Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 438: Hackett v Trounvouche
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Araujo misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Araujo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Araujo drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Araujo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Araujo's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVR##SUB2#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones tries to stand but Araujo is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones tries to stand and escape but Araujo is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to stand but Araujo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Araujo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jones escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jones!
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Araujo down.
Jones taking a breather here. #T2#
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Jones decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Araujo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the ropes.
Araujo is working Jones over against the ropes.
Jones taking a breather.
Araujo blocking some punches. #TD2#
Araujo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily. #T3#
Araujo has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Araujo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones won't allow Araujo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Jones prevents Araujo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Araujo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Araujo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Araujo 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 Jones!
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Araujo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo. #SUB2#
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Araujo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Araujo thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#T3#
Araujo throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Araujo moves nicely into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Araujo tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Jones.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Araujo shoots in and bounces Jones off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Araujo is controlling him.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones wanted to stand there but Araujo had control of the position. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Araujo 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 wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Araujo has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Araujo's guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to control. #SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Jones in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Araujo tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jones wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well. #SU#
Jones decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Araujo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Araujo prevents Jones from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiago Araujo.
I think Araujo 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Araujo!

Event: CFC 435B: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IsMore.
Nice uppercut lands for IsMore. That snapped Jones's head back.
IsMore misses with a jab to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! IsMore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and IsMore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. IsMore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
IsMore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before IsMore has time to react.
Jones is looking to clinch but IsMore is avoiding it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
IsMore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fight stays on the outside here - IsMore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IsMore scores with a body shot.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
IsMore misses the body punch
and IsMore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by IsMore.
Jones pushes IsMore away with a front kick.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones missing with a left hand there. IsMore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but IsMore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
IsMore misses with a straight left.
IsMore looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones cracks IsMore with an open hand slap.
IsMore checks a leg kick nicely.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses IsMore's front leg but catches the back leg as IsMore tries to avoid it.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsMore scores with a nice strike.
IsMore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from IsMore. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
IsMore slips under a jab from Jones.
IsMore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for More IsMore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts IsMore, as that shot connected.
IsMore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones takes a swing at IsMore's ribcage but misses.
IsMore missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones avoids the body shot from IsMore.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. IsMore should have avoided that one.
IsMore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
IsMore shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
IsMore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
IsMore checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a jab.#T3#
Jones tests IsMore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
IsMore throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Jones.
IsMore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
IsMore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
IsMore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.#TD#
IsMore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
IsMore throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, IsMore asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from IsMore crashes against the mat.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to kick IsMore off but IsMore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
IsMore thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
IsMore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones has hold of IsMore's hands but IsMore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but IsMore is very close to passing his half guard.
IsMore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones has hold of IsMore's hands but IsMore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
IsMore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from IsMore.
As IsMore backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but IsMore manages to avoid it all.
IsMore looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
IsMore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from IsMore misses.
Jones tests IsMore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
IsMore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
IsMore working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
IsMore working Jones over with strikes.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
IsMore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #T1##SU2#
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
IsMore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
IsMore checks a low kick from Jones.
IsMore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IsMore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IsMore.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - IsMore had a free shot at his head there.
IsMore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a leg kick but IsMore moved away.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
IsMore blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IsMore prevents a body shot from Jones.
IsMore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
IsMore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for IsMore.
IsMore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
IsMore tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but IsMore won't allow it. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from IsMore fails to land.
IsMore swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
IsMore lands a nice uppercut.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
IsMore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by IsMore.
IsMore takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
IsMore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but IsMore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
IsMore lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
IsMore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from IsMore with a body shot.
IsMore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for More IsMore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes IsMore back into the cage.#T4#
IsMore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
IsMore shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing IsMore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones looks to land a combination but IsMore avoids it well.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as IsMore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
IsMore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
IsMore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from IsMore.
IsMore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
IsMore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
IsMore shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - IsMore had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. IsMore doesn't seem phased though.
IsMore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. IsMore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. IsMore takes a step back to recover.
IsMore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! IsMore scrambles back to his feet.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by IsMore.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but IsMore is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore.
IsMore has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for More IsMore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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. #T1#
Jones misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at IsMore's knee but IsMore avoids it well.
IsMore changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
IsMore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
IsMore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
More IsMore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but IsMore is proving a slippery customer.
IsMore lands a couple of digs.
IsMore postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. #T2#
IsMore is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones controls IsMore momentarily but IsMore frees himself.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones trying to control the position.
IsMore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
IsMore sitting in guard, not really doing much.
IsMore looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
IsMore tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore manages to avoid it.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones with a hook.
IsMore avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
IsMore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
IsMore wants to get back to full guard.
IsMore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones wants to stand up but IsMore is controlling the position.
IsMore gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by IsMore.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
IsMore tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from IsMore.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones feints and then cracks IsMore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow IsMore down.
IsMore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from IsMore misses.
IsMore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
IsMore throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones slips a jab from IsMore.
IsMore throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
IsMore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones dips to his left and cracks IsMore with an uppercut!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones avoids the body shot from IsMore.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IsMore.
IsMore backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
IsMore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
IsMore connects with a crisp jab.
IsMore shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
IsMore shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot.
IsMore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Jones misses with a body kick.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. IsMore should have avoided that one.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from IsMore.
IsMore staying out of range there.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
IsMore 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.
IsMore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
IsMore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.#T3#
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as IsMore controls the pace.
IsMore throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore with a flurry of punches that miss.
IsMore lands a couple of digs.
IsMore lands a couple of elbows.
IsMore throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
IsMore distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
IsMore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. IsMore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
IsMore wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for IsMore there!
IsMore is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore manages to avoid it.
IsMore connects with a jab.
IsMore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles IsMore's knee momentarily.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but IsMore checks it well.
The fighters circling - IsMore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 IsMore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from IsMore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
IsMore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
IsMore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from IsMore misses.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. IsMore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
IsMore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
IsMore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
IsMore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
IsMore punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones tries to clinch but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore has his takedown stuffed
and IsMore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from IsMore.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IsMore checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
IsMore lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
IsMore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
IsMore swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.#TD#
IsMore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but IsMore has mounted him!
IsMore is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
IsMore lands with some strikes.
Jones tries to reverse the position but IsMore maintains control.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
IsMore postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
IsMore dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
IsMore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More IsMore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
IsMore raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can IsMore finish him?
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
IsMore with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Jones tries to hold on but IsMore postures up.
IsMore with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
IsMore unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jones wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! IsMore celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). More IsMore!
More IsMore is the new heavyweight champion!
More IsMore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 837 Duranto vs. Krison IV
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Canada moved out of range nicely.
Canada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canada thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Canada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Jones tenderised Canada's leg. Canada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canada takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Canada has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Canada lands a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Canada does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones moves away from the strike by Canada.
Canada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Canada's ribs.
Canada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada walks into a jab.
Canada wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.#T1##CL#
Canada moves into the clinch.
Canada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones wants to break free but Canada has control.
Canada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.#BC#
Canada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canada.
Canada throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Canada misses with a wild combination.
Canada misses with the combination.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Canada explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Canada.
Canada scores with a hook.
Canada is looking to clinch. #T2#
Canada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Canada.#CL#
Canada gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Canada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Canada throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones cracks Canada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Jones.
Canada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canada appears to be looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canada's hands.
Canada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Canada.
Canada tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Canada should have avoided that one.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Canada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canada throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Canada with an uppercut!
Canada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Canada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canada. Canada obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Canada half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Canada's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Canada feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Canada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick that Canada semi-blocks.
Jones connects with a right hand. Canada shakes it off.
Canada moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Canada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Canada tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Canada's corner calls for a 1-2. Canada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Canada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canada lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Canada throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Canada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Canada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Canada preventing the sweep.
Canada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canada throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canada's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Canada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canada wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T2#
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canada postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Canada slips an elbow through the middle.
Canada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canada wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.#T3#
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones has Canada pulled in close to control his posture.
Canada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canada throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canada's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Canada's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Canada 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 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Canada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beau Canada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canada trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Canada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Canada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Canada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Canada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Canada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones wants to control from the top but Canada keeps moving.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Canada holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Canada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control but Canada is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones wants to stand but Canada is controlling his posture from full guard.
Canada tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.#T3#
Canada scores with a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Canada misses its intended target.
Jones avoids the head kick by Canada.
Beau Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Canada.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Canada is out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Canada moves out of range.
Canada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Canada slips the punch.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Jones.
Canada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canada scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canada with the inside leg kick.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Canada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canada misses with a double jab.
Canada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canada keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.

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 Beau Canada.
I think Canada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beau Canada!

Event: SYN 831 Whymer vs. Po
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Martynov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Martynov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones wants to break free but Martynov has control.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike.
Martynov lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Jones cracks Martynov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Martynov clinches with his opponent.
Martynov keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones tries a body shot but Martynov blocks it.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martynov.
Martynov blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Martynov misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Jones counters with a flying knee that drops Martynov! #ROC#Martynov is rocked!
