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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Henry feints the counter takedown.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Henry shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Henry passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henry lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Henry.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Henry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
Henry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Samran Muay Thai. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henry chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jab from Henry.
Henry lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##TD2#
Henry shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry landing some decent shots from guard.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself. #T4#
Henry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Henry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Henry lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henry but Henry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Henry throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Henry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Henry.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henry is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Henry circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Henry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Henry.
Henry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Henry there.
Henry controlling the pace.
Henry working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Henry is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henry with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henry scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Henry slows the pace down in half guard.
Henry works his way into full mount!
Henry controlling the pace for now.
Henry working the ground and pound effectively.
Henry controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Jones wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
BOOM! Henry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Henry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Henry lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
#TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Henry dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Henry landing some decent shots from guard.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henry 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry 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.
Let's hope that Henry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henry postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Henry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Henry controls from within his opponent's guard.
John Henry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henry is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henry chips away with some ground and pound.
Henry controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Henry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones is in trouble now - Henry has advanced to mount!
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Henry dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones can't escape the position.
Henry content just to control the position here.
Henry lands with some strikes.
Henry raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Henry controlling his opponent.
Henry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Henry punishing his opponent with strikes.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Craig Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Henry!
A very excited looking John Henry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mewes throws a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Mewes.
Mewes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mewes misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Mewes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mewes.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mewes avoids it really well and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mewes swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Mewes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mewes pinned against the cage. Mewes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Jones backs off Mewes throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Mewes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones misses with the combination.
A big right from Jones misses. #TD#
Mewes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Mewes is keeping the position.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Mewes blocks nicely.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Mewes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mewes's guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mewes keeps moving.
Mewes pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Mewes wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Mewes is keeping the position.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Mewes is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Mewes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mewes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Mewes has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Mewes lands some shots froms side control.
Mewes cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Jones connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Mewes wants to take a breather but Jones manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mewes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mewes looking to pass the guard.
Mewes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mewes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mewes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mewes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mewes with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mewes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mewes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jason Mewes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Mewes. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
A combination from Mewes does no damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mewes!
Jones has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Mewes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mewes scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #BC2#
Mewes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Mewes moves out of range easily.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mewes tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mewes to the ground. Mewes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mewes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craig Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Mewes.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mewes as he jumps to the side.
Mewes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD2#
Mewes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Mewes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mewes landing some decent shots from guard.
Mewes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jason Mewes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mewes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mewes distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mewes won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Mewes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mewes postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. #SUB#
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mewes stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mewes!
Mewes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Mewes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mewes wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mewes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mewes remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mewes trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Mewes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mewes trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to bench press Mewes off him but Mewes keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mewes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mewes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones avoids the head kick by Mewes.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mewes as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Mewes misses.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mewes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Mewes shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mewes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Mewes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mewes.
Mewes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mewes pulls his head out easily.
Mewes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mewes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mewes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Mewes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mewes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mewes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mewes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mewes wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mewes blocks a head kick by Jones.
Mewes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mewes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Jones clinches up with Mewes and pushes him back against the cage.
Mewes stalling in the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Jones jumps guard.
Mewes is stalling in the full guard.
Mewes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Mewes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mewes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mewes stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mewes throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mewes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Mewes moves out of range easily.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mewes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Craig Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jason Mewes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Mewes counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Mewes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mewes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mewes!
Jason Mewes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Freire.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Freire on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Freire told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Freire is looking for a sweep.
Jones trying to control the position but Freire is working away.
Freire sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is trying to control. Freire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freire moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Freire's legs - danger averted.
Freire working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
Freire is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Jones 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.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Freire some visible discomfort.
Freire is trying to get back to half guard.
Freire defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Freire is defending well.
Freire looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Freire is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Jones landing punches. #T3#
Jones unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Freire is rocked!
Freire takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jones's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Jones!
Craig Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UGD 33:Lord Vs Crespo
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Murdock tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murdock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murdock sprawls well. Murdock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Jones.
Jones goes for a double leg but Murdock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murdock continues to drive forward.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murdock tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murdock to the ground. Murdock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Craig Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots and misses
and Murdock counters with a leg kick.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones looks winded!#T1#
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock scores with a three punch combo!
Jones shoots and misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murdock connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Murdock sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Murdock.#T2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murdock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Murdock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murdock is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Murdock circles away and we're back to standing.
Murdock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Murdock gets in close and tags Jones with a short punch that almost sends Jones to the mat! Oh Jones is in big trouble! He turns his back on Murdock, trying to create some distance but Murdock rushes him, striking wildly and Jones goes down! The referee tackles Murdock into the cage to end the fight! Murdock is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Murdock!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Murdock thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Mewes blocks a head kick by Jones.
