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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Jones tries to sprawl but Tambua drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tambua seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Timeotai Tambua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Kane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kane sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Kane 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.
Kane has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kane pulls guard successfully.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Jones stands up and waves to Kane to follow him. #TD2#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Kane is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Kane's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up. #ES#
Kane pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Kane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Kane pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kane blocks a head kick by Jones.
A good leg kick by Jones. #CL2#
Jones rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kane has one foot on Jones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Kane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kane manages to pull guard.
Kane has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones won't allow Kane to get back to his feet. #T3##ES#
Kane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Kane gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kane.
Jones looks winded!
Kane blocks a head kick by Jones.
#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kane decides to pull guard. #ES#
Kane is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jones presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kane decides to pull guard. #T4#
Kane is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Kane is looking to escape.#SUB#
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Kane jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Kane wriggles free and stands up.
Jones throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.#TD#
Kane pulls guard successfully.
Jones won't allow Kane to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#ES#
Kane uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Kane backing up. Kane nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones is controlling Kane's posture.#ES2#
Jones pushes Kane off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Kane is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kane tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Kane drops back down to his feet.
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.
Kane tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch. #T3#
Kane is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Kane tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Jones looking to control.
Kane throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Kane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kane tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Ignacio Kane has been cut.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Kane backing up. Kane nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Kane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Kane's belly button to the back.
Kane blocks a head kick by Jones.
#CL2#
Jones pushes Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Jones tightens his grip and picks Kane up, before dumping him to the ground. Kane manages to land in guard. #ES#
Kane uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Kane's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Kane.
Kane tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Kane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Kane is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kane to the mat. Kane regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Kane uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kane counters with a right hand to the body.
Kane blocks a head kick by Jones.
A counter left hand to the body from Kane misses its target.#T1#
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kane sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Kane avoids it this time.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
Jones cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
Jones misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Kane jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Kane drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Kane is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kane to the mat. Kane regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Kane has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kane has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.#T4##CL2#
Jones rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Kane pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
Jon Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Jones moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Dixon shoots in.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
#TD2#
Jones gets control of Dixon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dixon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Jones wants to stand but Dixon is controlling the position.
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Dixon has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Dixon stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dixon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dixon tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position. #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! #SU2#
Jones decides to stand back up. #T3#
Jones throws a front kick that sends Dixon stumbling back into the cage.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dixon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Dixon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Dixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dixon tries to avoid it. #T4#
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Jones pulls guard. #ES2#
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Jones. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones scores with a head kick. Dixon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Dixon. #TD2#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Dixon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones scores with the left hand. Dixon knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Jones rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dixon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Dixon is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Dixon misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
Dixon is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones stops Dixon from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dixon wants to clinch.
Dixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darwin Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dixon sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dixon misses with a body kick.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Dixon shakes him off and moves away.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dixon.#T4#
Dixon scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Dixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Dixon not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darwin Dixon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dixon moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Dixon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dixon enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dixon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dixon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dixon'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.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Dixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
Jon Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Raymond. Raymond gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones catches Raymond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raymond pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raymond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Raymond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Raymond persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones feints and then cracks Raymond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raymond down.
Raymond shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Raymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD#
Raymond decides to pull guard.
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #ES#
Raymond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Jones 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#
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raymond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Raymond wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Raymond being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Raymond 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##T3##SUB#
Raymond wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones trying to control but Raymond postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Raymond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones trying to control but Raymond postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Raymond is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Raymond 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.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Raymond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raymond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Raymond is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Raymond darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Raymond into the cage.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Raymond shakes him off and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Raymond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Raymond shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raymond's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Raymond on his heels. He'll look to pass Raymond's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Raymond manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raymond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones tries to clinch but Raymond is having none of it.
Raymond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raymond takes a step back to recover.
Raymond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Jones has Raymond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raymond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Raymond jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Raymond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Raymond!#REVR#
Raymond won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to control but Raymond passes into half guard.
Raymond scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Jones tries to get to full guard but Raymond has control of the leg.
Jones controlling the position well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom but Raymond passes into side control!
Jones tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jones wants to hold on but Raymond pushes him away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Raymond isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Raymond moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
#SUB#
Raymond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Raymond dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Raymond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raymond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Raymond stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Raymond scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Howard Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Raymond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raymond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raymond is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Raymond has a takedown stuffed.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Raymond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Raymond throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones is looking to clinch but Raymond is avoiding it.
Raymond tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Raymond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raymond is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Raymond circles away and we're back to standing.
Raymond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Howard Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.#T3#
Jab by Jones.
Jones blocks a head kick by Raymond.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raymond defends it well.#TD2#
Raymond tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raymond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!#SUB#
Raymond patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Raymond lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
Raymond is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jones is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Raymond has locked on a rear naked choke here! Jones is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Howard Raymond!
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