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!#ES2#
Martynov pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Martynov misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martynov throws out the jab.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Martynov connects with a jab.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martynov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martynov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#CL2#
Martynov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Martynov misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov misses with a double jab #KD#
and Jones counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Martynov down! Jones is looking to finish but Martynov is intelligently defending himself.
Martynov is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Martynov 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.
Jones stops Martynov from getting back to his feet.
Martynov is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
Martynov seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
Martynov throws Jones to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Martynov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Martynov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martynov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martynov dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martynov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martynov tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Martynov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Martynov cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martynov thinking.
Martynov moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Martynov to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 822 Whymer vs. DeSilva
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Jones rushes Duif and presses him up against the cage.
Duif misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut.#TD2#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duif stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Duif postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Duif continues to stall.#T1#
Duif advances to half guard.
Jones is controlling Duif's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duif's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duif's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Duif is keeping busy.
Jones throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T2##SUB2#
Jones looking to break Duif's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Duif remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Duif is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #CL#
Duif takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Duif lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duif walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Duif drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duif is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Duif has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Good body shot from Duif.
Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.#T3#
Jones is trying to pull guard but Duif turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duif smiles and moves away.
Fernand Duif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.
Duif throws a head kick that misses.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duif feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Duif's defenses.
Duif tries a head kick but it misses.
Duif lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Duif moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernand Duif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones blocks a head kick by Duif.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Duif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Duif misses its intended target. #T4#
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duif.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duif slips a jab from Jones.
Duif is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a hook but Duif blocks it.
Jones throws a right hand that Duif ducks under and follows up with a left that Duif also avoids with ease.
A head kick from Duif lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Duif tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duif manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duif tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Duif sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Duif has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Duif forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Duif as the two fighters clinch.
Jones looks winded!
A hook to the body from Duif.
Duif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Duif cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Duif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Duif has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duif is trying to stall.
Duif leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duif just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Duif keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duif prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jones. #TD2#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Duif to the mat.
Duif is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jones is trying to keep Duif in close.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duif haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Duif stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Duif'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Duif fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Duif shows good takedown defense.
Fernand Duif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.#KD#
Duif sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Duif is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Fernand Duif is winning the standup battle so far.
Duif takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Duif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Duif counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones avoids the head kick by Duif.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duif looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duif stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Duif sprawls well.
Jones dives in and grabs Duif's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duif pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Duif tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A head kick misses from Duif.
Jones throws out a counter right but Duif avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duif on the side of the head.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Duif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Duif moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duif misses with some punches.
Duif digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones jumps guard but Duif stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Duif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Duif won't allow it.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Duif.
Duif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones prevents a body shot from Duif. #T4#
Duif lands a left hand.
Duif lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Duif finish him?
Duif digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duif lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Duif on the inside.
Duif blocks an uppercut.
Duif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duif just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duif struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Duif lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Duif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duif is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duif misses with some punches.
Duif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fernand Duif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fernand Duif dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fernand Duif's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Duif lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Jones head around and knocks him out cold! Duif hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernand Duif!
Fernand Duif decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 807 Kurosaki vs. Golovkin
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Koniu slips a straight right by Jones.
Koniu misses with a low kick.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koniu.
Koniu just misses with a punch to the body.
Koniu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koniu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Koniu lands a head shot.
Koniu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koniu.
Koniu wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Koniu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koniu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koniu moves away.
Koniu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Koniu staying out of range there.#CL2#
Koniu closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Koniu.
Koniu can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Koniu is trying to stall.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Koniu swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Jones pulls guard.
Koniu wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones is pulling down on Koniu's head. It's preventing any offense from Koniu, at least for the moment.#SU2#
Koniu stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Koniu blocks it.
Koniu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a head kick. Koniu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Nice jab there from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koniu just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Koniu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koniu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.#TD#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koniu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koniu is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koniu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him. #ES2#
Koniu pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones sizes up Koniu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones misses with a looping left.#T4#
Koniu misses with a kick to the body.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Koniu. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Koniu throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
Koniu moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koniu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koniu tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Koniu's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koniu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Koniu sprawls well.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koniu misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koniu throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Koniu manages to avoid it.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones sets himself, and Koniu steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Koniu throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koniu throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Japa Koniu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Koniu misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Koniu backing up. Koniu nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab by Jones.
Koniu tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koniu lands a lovely overhand right.
Koniu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koniu.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koniu can do to turn this around?
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bubba Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a leg kick but Koniu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Koniu avoids it easily.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koniu avoids a kick to the body.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Koniu slips the punch.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Koniu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koniu.
Koniu wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Koniu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koniu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Koniu. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Konius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koniu wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Koniu punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koniu misses with a leg kick.
Koniu misses with a looping right.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Koniu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koniu tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koniu moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones moves away from the strike by Koniu.
Koniu throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koniu misses with a head kick.
Jones connects with the punch.#T2#
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koniu is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Koniu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koniu defends it nicely.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Koniu wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Koniu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Japa Koniu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a jab.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Koniu against the cage.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Koniu trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koniu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Koniu wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koniu is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Koniu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Koniu moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones lands a head shot.
Koniu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Koniu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koniu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones misses with a looping right.#T4#
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Koniu is just out of range.
Koniu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a straight right. Koniu didn't see that one coming.
Koniu tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Koniu missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones with a jab.
Koniu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Koniu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koniu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Koniu moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koniu's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Japa Koniu'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#
Koniu lands a two punch combo.
Koniu misses the jab.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Koniu blocks a jab.
Koniu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koniu throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koniu. That did some damage!#TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Koniu is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jones wants to control but Koniu is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Koniu is defending well. #T1#
Koniu tries to escape but Jones is in control.
Koniu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koniu keeps working.
Koniu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Koniu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones prevents Koniu from escaping the position.
Koniu is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Koniu pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koniu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koniu trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
Koniu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koniu keeps working.
Koniu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koniu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Koniu avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Jones tenderised Koniu's leg. Koniu is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Koniu moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koniu trying to land knees to the body.
Koniu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones cracks Koniu with a nice body shot.#TD#
Jones gets control of Koniu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koniu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Koniu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Koniu moves away and avoids it.#T4##CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koniu, pushing him back against the cage.
Koniu misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones blocks a body shot from Koniu.
Koniu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones jumps guard but Koniu stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Jones.
Koniu throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Koniu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Jones misses.
Koniu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones works Koniu's body with a nice hook.
Japa Koniu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Jones catches Koniu right on the button with a cross.
Koniu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 797 Warror vs. Navarro 2
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Branca avoids it.
Branca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Branca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Branca avoids it.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones thumps Branca with a low kick.
Jones with a hook.
Branca throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick but Branca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Branca's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Branca saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones thumps Branca with a low kick.
Jones lands with a right hand. #T1#
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Branca throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Branca lands a nice looking body kick.
Branca defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Branca is out of range.
Branca thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca slips a jab from Jones.
Branca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Branca counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Branca counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones looks winded!
Branca misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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 throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Branca is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Branca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Branca takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Branca moved away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Branca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Branca.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Branca moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Branca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Branca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Branca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones throws a leg kick but Branca moved away.#T3#
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 Branca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Branca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Branca half committed to a counter leg kick.
Branca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branca is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Branca is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca is looking to land body kicks.
Jones digs a good body shot into Branca's ribs.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Branca scores with a nice body kick.
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Branca blocks the leg kick.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Branca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Jones moves away from the strike by Branca.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Branca misses with a looping right.
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Branca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
As Jones backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branca can pounce on him.
Branca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Branca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
A jab from Branca misses.
Branca scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joao Cajo Branca will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Branca throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Branca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca's corner calls for a 1-2. Branca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Branca swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Branca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Branca makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Branca moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Branca cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Branca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Branca avoids a kick to the body.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones fails with the takedown.#T1#
Branca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Branca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Branca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Branca - that will leave a mark!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a leg kick but Branca checks it.
Branca is looking to land body kicks.
Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Branca blocks it well.
Branca takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branca tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Branca connects with a leg kick.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Branca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Branca is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Branca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Branca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Branca has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Branca.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Branca.
A nice left hand lands by Branca.
Branca digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Branca as the two fighters clinch.
Branca misses with a body punch.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Branca lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branca.
Branca presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branca lands with a left to the head.
Branca has Jones pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Branca.
Jones prevents a body shot from Branca.
Branca lands a body shot. #T3#
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Branca has him pressed against the cage.
Branca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joao Cajo Branca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branca taking a breather.
Branca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Branca.
Nice body punch from Branca.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Branca.
A short body shot lands from Branca as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Branca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Branca lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca. #T4#
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Branca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Branca misses with a body punch.
Branca trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Branca into the cage.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Branca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones blocks a body shot from Branca.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca lands a body punch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Branca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Branca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Branca lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Branca with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Branca staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branca 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.
Branca misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones goes for a double leg but Branca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Branca continues to drive forward.
Branca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Branca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones is looking to chop away at Branca's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Branca sees coming a mile off.
Branca thinks about countering with a body kick.
Branca throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branca checks a leg kick. #T1#
Branca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Branca misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target.
Branca tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branca checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a leg kick but Branca moved away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branca is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Branca.
