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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Papolodopaulos throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Kostas Papolodopaulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papolodopaulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Papolodopaulos scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Papolodopaulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Papolodopaulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Papolodopaulos throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Papolodopaulos connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Papolodopaulos misses its intended target.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Papolodopaulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Papolodopaulos misses the target.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Papolodopaulos throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Papolodopaulos lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Papolodopaulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Papolodopaulos throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Papolodopaulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Papolodopaulos throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Papolodopaulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papolodopaulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Papolodopaulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papolodopaulos.
Papolodopaulos tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Papolodopaulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papolodopaulos.
Papolodopaulos misses the shot to the body.
As Papolodopaulos looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Papolodopaulos just gets out of the way.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Papolodopaulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Jones moves away from the strike by Papolodopaulos.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Papolodopaulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Papolodopaulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Papolodopaulos digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
A big right from Papolodopaulos misses.
Papolodopaulos stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papolodopaulos takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Jab by Papolodopaulos.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones avoids the body shot from Papolodopaulos.
As Papolodopaulos looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Papolodopaulos just gets out of the way.
Papolodopaulos throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Papolodopaulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papolodopaulos lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papolodopaulos misses with a wild body shot.
Papolodopaulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Papolodopaulos 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#
Papolodopaulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papolodopaulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
As Papolodopaulos looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Papolodopaulos just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Papolodopaulos misses the target.
Papolodopaulos misses with a straight right.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Papolodopaulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jones slips under a jab from Papolodopaulos.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Papolodopaulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papolodopaulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Papolodopaulos throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Papolodopaulos misses with a looping left.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Papolodopaulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Papolodopaulos 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.
Papolodopaulos misses with a hook.
A left lands for Papolodopaulos.
Papolodopaulos misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Papolodopaulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Papolodopaulos misses with a straight left.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Papolodopaulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Papolodopaulos misses with a wild body shot.
Papolodopaulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones avoids the body shot from Papolodopaulos.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
John Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Papolodopaulos finds it's target.
Papolodopaulos swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Papolodopaulos throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
The fighters circling - Papolodopaulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papolodopaulos 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.
A jab from Papolodopaulos finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Papolodopaulos lands with a right hand.
Papolodopaulos misses with a double jab.
Papolodopaulos misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Papolodopaulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Papolodopaulos lands a body shot.
Papolodopaulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Papolodopaulos misses with an uppercut.
Papolodopaulos looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Papolodopaulos works the jab nicely.
Papolodopaulos throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Papolodopaulos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papolodopaulos misses with a body shot.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Papolodopaulos.
We've been informed that Papolodopaulos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Papolodopaulos misses with a wild body shot.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Papolodopaulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Papolodopaulos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Papolodopaulos throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Papolodopaulos.
Papolodopaulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papolodopaulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Papolodopaulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Papolodopaulos misses the target.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Papolodopaulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Papolodopaulos throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
As Papolodopaulos looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Papolodopaulos just gets out of the way.
Jones 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.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones slips a straight right by Papolodopaulos.
Papolodopaulos throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Papolodopaulos backing up. Papolodopaulos nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Papolodopaulos lands a slapping body shot.
Papolodopaulos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Kostas Papolodopaulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
John Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papolodopaulos throws out the jab.
Papolodopaulos takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Papolodopaulos misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Papolodopaulos misses with a hook.
As Papolodopaulos looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Papolodopaulos just gets out of the way.
Papolodopaulos digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Papolodopaulos misses with a straight left.
Papolodopaulos loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Papolodopaulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Papolodopaulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papolodopaulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Papolodopaulos swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Papolodopaulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Papolodopaulos throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Papolodopaulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones slips a straight right by Papolodopaulos.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papolodopaulos.
As Papolodopaulos looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Papolodopaulos just gets out of the way.#T4#
Papolodopaulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostas Papolodopaulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Papolodopaulos. Beautiful body shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Papolodopaulos.
A left lands for Papolodopaulos.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Papolodopaulos.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Papolodopaulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Papolodopaulos looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab from Papolodopaulos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostas Papolodopaulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Papolodopaulos 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostas Papolodopaulos!
Our winner, Kostas Papolodopaulos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Somonov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Somonov is blocking nicely.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
Somonov lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Somonov blocks it.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Somonov.
Somonov pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones trying to stall but Somonov improves his position.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Somonov pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Somonov.
Somonov presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Somonov.
A short right from Somonov on the inside.
Somonov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somonov.
Somonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones looks winded!
Somonov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Somonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Somonov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Somonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Somonov pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Somonov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Somonov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Somonov digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Somonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Somonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Somonov.
Somonov lands a right hand.
Somonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Somonov is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Somonov lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Somonov finish him?
Somonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Somonov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Somonov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Somonov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jones's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jones drops to his knees and Somonov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Somonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Somonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Papolodopaulos throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Papolodopaulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papolodopaulos misses with a wild combination.
Papolodopaulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Papolodopaulos connects with a jab.
Papolodopaulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papolodopaulos swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves out of range as Papolodopaulos strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Papolodopaulos!
Papolodopaulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Papolodopaulos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Papolodopaulos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Papolodopaulos's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Papolodopaulos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Papolodopaulos seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
Papolodopaulos is looking for a sweep.
Papolodopaulos looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Papolodopaulos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Papolodopaulos tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Jones 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papolodopaulos wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papolodopaulos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Papolodopaulos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Papolodopaulos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Papolodopaulos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Papolodopaulos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Papolodopaulos is working to get back to half guard.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papolodopaulos can't escape the position.
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 Kostas Papolodopaulos 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#
Papolodopaulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kostas Papolodopaulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papolodopaulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones slips under a jab from Papolodopaulos.
Jones with the counter takedown but Papolodopaulos avoids it easily.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papolodopaulos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papolodopaulos throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Papolodopaulos throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Papolodopaulos misses with a straight left.
Papolodopaulos 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.
Papolodopaulos throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones with the counter takedown but Papolodopaulos avoids it easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papolodopaulos misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
John Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones passes into side control, despite Papolodopaulos's attempt to control the position.
Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones working away.
Papolodopaulos tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jones easily slips into full mount!
Papolodopaulos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Papolodopaulos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Papolodopaulos is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Jones controlling his opponent.
Papolodopaulos wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Papolodopaulos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Papolodopaulos throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Papolodopaulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papolodopaulos misses with a wild combination.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones slips a straight right by Papolodopaulos.
Jones with the counter takedown but Papolodopaulos avoids it easily.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papolodopaulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Papolodopaulos throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Papolodopaulos lands with a shot to the body.
Jones takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papolodopaulos.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Papolodopaulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kostas Papolodopaulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Papolodopaulos misses.
Papolodopaulos throws a one two combo.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Papolodopaulos.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Papolodopaulos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Papolodopaulos misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Papolodopaulos's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papolodopaulos wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Papolodopaulos there!
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Jones is continuing to stall.
Papolodopaulos wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Papolodopaulos tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Papolodopaulos trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jones controlling from mount.
Papolodopaulos is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papolodopaulos tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones avoids the attempt from Papolodopaulos to control.
Papolodopaulos is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones avoids the attempt from Papolodopaulos to control.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostas Papolodopaulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Papolodopaulos 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jones takes one on the button.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rossi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossi throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Good exchange - Rossi coming out on top.
Rossi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Gianluca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range. #T3#
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Rossi didn't expect that.
Jones prevents Rossi from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Rossi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianluca Rossi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Rossi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Rossi does no damage.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Gianluca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rossi won't be happy with that.
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.#T4#
Rossi 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.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Rossi bucks up and tries to throw Jones off but instead Jones has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianluca Rossi dominated that second round.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rossi scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Rossi does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Rossi.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
John Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Rossi throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rossi.
Jones with the counter takedown but Rossi avoids it easily.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossi is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Rossi circles away and we're back to standing.
Gianluca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones dives in and grabs Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Rossi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rossi defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianluca Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianluca Rossi!
Gianluca Rossi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Thomas misses. #T1#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Thomas looks winded!
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thomas is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Thomas is being controlled here. #T2#
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thomas!
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Thomas is trying to stand.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Thomas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas really wants to buck Jones off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeremy Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a hook
#TD#
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thomas. #T1#
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Thomas tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Thomas bucks up and tries to throw Jones off but instead Jones has got his back!
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thomas doesn't escape. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Thomas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones controlling the position well here. Thomas rolled but Jones kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling from the back.
John Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thomas trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Thomas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Jones dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a combination
#TD#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Thomas is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
Jones just content to control the position. #T3#
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thomas's back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Thomas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Thomas.
I think Thomas 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Armstrong gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Armstrong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Armstrong tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Armstrong 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 Armstrong but great work by Jones.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T1#
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB2#
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Armstrong 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. #T2##SUB2#
Armstrong has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Armstrong has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Armstrong on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Armstrong!
Kevin Armstrong got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Austin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Austin just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Austin clinches with his opponent.
Austin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Austin is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.#T1#
Jones trying to stall but Austin improves his position.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Austin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones is looking to control Austin's arms but Austin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.#CL2#
Austin closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones is looking to control Austin's arms but Austin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Austin manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Austin closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Austin prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Austin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Austin instigates a clinch.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Austin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones takes one on the button.#CL2#
Austin clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones jumps guard but Austin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T3#
Jones fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Jones slips under a jab from Austin.#CL2#
Austin clinches. #BC2#
Austin manages to break the clinch.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Austin finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Austin is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL2#
Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Austin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Austin misses the target.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Austin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Austin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Jones is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Austin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jones to the canvas! Jones doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Austin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Austin!
Charlie Austin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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