard but Tyrone Jones has control of the leg.
Tyrone Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Dog to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tyrone Jones is working Dog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyrone Jones is working Dog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyrone Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones is really struggling to control Dog but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junkyard Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyrone Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
Russell Tyrone Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.