Branca moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Branca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Branca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branca lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca checks the leg kick.
Branca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Branca scores with a jab to the head.
Branca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Branca's ribs.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Branca slips under a jab.
Branca misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Branca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Branca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca scores with a nice strike.
Branca scores with a nice head shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Branca.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Branca scores with a counter punch that sends Jones to the canvas! Branca smells blood - he's punishing Jones with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jones has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Cajo Branca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn Kerr vs Zulu
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tower is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Jones misses
letting Tower counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tower throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
As Tower backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Tower throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Tower scores with a nice head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Tower throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Tower drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tower lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Tower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones wants to slow Tower down by chopping away at his legs.
Tower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tower scores with a hook.
Tower fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Tower moved away.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Tower misses the jab.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tower.
Tower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tower throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones defending well as Tower loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Jones tenderised Tower's leg. Tower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tower.#T3#
Tower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Tower's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Tower.
Tower avoids a kick to the body.
Tower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Tower tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tower scores with a hook.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tower.
Tower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.#T4#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Tower that sends Jones to the canvas. Jones tries to scramble back to his feet but Tower brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tower off and has taken his back!
Tower breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tower.
Tower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tower's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tower is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tower checks a low kick from Jones.
Tower lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Tower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Tower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Tower takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Tower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower scores with a nice right hand.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Tower had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Jones misses with a body kick.
Tower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Tower tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Tower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Tower scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tower throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Tower moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Tower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tower avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Tower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tower working aggressively here.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tower lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Tower works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tower has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Tower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tower misses with a body punch.
Tower lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tower is trying to stall.
Tower blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Tower blocks it. #TD2#
Tower pulls guard.
Tower trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Tower is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tower wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Tower pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tower is trying to keep Jones in close.
Tower is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tower is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Tower with a nice cross.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Tower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a hook to the side of Tower's head but Tower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tower.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a low kick but Tower avoids it.
Good exchange - Tower coming out on top.
Jones takes one on the button.
Tower scores with a shot to the body.
Tower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Tower 's knee.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
Tower scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tower.
Tower connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Tower cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tower checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tower misses with a straight right.
Tower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tower is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab by Tower.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tower.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tower with a nice cross.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Jones misses #KD2#
and Tower counters with a right hand that sends Jones tumbling to the canvas! Can Tower finish him? He dives into Jones's guard looking to do just that!
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tower stops Jones from standing up.
Tower trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Tower pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Tower is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tower missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Tower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Tower throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iain Tower is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tower not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tower is continuing to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tower throws out the jab.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tower lands a jab to the head.
Tower connects with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones misses with a low kick as Tower jumps back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Tower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tower 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Tower!
Iain Tower seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn Gusmao vs Barbosa
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avisu Kona. That did some damage!
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Avisu Kona.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Avisu Kona doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away. #T1#
Jones misses with a straight right. #TD#
Avisu Kona looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Avisu Kona drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Avisu Kona wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Avisu Kona wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jones's closed guard. He's half up but Jones has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jones pivots and extends the arm, Avisu Kona falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jones! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Jones!
A very excited looking Bubba Jones 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.

Event: Syn Piano vs McNasty
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rain.
Rain scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Rain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the body from Rain misses
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Rain feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Rain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain blocks a leg kick.
Jones defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain throws a shot to the body.
Rain lands with a nice body kick.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Rain tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rain digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Heavy Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Jones is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rain moves out of range.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.#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!
Rain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Rain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rain misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Rain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rain scores with a jab.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Rain moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Rain fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body. #T3#
Rain throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rain cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Rain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Rain connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Rain walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Rain fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range. #T4#
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Rain in a clinch.
Rain blocking some punches. #TD#
Rain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rain pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones stands up over Rain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Rain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Rain looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heavy Rain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rain walks into a left hand.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Rain lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Rain.
A combination from Rain does no damage.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rain.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.#T1#
A good leg kick by Rain.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with the combination.
Rain works the jab nicely.
Jones looks to clinch
and Rain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rain moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Rain scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Rain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Jones misses.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rain scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Rain throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Jones misses the jab.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Heavy Rain is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Rain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rain with a jab.
Jones sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rain slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Rain.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rain.#T3#
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rain scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones staying out of range there.
Rain thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Rain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rain connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Rain had a free shot at his head there.
Rain scores with a jab.
Rain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain staying out of range there.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heavy Rain dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rain misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Rain slips a jab from Jones.
Rain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Rain.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Jones. #T1#
Rain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Rain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones takes one on the button.
Rain lands the left hand.
Rain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones checks a low kick from Rain.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Rain thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rain!
Jones dodges the punch combination from Rain.
Rain lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rain misses with a kick to the body.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Rain is wise to it.
Jones misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Rain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.#T3#
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rain dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick there by Rain.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rain swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rain.
Rain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain scores with a push kick.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Rain throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rain throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Rain lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Jones misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rain. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Rain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heavy Rain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heavy Rain!
In his post fight interview, Heavy Rain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 780 Maluga vs Piano
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1##CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rain tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Rain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Rain misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rain looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Rain misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones with a hook.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rain is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Rain throws a combination that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Rain is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Rain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain checks a low kick from Jones.
Rain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rain throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
Rain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rain moves out of range.
Rain takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Rain lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Rain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rain lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Rain avoids it.
Jones misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Rain.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
Rain misses with a kick to the body.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a low kick but Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain misses with a hook.
That kick from Jones tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones wants to slow Rain down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones avoids the head kick by Rain.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones lands a nice hook to Rain's body. Rain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rain slips a straight right by Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
Rain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Rain misses.
Rain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Bubba Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Some wild striking there from Rain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rain tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Rain works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Rain is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks a body shot from Rain. #BC2#
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Rain
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rain's head.#T2#
Rain moves out of range of the body kick.
Rain misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Rain.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Rain counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Rain misses
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Rain was not able to check. #CL#
Jones clinches. #BC2#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones cracks Rain with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rain moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Rain throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick there by Rain.
Rain misses with a wild combination.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Rain misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Rain misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Rain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Rain as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Jones gets a clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones lands with a straight right. Rain didn't see that one coming.
Rain looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones 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#
Rain misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rain connects with a jab.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a low kick but Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain avoids the head kick by Jones.
Rain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Rain blocking some punches.
Jones tries a body shot but Rain blocks it. #TD2#
Rain pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Jones stays in close to Rain's body and controls the position.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rain is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rain 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heavy Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rain looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily. #SUB2#
Rain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rain.
Rain is trying to improve his position.
Rain struggling a bit here.
Rain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Rain tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Rain is looking for a choke. Jones gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Jones manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SU#
Jones decides to stand up.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
Rain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heavy Rain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SYN 774 Zulu vs Maluga
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Gaetz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gaetz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Gaetz tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Gaetz misses the shot to the body.
Jones thows a body kick. Gaetz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaetz is just out of range.
Gaetz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jones blocks it well.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaetz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaetz looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Gaetz moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaetz manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Gaetz counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Gaetz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaetz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gaetz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaetz's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaetz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaetz avoids the body shot from Jones.
Gaetz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gaetz throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaetz.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gaetz.
Gaetz prevents a body shot from Jones.
Gaetz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to circle away but Gaetz has him pinned against the cage.
Gaetz has a couple of punches blocked by Jones. #T2#
Gaetz lands with a short shot to the head.
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 throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaetz.
Gaetz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Gaetz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gaetz! But no joy.
Jones throws a right hand that Gaetz ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaetz also avoids with ease.
Jones is looking to wear down Gaetz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Gaetz's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaetz tries to avoid it.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gaetz will feel that in the morning.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a low kick but Gaetz avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Gaetz throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Gaetz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Gaetz is out of range.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gaetz misses the jab.
Gaetz checks a low kick from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones cracks Gaetz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws a head kick but Gaetz moves out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Gaetz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gaetz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaetz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaetz, as that shot connected.
Gaetz takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Gaetz takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Gaetz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaetz cracks Jones with a good jab.
Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Gaetz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones cracks Gaetz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gaetz ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaetz can do to turn this around?
Gaetz swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
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 Gaetz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gaetz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Gaetz blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Gaetz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaetz looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaetz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Gaetz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaetz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones moves out of range as Gaetz strikes.
Gaetz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A low kick lands for Jones. #T1#
Gaetz throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Gaetz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Gaetz's head.
Bubba Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
A clash of legs there as Gaetz blocks the low kick.
Gaetz throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Gaetz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Gaetz moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Gaetz avoids it.
Jones avoids the body shot from Gaetz.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Gaetz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones swinging wildly here. #T2#
Gaetz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gaetz lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaetz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaetz misses the target.
Gaetz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Gaetz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Jones clinches up with Gaetz and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gaetz lands a body punch.
Gaetz lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Gaetz lands a right hand.
Gaetz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaetz avoids the damage to the body.
Gaetz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gaetz lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaetz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaetz has double underhooks.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaetz scores with a hook to the body.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaetz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaetz.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones scores with a hook.#T4#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Gaetz.
Gaetz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Gaetz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaetz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaetz throws a body kick that misses.
