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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Welch 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones. #CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Welch in a clinch.
#TD#
Welch successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Welch 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 Welch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch is trying to get back to half guard.
Welch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Welch is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Welch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Welch is trying to get back to full guard.
Welch keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can. #ES#
Welch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Jones fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Welch manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Welch darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.#TD#
Welch jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Welch wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Welch is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Welch is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Welch is one step ahead there.
Welch wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Welch'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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Welch forces his way into half guard.
Welch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #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 wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Welch.
Welch controlling from mount.
Welch prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Welch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Welch 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##TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Welch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Welch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Welch keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Welch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Welch managing to control the position. #T1#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch striking from the bottom.
Jones wants to control from the top but Welch keeps moving.
Welch wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Welch is looking to escape.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Welch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Welch getting side control.
Welch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Welch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB#
Jones is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Welch has latched onto it... Big trouble! Welch pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jones is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Welch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Welch! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Smith instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Smith 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 Smith off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Jones.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Smith rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T1#
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Smith 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jones postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Smith fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith avoids the body shot from Jones.
#TD2#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Smith 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 throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Jones controls the position.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Jones is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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 Ronny Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Jones tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith 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 throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1##SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ronny Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Ronny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jones.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ronny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Smith pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#T3##TD2#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith controls the position. #T4#
Jones wants to control but Smith postures up.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Jones shoots in.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ronny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jones.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T1#
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith trying to control the position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Smith misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Jones decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Jones gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Kane Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HERO:3
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Evans 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 keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Evans looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Evans drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans slips nicely into half guard.
Evans wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #T2#
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Evans decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
#T3#
Evans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Evans forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Thomas Evans has been cut.
Evans darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Evans into the cage. #BC#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.#CL#
Evans rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD#
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Evans has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Evans wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Evans'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.#R2#
Evans misses with the combination.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Jones ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Jones tries to break free but Evans pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans 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#
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Evans stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Evans decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Evans ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Evans jumps guard but Jones stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Evans pulls guard successfully.
Evans managing to control the position.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thomas Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to stand up but Evans is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Evans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jones.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
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 Evans walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Evans here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Evans tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off 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.
Evans thows a leg kick but Jones checks it #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Evans wants to stall.
Evans tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Evans shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Evans wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEvans.#TD#
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones tries to kick Evans off in order to stand up. Evans Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Evans landing a few strikes.
Evans is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones tries to bench press Evans off him but Evans keeps the position.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Evans has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Evans goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Evans's guard.
#T4#
Evans doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Evans pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Evans! |
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Event:
HERO
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones thows a leg kick but Carson checks it
and Carson counters with a one-two to the body.
Carson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carson manages to circle out of the way.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Carson blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carson.
Kane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Carson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Carson.
Carson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Carson clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carson wants to break free but Jones has control.
#TD2#
Carson pulls Jones into guard.
#SUB2#
Carson 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.
Carson 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#
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.#SUB2#
Carson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carson pulls Jones in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Carson tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Carson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Jones pulls guard.
Jones controlling Carson's posture.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Carson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is pulling down on Carson's head. It's preventing any offense from Carson, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carson looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carson misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carson's waist but Carson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Carson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones prevents Carson from breaking the clinch.
Carson tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carson tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Jones misses with a double jab.
Carson takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Carson avoids the damage to the body.
Carson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Carson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kane Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carson fails with the takedown.
Carson lands a head kick!
Carson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Carson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones. #T2#
Carson looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Carson.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Carson has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carson is defending well for now.
Carson effectively controlling the action here.
Carson is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
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 Carson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Carson on that attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Carson. Carson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Carson. Carson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into Carson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SU#
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Carson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Jones 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Carson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones shoots and misses #CL2#
and Carson counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carson.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carson jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Carson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carson but Carson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Carson tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Jones dodges the punch combination from Carson.
Carson throws a body kick that misses.
Carson tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carson shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Carson shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Carson up against the cage.#T2#
Carson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones blocks a body shot from Carson.
Jones tries to pull guard but Carson won't allow it.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Carson stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carson 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 Carson off to one side.
Carson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carson.
Carson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Carson avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Carson drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
#BC2#
Carson breaks from the clinch.
Jones fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Carson moves into the clinch.#T3#
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 Carson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Carson against the cage.
#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Carson closes the distance and clinches.
Carson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Carson wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carson can't get the takedown.
#T4##BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carson somewhat.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carson.
Carson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carson to the ground. Carson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carson is looking to clinch.
Harris Carson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harris Carson.
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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Jones! |
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