Mewes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones throws a head kick but Mewes moves out of range.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Mewes moves out of range easily.
Mewes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Mewes counter with a right hand.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a head kick but Mewes moves out of range.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Mewes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mewes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Mewes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Mewes moves out of range easily.
Jones is looking to clinch but Mewes is avoiding it.
Crunch! Mewes slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Mewes swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Mewes moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craig Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mewes.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Mewes moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Mewes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Mewes circles away.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Mewes avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mewes at a distance.
#CL2#
Mewes moves into the clinch.#T2#
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Mewes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Craig Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mewes.
Mewes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Mewes closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Mewes pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Mewes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mewes from controlling successfully.
Mewes preventing the sweep. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Mewes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking to control.
Mewes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mewes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mewes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mewes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mewes 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones lands a head kick!
#T4##TD2#
Mewes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mewes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mewes looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones works over Mewes with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones won't allow Mewes to sweep him here.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mewes's guard.
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. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Mewes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mewes is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mewes is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mewes's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mewes tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Mewes counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Jones down! Mewes is looking to finish but Jones is intelligently defending himself.
Mewes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mewes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Mewes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mewes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mewes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mewes 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.
Mewes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mewes blocks a head kick by Jones.
Mewes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Mewes throws a counter combo.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones wants to clinch up but Mewes keeps it at a distance.
Jason Mewes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mewes will feel that in the morning.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Mewes fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Mewes and move into the clinch.
Craig Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to bum rush Mewes with a series of wild strikes but Mewes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mewes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mewes.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Mewes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Mewes's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to clinch but Mewes is having none of it.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones leaves Mewes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mewes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mewes throws a counter combo.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Mewes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones throws a body punch but Mewes moves out of range. #T3#
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Mewes avoids the body shot from Jones.
Mewes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mewes throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Mewes wants to clinch.#TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into Mewes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mewes's head.
Jones trying to control but Mewes is working from the bottom.
Mewes wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones is working Mewes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Craig Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mewes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mewes controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Mewes keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mewes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mewes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Mewes pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones cracks Mewes with a solid left hand.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mewes's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mewes can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mewes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Mewes pulls guard.
Mewes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones pushes down on Mewes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones throwing shots but Mewes is blocking nicely.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mewes wants to get back to full guard.
Mewes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones. #T1#
Mewes tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Mewes pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mewes pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mewes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mewes defending well though.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mewes to regain full guard.
Mewes controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Mewes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mewes is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mewes is keeping the position for now.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mewes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Mewes 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.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mewes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mewes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mewes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mewes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mewes controls the action.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mewes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mewes tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Mewes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Mewes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mewes regains guard.
#ES2#
Mewes kicks Jones off and gets to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mewes stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mewes shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones throws a head kick but Mewes moves out of range.
Mewes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mewes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mewes scores with a nice right hand.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mewes shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mewes stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
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 Craig Jones.
Well Jones 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Jones!
A relieved looking Craig Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jason Mewes spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm young and I'll be back, better and more awesome!'.
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Event:
Death Squad 346:Todd v Duffy
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones lands a head kick. Hughes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones is pushing Hughes up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hughes digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Hughes as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hughes throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Jones.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hughes stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Craig Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
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!
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Jones tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Jones.
Hughes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Jones.
#TD2#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hughes 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. #T3#
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Hughes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Hughes's brow. #SUB#
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hughes 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.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hughes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Hughes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hughes celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Hughes!
Matt Hughes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EVO 255: Shillings vs Hardman
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a leg kick.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Yuudai saw it coming and moves away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Yuudai tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yuudai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuudai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yuudai scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yuudai pushes Jones away with a front kick.#TD2#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuudai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones advances to half guard. #T1#
Yuudai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yuudai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Yuudai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuudai manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Yuudai's guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuudai has wrist control.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuudai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Yuudai keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones is fighting to break Yuudai's control of his arms but Yuudai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yuudai pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Yuudai'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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yuudai pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yuudai lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuudai. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Yuudai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yuudai scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Yuudai connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Yuudai blocks the low kick.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yuudai.
Yuudai delivers a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Yuudai - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yuudai throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Yuudai misses with a knee strike.
Jones tries to work over Yuudai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuudai digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuudai.
Yuudai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones throws out a loose jab but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Yuudai.
Jones moves to clinch but Yuudai breaks away
and Yuudai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones goes for a double leg but Yuudai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yuudai continues to drive forward.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai throws a head kick that misses.