Jones motions for Gaetz to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a jab when Gaetz was well out of range.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Gaetz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gaetz checks a leg kick.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones tries to clinch up but Gaetz circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaetz checks a leg kick.
Gaetz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Link Gaetz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Gaetz is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Gaetz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gaetz prevents it.
Gaetz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaetz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gaetz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Link Gaetz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gaetz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones is trying to trip Gaetz. He has hold of a leg but Gaetz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Gaetz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaetz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Gaetz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaetz throws a big counter head kick but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Gaetz throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
A low kick lands for Gaetz.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaetz.
Gaetz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones thows a leg kick but Gaetz checks it
and Gaetz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaetz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gaetz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Gaetz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaetz misses with a hook.
Gaetz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaetz keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Gaetz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Gaetz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaetz misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaetz checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Gaetz down.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaetz's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaetz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaetz misses with a straight left. #T3#
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones thows a leg kick but Gaetz checks it
and Gaetz counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Gaetz to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Gaetz misses its intended target.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gaetz misses with a straight left.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaetz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaetz has a couple of punches blocked by Jones. #T4##BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gaetz tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gaetz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaetz blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Gaetz gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaetz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaetz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaetz lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaetz is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gaetz is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaetz.
Gaetz tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Link Gaetz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gaetz 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bubba Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 765
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Jones misses with a low kick.
Francis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Francis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Francis throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Francis saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Francis finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones staying out of range there.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Jones.
Francis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice combination there by Francis.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Francis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Francis checks a low kick from Jones.#T1#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Francis moves out of range easily.
Francis throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Francis moves his leg out of the way.
Francis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Francis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Francis misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Francis takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Francis.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Francis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Francis misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Francis.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Francis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Francis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Francis moved away.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis misses the jab.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Francis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
A shot to the body from Francis misses
and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones motions for Francis to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Francis ducks down to avoid it.
Francis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Francis moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Francis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Francis is out of range.
Francis takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Francis misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones sizes up Francis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Francis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Francis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Jones.
Francis checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Francis misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Francis. That snapped Jones's head back.
Francis throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Francis is able to avoid easily.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Francis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Francis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Francis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Francis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Francis moves into the clinch successfully.
Francis misses with the head strike. #BC#
Francis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Francis's head but Francis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Francis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Francis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Francis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis misses with the combination.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Francis is wise to it.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Francis throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Francis loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Jones. #T1#
Francis throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Francis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones slips a straight right by Francis.
Francis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Francis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Francis moves out of range.
Francis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Francis misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Francis looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Francis's front leg but catches the back leg as Francis tries to avoid it.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis blocks a jab.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones slips a straight right by Francis.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Francis throws a combination that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. #T3#
Francis lands with an overhand left.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Francis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Francis doesn't seem phased though.
Francis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones slips under a jab from Francis.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Francis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Francis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Francis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Francis slips the punch.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Francis with a body shot.#T4#
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Francis misses with a body shot
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Francis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Jones misses.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Jones blocks a jab.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Francis takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands the left hand.
Francis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Francis misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones slips under a jab from Francis.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Francis throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones lands a high kick!
Francis lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Francis misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a leg kick but Francis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Francis throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francis.#T1#
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Francis misses with a straight right.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Francis throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Francis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Francis misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones moves away from the strike by Francis.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Francis misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yohan Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Francis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Francis throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is looking to slow Francis down with leg kicks.
Francis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Francis counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francis on the side of the head.
Jones slips under a jab from Francis.
Francis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Francis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franciss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Francis throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Francis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.#T3#
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones cracks Francis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones cracks Francis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones misses with a hook. Francis ducked under it nicely.
Francis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones slips a straight right by Francis.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Francis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones feints and then cracks Francis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Francis down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Francis loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Francis.
A big right from Francis misses.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Francis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Francis off the cage and back into range.
Francis checks a leg kick.#KD#
Francis drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Francis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Francis misses with a hook.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Jones moves away from the strike by Francis.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Francis.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Francis. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones moves out of range as Francis strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Jones.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
A victorious Bubba Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'One Day.'.

Event: Syn Magufuli I V vs Cobb 2
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux blocks a leg kick.
Lemieux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
A big right from Jones misses.
Good work by Lemieux as he checks the leg kick.
Lemieux throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jab by Jones.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones throws a leg kick but Lemieux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lemieux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Lemieux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones misses the jab.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That kick from Jones tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Lemieux keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemieux is looking to counter punch.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Lemieux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones jabs at Lemieux's body.
Jones feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down. #T2#
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Lemieux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lemieux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemieux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones connects with the punch.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Lemieux throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemieux. That did some damage!
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#T3#
Lemieux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lemieux blocks it well.
Lemieux slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones with a hook.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Lemieux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.#T4#
Jones lands a nice hook to Lemieux's body. Lemieux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
Lemieux swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lemieux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Jones takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lemieux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Jones misses
enabling Lemieux to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Lemieux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Lemieux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Lemieux lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lemieux defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a leg kick but Lemieux moved away.#T2##KD#
Lemieux lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Lemieux stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Jab from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemieux is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Lemieux shuts the power down on Jones. Lights out, game over! Lemieux is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Syn 723
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leagatius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leagatius misses with an uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch but Leagatius is having none of it.
Leagatius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leagatius with a nice calf kick.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leagatius defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leagatius defends it nicely.
Jones connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Leagatius misses.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leagatius counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leagatius was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Leagatius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tests Leagatius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Leagatius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Leagatius's belly button to the back.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leagatius.
Jones slips under a jab from Leagatius.
Leagatius slips a jab from Jones.#T2#
Leagatius throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leagatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leagatius misses with a looping right.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leagatius slips a straight right by Jones.
Leagatius misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Leagatius sprawls well.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Brutus Leagatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.#T3#
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Leagatius is defending well.
Jones passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Leagatius is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leagatius wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar but Leagatius turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Leagatius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Leagatius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leagatius misses with a straight right.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leagatius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leagatius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leagatius under the eye.
Leagatius slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones feints a jab promting Leagatius to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leagatius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leagatius will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Leagatius.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Jones lunges at Leagatius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leagatius's hand.
Leagatius throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Leagatius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries for a takedown but Leagatius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Leagatius misses #CL2#
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Leagatius has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leagatius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leagatius scores with a decent looking hook.
Leagatius swinging wildly here. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leagatius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones checks a low kick from Leagatius.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leagatius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Jones misses with a hook
and Leagatius counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Leagatius.
Leagatius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leagatius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leagatius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leagatius moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Leagatius ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a combination
and Leagatius counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Leagatius's head back.
Jones cracks Leagatius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Jones blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones won't allow Leagatius to sweep him here.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leagatius trying to control the position.
Bubba Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Leagatius is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control but Leagatius is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brutus Leagatius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Leagatius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Leagatius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Leagatius misses the target.
Leagatius throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Leagatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Leagatius throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Leagatius avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leagatius throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Leagatius checks the leg kick.
Leagatius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones throws a leg kick but Leagatius checks it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Leagatius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leagatius quickly recovers to half guard.
Leagatius regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones. #T2#
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Leagatius's brow.
Jones trying to control but Leagatius is working from the bottom.
Leagatius keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Jones wants to control from the top but Leagatius keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leagatius is on top in guard. #REVR#
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.
Jones trying to control the position.
Leagatius tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Brutus Leagatius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is controlling Leagatius's posture.
Leagatius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Leagatius from controlling successfully.
Leagatius won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leagatius.
A little feinted left hand from Leagatius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Leagatius throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leagatius defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones slips under a jab from Leagatius.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Syn Point vs Puno 3
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Friedrichsen misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
A jab from Jones misses.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Friedrichsen's leg but Friedrichsen calmly moves out of range.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friedrichsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Friedrichsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Friedrichsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Friedrichsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Friedrichsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Friedrichsen thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Friedrichsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedrichsen looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Friedrichsen misses.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Friedrichsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Friedrichsen lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Friedrichsen avoids it.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Friedrichsen misses.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Friedrichsen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedrichsen throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. #T2#
Friedrichsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Friedrichsen misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friedrichsen throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedrichsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Friedrichsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Friedrichsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Friedrichsen saw that one coming.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Friedrichsen against the cage.
Friedrichsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Friedrichsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedrichsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones blocks a body shot from Friedrichsen. #T3#
Friedrichsen works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Friedrichsen lands a left hand.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Friedrichsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friedrichsen. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Friedrichsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friedrichsen lands a slapping body shot.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedrichsen looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A jab from Friedrichsen misses.
Jones throws a hook but Friedrichsen avoids it easily.#T4#
Jones thuds a left hand into Friedrichsen's body.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Jones.
Friedrichsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friedrichsen lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Friedrichsen manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedrichsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedrichsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
As Friedrichsen backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Friedrichsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Friedrichsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Friedrichsen throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Friedrichsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedrichsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Friedrichsen misses with an uppercut.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen lands a slapping body shot.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Friedrichsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Friedrichsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Friedrichsen misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friedrichsen thinking.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friedrichsen.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Friedrichsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Friedrichsen's belly button to the back.
