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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
French lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
French is looking to clinch.
Jones shoots and misses #CL#
and French counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by French.
French lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
French wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
French wants to break free but Jones has control.
French is trying to break free.
French has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has French pressed against the cage, preventing French from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
French is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
French wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
French has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
French really is a fat lump.#T1#
French is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
French is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
French prevents the takedown attempt.
French fails to pull guard.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carlos French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jones.
French wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. French gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
French breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
French has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
French wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of French backwards. #TD#
French pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
French wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
French knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
French keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
French slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones postures up in French's guard and throws a big left but French blocks it. #T3#
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on French, up you get!
French fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by French, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as French shoots in.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Jones shoots in but French avoids the takedown attempt easily.
French thinks about countering with a head kick.
French misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but French sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
French looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but French pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos French dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
French misses with a hook.
French throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
French kicks off Jones and gets to his feet. #CL#
French rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
French is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
French breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from French lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones is breathing heavily.
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!#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite French's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. French is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but French won't allow it.
French is looking to improve his position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
French is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #T2#
French tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
French is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. French defending well though.
Jones not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by French or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad. #T3#
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but French circles away.
French looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
French scores with a jab.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with French.
French wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries to pull guard but French holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Carlos French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jones.#TD#
French successfully pulls guard.
French keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES#
French has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but French sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
French moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos French dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but French sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
French doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
French defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.#CL#
French has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
#BC#
French breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as French shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
French drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones! #REVB#
Jones throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and French works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Jones wants to take a breather but French is having none of it.
French might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones is looking to stall here but French recovers full guard.
Jones stands and throws French's legs to the side, diving into side control.
French is looking for a sweep.#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.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. French controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
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!
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. French controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, French rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by French!
Jones looking to control but French passes into half guard.
#T3#
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is pressing down on French's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
French is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
French has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
French utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
French looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
French has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Nick Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos French is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones has gone for a leg lock! French slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos French showed his dominance in that final round.
Well French 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos French!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hill closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones controlling Hill's posture.
Hill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hill stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hill pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily#TD#
and Hill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hill. #T1##SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to control.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position but Hill postures up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hill chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Hill stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hill leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward.
Eli Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jones.
Jones looks winded!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Hill sprawls well.
Hill is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3##CL#
Hill instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hill has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hill pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Hill dives into Jones's guard.#SUB#
Hill drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Hill off! Hill jumps back into Jones's guard.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill 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. #SUB#
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4##SU#
Hill decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. #TD2#
Hill gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Hill manages to retain guard.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
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!
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Hill dominated that round.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Jones rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Hill has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eli Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Hill gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hill regains guard immediately.
Jones postures up.
#T1#
Hill keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hill wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Hill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jones wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
#T2#
Jones is trying to stand back up but Hill is controlling him
Hill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES2#
Jones pushes Hill off and gets back to his feet.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Hill darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill misses with a hook.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hill but Hill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Hill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones is wriggling around but Hill manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Hill.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Hill wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. #T4#
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Jones is working an open guard so Hill takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hill slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eli Hill will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hill takes the fight into the clinch.
Hill has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Hill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Hill decides to pull guard.
Hill is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hill trying to control the position here.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hill keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Eli Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones pulls Hill in close to his closed guard and prevents Hill from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hill is controlling him.
Jones controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones looking to control.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones has control of Hill's left arm, preventing Hill from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hill sprawls well. Hill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Eli Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jones.#TD#
Hill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hill passes into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Nick Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eli Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hill 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Hill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Keller up against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keller smiles and moves away.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Keller counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Willian Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Keller counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Jones rushes Keller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Keller has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Keller breaks from the clinch.
Keller slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries for a takedown but Keller circles away easily#TD#
and Keller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Keller working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Jones wants to control but Keller postures up.#SUB#
Keller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones tries to buck Keller off but Keller is having none of it.#SUB#
Keller has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Keller yanks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Keller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willian Keller!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 709 Round 2
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Heughan has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heughan keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heughan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heughan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones jumps guard but Heughan stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heughan lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Jones has been cut.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heughan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heughan. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Heughan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heughan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones is trying to drag Heughan to the mat but Heughan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Heughan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heughan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Nick Jones's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Heughan. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heughan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Heughan lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Heughan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heughan lands an elbow inside.
Heughan has Jones pressed against the cage. He pushes Jones back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Heughan throws a beautiful elbow that sends Jones crashing to the floor! Heughan piles on the pressure with more strikes! Jones is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Heughan!
After the fight, Sam Heughan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 709 Round 1
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Rose misses with a body kick.#CL#
Rose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rose trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Rose stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rose defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily.
Rose sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rose wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Rose wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rose or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Rose gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is in close to Rose's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rose looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position. #T4#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rose wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jones trying to control from Rose's half guard. Rose has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rose has a takedown stuffed.
Rose fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Jones scores with a takedown into Rose's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rose trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Rose throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones stands and throws Rose's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rose trying his best to control but Jones has mounted him.
Rose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rose tries to get out of the position.
Nick Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Jones avoids the attempt from Rose to control.
Rose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones prevents Rose from getting the reversal.
Rose is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rose is now in Jones's guard. A big mistake from Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T3#
Rose wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rose's guard.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rose has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones is thwarting Rose's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Rose looking for submissions off his back.
Rose wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rose shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Rose pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rose fails to land the takedown.
Lightningon Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lightningon Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB2#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Rose is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rose wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Rose is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rose trying to control from the bottom.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Jones thows a huge punch but Rose dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rose shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3##TD2#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rose's guard.
Jones won't allow Rose to sweep him here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rose 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.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Rose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Lightningon Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Rose gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rose wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lightningon Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Skip Squint scores the fight for Nick Jones!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Nick Jones!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Nick Jones!
Nick Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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