Yuudai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.#CL#
Yuudai clinches with his opponent.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuudai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yuudai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yuudai smiles and moves away.
Takeshi Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Jones.
Yuudai scores with a spinning back kick!
Yuudai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Yuudai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones tries to clinch but Yuudai is having none of it.
It appears Yuudai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yuudai throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yuudai throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Takeshi Yuudai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuudai lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones blocks a jab.#T2#
Jones avoids the head kick by Yuudai.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Yuudai's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuudai pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Yuudai is working from the bottom.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yuudai holds on and takes a little breather.
Yuudai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Yuudai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Yuudai clinches.
Jones digs a right hand into Yuudai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuudai's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Yuudai.
Yuudai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Yuudai lands a body shot.
Jones tries a body shot but Yuudai blocks it.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yuudai prevents it.
Yuudai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yuudai lands a body shot.
Yuudai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Yuudai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuudai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuudai controls his hands.
Yuudai lands a right hand.
Yuudai scores with a hook to the body.
Yuudai lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuudai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Yuudai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yuudai tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuudai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi Yuudai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yuudai scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuudai lands with a right to the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuudai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones tries a body shot but Yuudai blocks it.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Yuudai misses with a wild body shot.
Yuudai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yuudai is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones thumps Yuudai with a low kick.
Yuudai misses with a wild body shot.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yuudai.
Yuudai avoids a kick to the body.
Yuudai connects with a crisp jab.
Yuudai scores with a body shot.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
A nice combination there by Yuudai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones shoots in but Yuudai avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Yuudai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yuudai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yuudai.
Takeshi Yuudai is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuudai misses with a body shot.
Yuudai scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tries to move into range but Yuudai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yuudai misses the jab.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yuudai counters with a two punch combo.
Yuudai misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuudai avoids the body shot from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Yuudai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yuudai thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yuudai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuudai moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Yuudai sees coming a mile off.
Yuudai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuudai swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Yuudai throws an overhand right that drops Jones like a sack of potatoes! Yuudai dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Yuudai!
Our winner, Takeshi Yuudai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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UPF 51: Unnamed
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanders has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanders doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Sanders counters with a nice body shot.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones has been working on his balance at Death Valley Training Facility, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sanders.
Sanders lands with a cross.
Sanders throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones works Sanders's body with a nice hook.
Craig Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanders, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Jones has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanders. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanders lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Sanders misses. #T2#
Sanders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanders blocks it.
Jones tries to clinch there but Sanders circles away.
Jones moves out of range as Sanders strikes.
Good work by Sanders as he checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Sanders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanders throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones cracks Sanders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Sanders connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Sanders throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Sanders takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones misses with a low kick as Sanders jumps back.
Bruce Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanders is out of range.
A jab lands there for Sanders.
Sanders checks the leg kick.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders. #CL#
Jones clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Jones manages to pull guard.
Sanders is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Sanders would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones 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.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Craig Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders slips under a jab.#TD#
Sanders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Sanders scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sanders throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to clinch
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanders counters with a straight right hand.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruce Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanders throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanders misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones is looking to wear down Sanders with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Sanders lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That kick from Jones tenderised Sanders's leg. Sanders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Sanders prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanders avoids it.
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Sanders turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
Sanders throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanders blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Sanders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Sanders unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range. #T4#
Jones throws a push kick but Sanders slaps the foot to one side.
Jones avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Sanders's leg but Sanders calmly moves out of range.
Sanders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.
Sanders takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Sanders counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Sanders.
Jones throws a leg kick but Sanders moved away.#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Sanders bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Sanders misses its intended target.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones slips a jab from Sanders.
Sanders checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanders misses the jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones looks for the body kick but Sanders saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body kick.#T1#
Nice body punch from Sanders.
Good work by Sanders as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanders misses with a straight left.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
Sanders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Sanders misses with a kick to the body.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sanders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanders sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Sanders's knee but Sanders avoids it well.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Sanders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanders throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders misses with a few strikes there.
Sanders blocks a head kick by Jones.
Sanders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanders's waist but Sanders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones tries to work over Sanders's front leg with a kick but Sanders checks it. #T3#
Nice body punch from Sanders.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanders doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanders finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanders's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones tries to clinch up but Sanders circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Sanders back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Sanders.
#T4#
Sanders blocks a body shot from Jones.
Sanders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Sanders scores with a hook to the body.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Sanders lands a left hand.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craig Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Sanders stands up from Jones's guard - Sanders perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanders has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce Sanders!
An out of breath Bruce Sanders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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