Friedrichsen throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friedrichsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones cracks Friedrichsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones is looking to clinch but Friedrichsen is avoiding it.
Friedrichsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Friedrichsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedrichsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friedrichsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Friedrichsen.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friedrichsen slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Friedrichsen's head back.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Friedrichsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Friedrichsen misses
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Friedrichsen's knee momentarily.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Friedrichsen's torso.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Friedrichsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedrichsen. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Friedrichsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Friedrichsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones keeps Friedrichsen at a distance using the push kick.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Friedrichsen misses with a body punch
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Friedrichsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friedrichsen has time to react.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Friedrichsen moved out of range.
Jones tries to clinch there but Friedrichsen circles away.
Friedrichsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedrichsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones digs a good body shot into Friedrichsen's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Friedrichsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Friedrichsen misses.
Jones looks for the body kick but Friedrichsen saw that one coming. #CL#
Friedrichsen gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Friedrichsen. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Friedrichsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friedrichsen.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Friedrichsen misses with an uppercut.
Friedrichsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friedrichsen! But no joy.
Friedrichsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws the left hand but Friedrichsen avoids the punch easily.
Friedrichsen fails to land with a series of punches.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Friedrichsen blocks it.
Friedrichsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friedrichsen misses with a straight right.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a leg kick but Friedrichsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedrichsen. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friedrichsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Friedrichsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Friedrichsen checks it.
Jones thuds a left hand into Friedrichsen's body.
Friedrichsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Friedrichsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Friedrichsen lands the left hand.#T1#
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Friedrichsen ducks down to avoid it.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Friedrichsen thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Friedrichsen's knee momentarily.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Friedrichsen finds it's way through Jones's defenses. #CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Friedrichsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Friedrichsen blocking some punches.
Jones working aggressively here.
Friedrichsen blocking some punches. #BC2#
Friedrichsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tests Friedrichsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Friedrichsen dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a jab to Friedrichsen's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Friedrichsen.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones feints and then cracks Friedrichsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Friedrichsen down.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Friedrichsen lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Friedrichsen.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Friedrichsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Friedrichsen connects with the punch.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Friedrichsen misses its intended target.
Friedrichsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedrichsen.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Friedrichsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Friedrichsen misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a wild body kick that Friedrichsen sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Friedrichsen catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Friedrichsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Friedrichsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Friedrichsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Friedrichsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Friedrichsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Friedrichsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Friedrichsen to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erik Friedrichsen.
I think Friedrichsen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erik Friedrichsen!
Erik Friedrichsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: JAG Jones-Garuda
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a leg kick but Garuda checks it.
Garuda only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones moves away from the strike by Garuda.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones checks a low kick from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Garuda walks into a jab.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones thows a body kick. Garuda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones throws a head kick but Garuda moves out of range.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Garuda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garuda.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Jab from Jones.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Garuda lands with a good body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones thumps Garuda with a low kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Garuda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Garuda misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Garuda stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Garuda digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Garuda throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Garuda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Garuda misses with a leg kick. #T3#
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Garuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Garuda.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones throws a leg kick but Garuda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garuda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crunch! Garuda slams his shin into Jones's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Garuda blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Garuda lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Garuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
A slow jab from Garuda misses its intended target.
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garuda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garuda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Garuda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garuda looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones feints and then cracks Garuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garuda down.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.#T1#
Garuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Garuda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Garuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Garuda - just one landing.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Garuda misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Jones misses with a low kick.
Garuda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garuda momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garuda checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Garuda misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garuda punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garuda counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garuda lands a jab.
Garuda takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Garuda is out of range.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garuda can do to turn this around?
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bubba Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Garuda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Garuda counters with a nice body kick.
Garuda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Garuda.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garuda is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Garuda slips under a jab from Jones.
Garuda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Garuda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Garuda blocks the leg kick.
Garuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Garuda moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Garuda checks a low kick from Jones.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garuda.
Jones misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Garuda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Garuda's torso.
Garuda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Garuda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Garuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garuda checks it well.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Garuda - just one landing.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones is looking to chop away at Garuda's legs.
It seemed like Garuda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
Garuda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Garuda as he connects with a hook.
Garuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones feints and then cracks Garuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garuda down.
Jab from Jones.
Garuda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Garuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Garuda cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garuda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Garuda steps in with a hook that catches Jones right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Garuda follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jones looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda is the new heavyweight champion!
Mantak Garuda 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.

Event: JAG Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xe throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Jones catches Xe right on the button with a cross.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Xe slips under a jab.
Xe ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that Xe ducks under and follows up with a left that Xe also avoids with ease.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xe manages to avoid it.
Xe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Xe throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Xe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a body kick. #T1#
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones misses with the combination.
Xe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Xe misses with a hook.
Jones avoids the body shot from Xe.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xe throws a body shot but no joy.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Xe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws out a counter right but Xe avoids it with no problem.
Jones scores with a jab. Xe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Xe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Xe staying out of range there.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses with a looping left.#T2#
Xe misses with a hook.
Xe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Xe ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Xe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xe scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Xe moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Xe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones thuds his right hand into Xe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xe looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xe misses with a wild body shot.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xe looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Xe moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Xe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xe ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Xe misses with a hook
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones avoids the body shot from Xe.
Xe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Xe's defenses.
Xe scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Xe dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xe throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Xe misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Xe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Xe passes into half guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Jones is trying to stand.
Xe working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xe is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Xe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Xe in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Xe misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Xe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones throws a jab when Xe was well out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Xe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xe is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Xe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Xe misses its intended target.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Xe's shoulder, as Xe tries to avoid the shot.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xe.
Jones tries to work over Xe's front leg with a kick but Xe checks it. #T1#
Xe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xe lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Xe takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Xe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Xe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Xe's front leg but catches the back leg as Xe tries to avoid it.
Xe misses with a body shot.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Xe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xe is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xe misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Xe misses with an uppercut.
Xe thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xe.
Jones misses with the combination.
Xe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Xe avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Xe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Xe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xe.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Xe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones wants to slow Xe down by chopping away at his legs.
Xe slips a jab from Jones.
Xe takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Xe moves away and avoids it.
Xe swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Xe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Jones avoids the body shot from Xe.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xe circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Xe counters with a stiff right hand.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
Xe jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Xe missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xe throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xe back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones takes a swing at Xe's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Xe moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Xe misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Xe there.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Xe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones throws a head kick but Xe moves out of range.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xe works the jab nicely.#T1#
Xe lands a jab to the nose.
Xe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xe misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Xe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Xe cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xe counters with a straight right hand.
Xe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xe jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2##TD#
Xe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've been hearing good reports from Xe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sloppy strikes there by Xe.
Xe throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xe is trying to ground and pound but Jones uses the momentary lack of control by Xe to regain half guard. #SUB#
Xe is working for a submission of some sort.
Xe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Xe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Xe is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xe to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has hold of Xe's hands but Xe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Xe lands a couple of digs.
Jones is trying to control the position but Xe postures up. #T4#
Jones wants to stand but Xe is controlling the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Nice defenses there by Xe.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Xe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xe moves away.
Xe avoids the body shot from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Professor Xe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xe clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Xe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xe lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a hook but Xe avoids it easily.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Xe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe lands the left hand.#T1#
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xe with a hook.
Xe misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Xe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Xe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones lands with a hook. Xe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Xe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xe misses with a straight right.
Xe misses with a hook.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Xe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.#TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xe is one step ahead there.
Xe throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Xe throws a sloppy strike and Jones has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Xe is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones is the new heavyweight champion!
Bubba Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: JAG Pentele vs Stackhouse
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Chaelsson's head but Chaelsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a body punch but Chaelsson moves out of range.
A big right from Jones misses.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaelsson's head backwards.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaelsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Chaelsson slips a straight right by Jones.#TD#
Chaelsson shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaelsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Chaelsson won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Far-Q Fight Club inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Chaelsson 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.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chaelsson is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Chaelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Chaelsson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chaelsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Chaelsson persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chaelsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Chaelsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones is not content to let Chaelsson control the position.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Chaelsson is not content to let Jones control the position.
Chaelsson struggling a bit here.
Jones controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaelsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chaelsson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Jones stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a looping left.#TD#
Jones gets caught napping as Chaelsson dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones has his hands on Chaelsson's head, controlling the position.
Chaelsson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.#ES2#
Jones pushes Chaelsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chaelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaelsson blocks the leg kick.
Chaelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Chaelsson's head but Chaelsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaelsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Chaelsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Chaelsson getting side control.
We've been hearing that Chaelsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chaelsson 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.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chaelsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is not content to let Chaelsson control the position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Chaelsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chaelsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Chaelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Chaelsson is having none of it.
Chaelsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Chaelsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaelsson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chaelsson working a defensive guard here.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Chaelsson looking to control.
Chaelsson 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#
Chaelsson working the head and body with strikes.
Chaelsson with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Chaelsson throws a sloppy strike and Jones has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Chaelsson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Jones!
A victorious Bubba Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Patrick Chaelsson spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF???'.

Event: JAG Onslaught
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Turturro dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones lands a nice hook to Turturro's body. Turturro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umberto Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Umberto Turturro has been cut.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Jones misses #TD#
and Turturro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Jones gets back to full guard. #T1#
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Turturro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Jones is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB#
Turturro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jones escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jones!
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Jones controlling the position.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Jones stands up and beckons Turturro to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Jones throws a body punch but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Turturro ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones sizes up Turturro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Turturro takes one to the chin there.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones digs a good body shot into Turturro's ribs.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turturro takes one to the side of the head.
Turturro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Turturro.
Jones misses with a right hand #TD#
so Turturro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Turturro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jones motions for Turturro to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turturro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Turturro.
Turturro attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turturro moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook. Turturro ducked under it nicely.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Jones lands.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Turturro ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Jones throws a jab when Turturro was well out of range.
Turturro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones. #TD#
Turturro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Turturro has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turturro's guard.#REVB#
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Turturro has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T2#
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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to escape but Turturro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Turturro is in full control for now. #T3#
Turturro is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Turturro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turturro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
Jones trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Turturro 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.
Bubba Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.#SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy. #T4#
Jones is staying tight to Turturro's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jones cracks the inside of Turturro's front leg.
Turturro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones misses with a right hand #TD#
so Turturro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Turturro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Turturro, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turturro 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Umberto Turturro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turturro avoids the head kick by Jones.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Turturro is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turturro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro slips under a jab from Jones.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a body shot.
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws out a counter right but Turturro avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umberto Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Jones.
Turturro takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Turturro tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turturro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turturro dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Turturro's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turturro at a distance.
Jones throws a hook but Turturro blocks it.
Jones cracks Turturro with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Turturro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turturro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turturro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turturro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro.
A little feinted left hand from Turturro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turturro takes one on the button.#TD#
Turturro shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.#ES2#
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Good work by Turturro as he checks the leg kick.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Turturro should have avoided that one.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad. #T3#
Jones misses with a left hand #TD#
and Turturro counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.#SUB#
Turturro swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Turturro's guard.
Jones won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #T4#
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turturro's guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turturro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to stand but Turturro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umberto Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Turturro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JAG Neckbreaker vs Diaz
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel checks a low kick from Jones.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Steel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Steel cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones jabs Steel right on the nose. Steel blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Steel moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Jones forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel lands a body shot.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.#T3#
Jones scores with a body shot.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones pushes Steel away with a front kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Steel is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Steel takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel is trying to break free.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. #BC#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jack Steel's cut is getting worse.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.#T1#
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Jones scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Jones throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones moves away from the strike by Steel.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Jones lands.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Jones looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#TD2#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Steel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Jones throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
As Jones looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a counter combo.#T4#
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Steel'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#
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel misses with a looping left.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.#T1#
Jones tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones misses the jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Jones misses.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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!
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Jones defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel. #TD2#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Steel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Steel scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones slips a jab from Steel.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Jones.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JAG III
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Jones digs a good hook to El Toro's body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of El Toro's head but El Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
El Toro 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 El Toro off to one side.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks El Toro off balance momentarily.
El Toro moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the side of El Toro's head but El Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Toro closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. El Toro pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Toro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
El Toro feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones misses with a hook #CL#
and El Toro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by El Toro.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
El Toro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by El Toro. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on El Toro's shoulder, as El Toro tries to avoid the shot.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
El Toro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
El Toro dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on El Toro's head and hops out.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Toro.
El Toro slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones with a jab.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Toro dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones throws a low kick, looking for El Toro's leg but El Toro calmly moves out of range.
El Toro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
El Toro scores with a nice strike.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from El Toro.
It looks like El Toro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Toro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
El Toro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Toro moves away.
El Toro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.#TD#
El Toro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but El Toro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
El Toro is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from El Toro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Toro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
El Toro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
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.
El Toro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there #TD#
and El Toro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
El Toro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Jones keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Galtero El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Toro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones pulls El Toro in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro passes into half guard.
Jones has hold of El Toro's hands but El Toro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
El Toro with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
El Toro chips away with some ground and pound.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
El Toro looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily. #SUB#
El Toro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro gets full guard.#T3#
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
El Toro 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.
El Toro is trying to keep Jones in close. #SUB#
El Toro 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.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
El Toro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Toro tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
El Toro is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders El Toro to his feet.
Jones missing with a left hand there. El Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Toro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. El Toro shrugs it off though.
El Toro misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as El Toro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and El Toro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones is pulling down on El Toro's head. It's preventing any offense from El Toro, at least for the moment.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jones wants to stand but El Toro is controlling the position.
Jones is pulling down on El Toro's head to control his posture.
El Toro postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
El Toro cracks Jones with a good jab.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but El Toro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
El Toro avoids the body shot from Jones.
El Toro tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Toro slips under a jab from Jones.#T2#
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Toro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
El Toro fails to land the takedown.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
El Toro with a hook.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from El Toro.
El Toro throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
El Toro blocks a jab.
El Toro lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Toro cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat. #T3#
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
El Toro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones moves out of range as El Toro strikes.
El Toro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but El Toro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Jones misses.
El Toro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Toro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Toro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Toro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. El Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones missing with a left hand there. El Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
El Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Toro circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
El Toro misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for El Toro.#T4#
A low kick from Jones misses #TD#
and El Toro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by El Toro.
El Toro cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks El Toro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. El Toro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
El Toro laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.
El Toro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
El Toro dominating with strikes here.

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 Galtero El Toro.
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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Bubba Jones!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bubba Jones!

Bubba Jones wins by split decision!
Bubba Jones really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Skrap Fights 99
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Jones throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Jones looks to land a combination but Martynov avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Martynov misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martynov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Martynov connects with a crisp jab.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Martynov ducks down to avoid it.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Martynov scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Martynov misses its intended target.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones defending well as Martynov loads up on a big left hand.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martynov sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Martynov avoids it this time.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Martynov sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Martynov avoids it this time.
Jones tries to bum rush Martynov with a series of wild strikes but Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Martynov tries to clinch but Jones moves away
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
A jab from Martynov does it's job there.
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martynov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Martynov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martynov blocks a jab.
Martynov lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Martynov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martynov scores with a nice right hand.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martynov.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones scores with the left hand. Martynov knows he should have avoided that one.
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones slips under a jab.
A cross from Martynov lands.#T3#
Martynov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martynov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martynov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Martynov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Martynov misses the target.
Martynov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Martynov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Martynov moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones staying out of range there.#T4##TD2#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Martynov tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Martynov's hands, connecting with Martynov's forehead.#ES#
Martynov 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 ropes.
Our sources have told us that Martynov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martynov dodges the punch combination from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Martynov coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martynov.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a double jab. #CL#
Martynov takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martynov.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Mikhail Martynov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
It looked like Martynov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones lands a nice hook to Martynov's body. Martynov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martynov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martynov, as that shot connected.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Martynov blocks a head kick by Jones.
Martynov is looking to clinch.
Martynov misses the shot to the body.
Bubba Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones connects with a jab.
Mikhail Martynov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones moves out of range as Martynov strikes.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones cracks Martynov with a good jab.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Martynov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov slips a jab from Jones.
Martynov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Jones misses with a hook. Martynov ducked under it nicely.
Martynov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martynov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martynov at a distance.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martynov manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Martynov looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Martynov pushes him away.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to bum rush Martynov with a series of wild strikes but Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martynov moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Martynov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Martynov misses #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Martynov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martynov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov blocking some punches.
A short right from Martynov.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martynov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Martynov in his tracks for a moment.
Martynov stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands a body punch.
Martynov tries a body shot but Jones blocks it. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Jones throws a hook but Martynov avoids it easily.
Martynov cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martynov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Martynov pushes Jones up against the ropes in a clinch.
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 Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martynov.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Martynov misses with a straight right.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Martynov counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Martynov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones takes a swing at Martynov's ribcage but misses.
Martynov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Martynov is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martynov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Martynov saw it coming and moves away.
Jones tries to bum rush Martynov with a series of wild strikes but Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Martynov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martynov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Martynov. #T2#
Martynov slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a combination. Martynov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martynov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov wants to stall.
Martynov throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martynov.
Martynov is working Jones over against the ropes.
Martynov working Jones over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Martynov is working Jones over against the ropes.
Martynov lands a body shot.
A short left from Martynov.
Martynov stalling.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov taking a breather.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
A short right from Martynov on the inside.
Mikhail Martynov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Martynov is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martynov has his back to the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martynov. #BC#
Martynov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Jones misses with some punches. #T4#
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Martynov's leg but Martynov calmly moves out of range.
Martynov misses the shot to the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martynov.
Martynov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Martynov clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martynov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Martynov lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Martynov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martynov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mikhail Martynov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mikhail Martynov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mikhail Martynov!

Mikhail Martynov wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikhail Martynov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
McDaniels blocks a jab.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDaniels misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
McDaniels misses with a hook to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from McDaniels misses.
McDaniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDaniels swings widly with a right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDaniels. That's going to slow Jones down.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
A head kick by McDaniels misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
McDaniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Jones counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends McDaniels down! Jones is looking to finish but McDaniels is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
McDaniels is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDaniels is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones stands and throws McDaniels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDaniels is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDaniels wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McDaniels being controlled for a moment.
McDaniels seems to have recovered his senses.
McDaniels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.#T1#
A big shot lands for Jones! That's hurt McDaniels! Will he recover? Jones fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bubba Jones waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: JBL Judgement Night
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from McStoner.
A looping hook to the body misses from McStoner. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been informed that McStoner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McStoner misses with a body shot.
McStoner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. McStoner should have avoided that one.
McStoner blocks a jab.
Jones lunges at McStoner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McStoner's hand.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
McStoner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones slips a jab from McStoner.
McStoner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McStoner swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
McStoner throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
McStoner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
McStoner throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McStoner digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.#T1#
McStoner looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McStoner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from McStoner. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with an uppercut. McStoner saw that one coming.
McStoner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McStoner scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by McStoner - just one landing.
McStoner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McStoner wants it to stay on the feet.
McStoner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones staying out of range there.
McStoner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
McStoner staying out of range there.
A big left from Jones misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones slips under a jab.
McStoner throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#T2#
McStoner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through McStoner's defenses.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
McStoner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones missing with a left hand there. McStoner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones takes a swing at McStoner's ribcage but misses.
McStoner lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McStoner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McStoner moves away.
A swing and a miss from McStoner.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McStoner finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McStoner.
Jones staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from McStoner.
McStoner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
McStoner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.#T3#
McStoner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by McStoner.
Jones tries to bum rush McStoner with a series of wild strikes but McStoner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McStoner connects with a body shot.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones lands the left hand.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and McStoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McStoner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
McStoner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with the combination.
McStoner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McStoner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McStoner throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McStoner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.#T4#
Jones thuds his right hand into McStoner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McStoner misses the shot to the body.
McStoner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McStoner scrambles back to his feet.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but McStoner ducks down to avoid it.
McStoner moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
McStoner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McStoner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStoner misses with a few strikes there.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McStoner misses with a hook.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Jones.
McStoner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Duke McStoner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McStoner defending well though.
McStoner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones controlling the action here.
McStoner trying to control but Jones postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones controlling the action here. #T1#
Jones tries to pass to full mount but McStoner defends it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McStoner slips under a jab from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
McStoner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McStoner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
McStoner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
McStoner throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to move into range but McStoner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McStoner. That did some damage!
Jones misses with a hook.
McStoner misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from McStoner.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McStoner, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
McStoner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McStoner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones thuds a left hand into McStoner's body.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but McStoner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McStoner.
McStoner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McStoner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.#T3#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke McStoner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from McStoner misses its intended target.
McStoner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
McStoner avoids the body shot from Jones.
McStoner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McStoner swivels and escapes.
McStoner missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but McStoner is just out of range.
McStoner swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Good exchange - McStoner coming out on top.
McStoner throws a body shot but no joy.
McStoner throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
As McStoner looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but McStoner just gets out of the way.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McStoner counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McStoner throws out the jab.
McStoner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
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 lands with a right hand.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
McStoner swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McStoner counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for McStoner.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but McStoner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Duke McStoner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to clinch up.
McStoner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
McStoner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McStoner defends well and Jones ends up having to push McStoner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McStoner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped McStoner in his tracks.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McStoner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McStoner throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
McStoner misses with a hook.
McStoner works Jones's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from McStoner.
Nice body punch from McStoner.
Jones cracks McStoner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
McStoner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but McStoner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStoner.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McStoner throws out the jab. #T1#
Jones cracks a nice hook into McStoner's ribs.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. McStoner should have avoided that one.
McStoner throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStoner.
McStoner slips under a jab.
McStoner stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McStoner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McStoner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McStoner's waist but McStoner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStoner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McStoner throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
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!
McStoner throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStoner lands an overhand right.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McStoner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McStoner.
Jones tries to clinch up.
McStoner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
McStoner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
McStoner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McStoner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones moves out of range as McStoner strikes.
McStoner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws out a loose jab but McStoner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Jones misses.
A slow jab from McStoner misses its intended target.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but McStoner slips the punch.
McStoner throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but McStoner ducks down to avoid it.
Jones goes for a double leg but McStoner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McStoner continues to drive forward.
McStoner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
McStoner throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
McStoner works Jones's body with a nice hook.
McStoner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStoner looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
A combination from McStoner does no damage.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McStoner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
McStoner cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - McStoner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McStoner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McStoner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
McStoner lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones passes McStoner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke McStoner.
I think McStoner 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Duke McStoner!
A victorious Duke McStoner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JBL Festivus Maximus
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phol cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Phol moves away from the strike by Jones.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Phol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Phol defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Phol fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Phol.#T1#
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phol.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phol.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones moves away from the strike by Phol.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Phol manages to avoid it.
Phol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Phol.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.#CL2#
Phol instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Phol's head.
Phol swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Phol misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Phol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phol misses with a straight right.
Phol moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Phol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phol.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Phol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones avoids the body shot from Phol. #T3#
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a jab when Phol was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Phol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Phol's head.
Phol checks a leg kick nicely.
Phol lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Phol has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Phol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Phol misses.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Phol's shoulder, as Phol tries to avoid the shot.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Jones throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range.
Phol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Phol counters with a nice body shot.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
Phol keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phol works the jab nicely.
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phol.
Phol misses with a shot to the body
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mfer Phol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Phol swinging wildly here.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phol lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Phol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Phol takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Phol takes one to the side of the head.
Phol throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phol misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Phol misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Phol's ribs.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bubba Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phol throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Phol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol.
Phol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Phol swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phol jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Phol connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Phol. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Phol moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Phol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Phol. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phol.
Phol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phol forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Phol scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones scores with the left hand. Phol knows he should have avoided that one.
Phol lands with an overhand left.
Jones tries to move into range but Phol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Phol counters with a straight that turns Jones's legs to rubber! Phol pushes forward with more strikes and Jones goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!

Event: JBL 20 Storm vs Neckbreaker
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
McStoner throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and McStoner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
McStoner checks a low kick from Jones.
McStoner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones misses with a left hand
and McStoner counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McStoner counters with a nice uppercut.
McStoner digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones misses with a hook
and McStoner counters with a nice uppercut.
McStoner misses with a straight left.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by McStoner and move into the clinch.#T1#
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones with a jab.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses the body punch
and McStoner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McStoner checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like McStoner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McStoner counter with a right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McStoner counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but McStoner moves away
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McStoner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McStoner to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McStoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McStoner works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and McStoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McStoner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by McStoner.
McStoner misses with a hook.#T3#
McStoner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
McStoner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones tries to clinch
and McStoner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McStoner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by McStoner.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStoner takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and McStoner moves out of range easily.
McStoner scores with a jab.#T4#
Nice shot by Jones.
Duke McStoner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McStoner circles away from the clinch attempt.
McStoner throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones throws a combination. McStoner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones misses with an uppercut
enabling McStoner to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McStoner slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and McStoner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke McStoner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McStoner's head backwards.
McStoner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones closes the distance but McStoner moves to the side
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McStoner keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and McStoner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from McStoner misses the target. #KD#
Jones catches McStoner napping and connects with a big right hand that sends McStoner to the canvas!
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 throws a big right hand that misses.
McStoner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McStoner is working away from the top position though.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent McStoner from advancing to side control.
McStoner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McStoner is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McStoner trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
McStoner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McStoner misses the target.
McStoner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McStoner lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McStoner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McStoner manages to avoid it.
Jones shoots and misses
and McStoner counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a combination
and McStoner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McStoner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by McStoner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McStoner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
McStoner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a combination
and McStoner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McStoner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for McStoner. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke McStoner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jones misses with a takedown
and McStoner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McStoner scores with a jab to the body.
McStoner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Duke McStoner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and McStoner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McStoner lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McStoner misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McStoner.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
McStoner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as McStoner controls the action.
A short right from McStoner.
McStoner tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries to work over McStoner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
McStoner manages to break the clinch.
McStoner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStoner.
Jones wants to clinch
and McStoner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McStoner lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
McStoner lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!#CL#
Jones darts in and clinches McStoner up against the cage.
Jones tries to work over McStoner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with the head strike. #T3#
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McStoner's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #BC2#
McStoner breaks the clinch.
McStoner moves away from the strike by Jones.
McStoner misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
McStoner lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McStoner.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McStoner. #T4#
Jones can't get the takedown.
McStoner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McStoner is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but McStoner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
McStoner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
McStoner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStoner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jones moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt McStoner! Jones continues to tee off on McStoner, landing with a left and a right! Jones connects with a right hand that leaves McStoner sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Jones!
A victorious Bubba Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JBL 15 Sitsongrit vs Thoressen
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1##TD#
Blood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blood trying to control the pace.
Blood is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Blood wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blood.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones won't allow Blood to pass to mount.
Blood thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is not content to let Blood control the position.#T1#
Blood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #SUB#
Blood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blood is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
Blood works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Blood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #T2#
Blood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #SUB#
Blood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Blood is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blood.
Blood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blood works his way into side control.
Blood in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Blood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones regains half guard, as Blood was trying to land strikes. #T3##SUB#
Blood is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Blood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blood.
Blood working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jones's thigh. Jones counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Blood preventing the sweep.
Jones keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Blood pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Blood's guard. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Blood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Blood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Blood passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Blood has control of the leg.
Blood wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones trying to control but Blood postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood 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.
Blood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blood.
Jones moves into full guard. #T1#
Blood controlling from the top position.
Blood advances position into side control!
Blood working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Blood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Blood tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Blood working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blood working the strikes but Jones uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Blood looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Blood postures up.
Blood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blood being controlled here momentarily.
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T3#
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
Blood wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Blood stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Blood working the body and head with strikes.
Blood tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Blood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blood but great work by Jones.#T4#
Jones controlling the position.
Blood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Blood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up. #SUB#
Blood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Blood dominated that second round.
That's time! Blood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blood shoots in but no luck this time.
Blood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Blood misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blood was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jack Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Blood persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones connects with the punch.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Blood misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blood misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Blood with a poor takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blood in his tracks.
Blood with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Blood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a head kick but Blood moves out of range.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch.#TD#
Blood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Blood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones is looking to stand up but Blood isn't so interested in that idea.
Blood controlling from the top position.
Blood has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Blood prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blood just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones is looking to slow Blood down with leg kicks.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Blood. Blood gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Blood walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Blood shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Blood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.#T4#
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blood.
Blood slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Blood shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones connects with the punch.
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 with a nice cross.#TD#
Blood 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.
Jones has control of Blood's left arm, preventing Blood from doing any damage.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Blood!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: A New Chapter
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Drunk against the cage.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drunk can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drunk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drunk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drunk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drunk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drunk or not.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Drunk backwards.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones cracks Drunk with a nice body shot.
Drunk is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drunk backwards.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drunk backwards.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drunk.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Drunk's head.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Drunk backwards. #T1#
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Punch Drunk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drunk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Drunk up against the cage.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drunk backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drunk blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones digs a right hand into Drunk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drunk's gas tank.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. #T2#
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Drunk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drunk swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drunk throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Drunk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Drunk.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drunk backwards.
Drunk tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drunk backwards.
Drunk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drunk.
Drunk lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Drunk blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drunk has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drunk working aggressively here.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drunk backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Drunk controls his hands.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Drunk.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with the head strike.
Drunk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drunk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drunk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T4#
Jones blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drunk.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drunk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Drunk has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Drunk swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drunk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drunk swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drunk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Drunk blocking some punches.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drunk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Drunk throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Jones cracks Drunk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Drunk misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones slips under a jab from Drunk.
The fighters circling - Drunk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drunk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Drunk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones tries to clinch up but Drunk circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Drunk off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drunk misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Drunk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Drunk misses with a lunging right hand
and Drunk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch. #T1#
Drunk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Drunk uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones jabs Drunk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drunk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Drunk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drunk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Drunk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Drunk should have avoided that one.
Drunk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drunk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Drunk.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drunk with a nice cross.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Jones.
Drunk throws a big shot that misses.
Drunk drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Drunk is rocked!
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Drunk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drunk misses with the head strike.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drunks head.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones throws a big uppercut that drops Drunk! More strikes from Jones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drunk lies dazed against the cage as Jones celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Invincible
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Nasty fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nasty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nasty tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bubba Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Nasty.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Nasty has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Nasty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nasty looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.#ROC#
Nasty is rocked!#CL#
Jones has Nasty up against the cage in a clinch.
Nasty is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nasty tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Jones presses Nasty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nasty wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones dips a shoulder and cracks Nasty with a mighty uppercut! Nasty falls back against the cage and Jones unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nasty is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jones screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
Jack Nasty spoke after the fight, saying 'I got nothin to say'.

Event: Omega Level Event
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Guy tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guy.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Guy thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Guy.
Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guy working Jones over with strikes.
Guy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Guy 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.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Guy slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##ES#
Jones kicks Guy off and gets back to his feet.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guy throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones lands with a hook. Guy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guy under the eye.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guy misses with a double jab.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses the jab.#T2#
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markus Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Guy.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
And Guy tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Guy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Guy is now in Jones's guard.
Guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Guy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guy won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is trying to control the position but Guy postures up.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guy throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guy slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Guy with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
A jab from Guy misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Guy manages to avoid it.
Guy throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Guy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guy throws a big right hand that misses.
Guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Guy is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones lands a jab.
Guy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Guy shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy landing some decent shots from guard.
Guy with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones is looking to stand up but Guy isn't so interested in that idea.
Guy distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guy.
Guy wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Guy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
Guy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Guy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.#SUB2#
Guy is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Guy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Guy.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guy misses with a hook
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guy in his tracks.
Guy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Guy down.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guy.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Guy throws a counter combo.
Jones throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Jones throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Guy throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones misses with a low kick as Guy jumps back.
Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Guy slips under a jab.
Guy feints the counter takedown.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guy.#T4#
Guy tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Guy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guy throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones has hold of Guy's hands but Guy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones trying to control but Guy postures up.
Guy throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Guy trying to control the pace.
Guy thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Markus Guy 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#
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Guy misses with a looping left.
Guy misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guy's head.
Guy cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Guy closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tests Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Guy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Guy dives into side control. #T1##REVR#
Guy wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Guy working the head and body with strikes.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Guy throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Guy grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Check out the look on Guy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Guy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Guy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Jones is not content to let Guy control the position.
Jones is trying to buck Guy off.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guy.
Guy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control but Guy is keeping busy. #T3#
Guy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guy slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Guy lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Guy.
Guy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Guy working Jones over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Guy connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple. #T4#
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guy.
Guy working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guy looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guy 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Guy!
Markus Guy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: JBL 6
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Jones scores with the left hand. Aguinaldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Aguinaldo pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aguinaldo counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Aguinaldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Aguinaldo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Aguinaldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Aguinaldo prevents a body shot from Jones.
Aguinaldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Jones.#T1#
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Jones clinches.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Jones.
Aguinaldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aguinaldo. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Aguinaldo looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Aguinaldo drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Aguinaldo throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aguinaldo's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVR#
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #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!#TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Aguinaldo dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aguinaldo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jones 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. #SU#
Jones stands and steps away. Aguinaldo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Aguinaldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Karl Aguinaldo has been cut.
A punch combination from Aguinaldo misses.
Aguinaldo closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Aguinaldo pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aguinaldo looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Aguinaldo avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aguinaldo misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Aguinaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aguinaldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aguinaldo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Aguinaldo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Aguinaldo.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Aguinaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aguinaldo walks into a straight right hand from Jones.#CL#
Jones rushes Aguinaldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aguinaldo throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aguinaldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aguinaldo throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Aguinaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Aguinaldo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Aguinaldo tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Aguinaldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones wants to clinch.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot.
Jones wants to clinch up but Aguinaldo keeps it at a distance.
Aguinaldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aguinaldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aguinaldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aguinaldo's calf.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Aguinaldo is rocked!#T1#
Aguinaldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aguinaldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Aguinaldo is breathing heavily.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aguinaldo momentarily.
Aguinaldo switches off momentarily and Jones cracks him with a monster right hand! Aguinaldo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Jones dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JBL 4 Takashi vs Sireika
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Jones lands with a cross.
Viriato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Victor Viriato has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Viriato's head back.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Viriato fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Donk. Jones catches Viriato right on the button with a cross.
Viriato throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Viriato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Viriato misses with a head kick.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viriato's coach down at JAG Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Viriato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Viriato misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Viriato thinking.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viriato looks winded!#T1#
Viriato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Viriato is rocked!
Jones flashes Viriato a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Viriato's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Viriato crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jones punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Jones!
An out of breath Bubba Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Pond counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pond controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Pond there.
Pond slows the pace down in half guard.
Pond winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pond lands strikes from half guard.
Pond moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that! #T1#
Pond controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Pond 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.
Pond wants to take Jones's back but he can't do it this time.
Pond landing shots from mount.
Pond in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SU2#
Pond get's back to his feet.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.#CL#
Jones rushes Pond and presses him up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Pond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Pond controls the action. #TD2#
Pond has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Pond gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pond stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T3#
Pond landing some decent shots from guard.
Pond sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Pond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get! #TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Pond dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Pond 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.
Pond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pond controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SU2#
Pond stands up and waves to Jones to follow him. #TD2#
Pond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pond.#SU2#
Pond gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koi Pond dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Pond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Pond's head to control him but Pond postures up.
Pond lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pond controlling the pace.
Pond scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones wants to stand back up but Pond manages to pass into side control. #T1#
Jones looking for a sweep but Pond has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pond lands with some strikes.
Pond with a couple of short strikes.
Pond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pond cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pond postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure. #SUB2#
Pond is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pond is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pond raining down shots from the mount!
Jones tries to control Pond's body but Pond pushes him off. Jones squirms to his side and now Pond has his back!
Pond lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Pond lands a shot to the body. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pond. #SUB2#
Pond is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones is defending well though. Pond let's go of the attempt for now.
Pond lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jones hold on?! #SUB2#
Jones showing good submission defense here.
Pond is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jones. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4#
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Pond has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jones is in real trouble here. Pond gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Pond wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koi Pond!

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