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Event:
SMFL 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Amagov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amagov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amagov looking to pass the guard.
Amagov 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#
Amagov trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amagov is keeping the position for now.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Amagov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amagov wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Amagov controlling Jones's posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Amagov keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Amagov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amagov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jones keeping full guard, as Amagov tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amagov defends it easily.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Amagov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones keeping full guard, as Amagov tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Amagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Amagov off balance momentarily.
Amagov dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Amagov's head and hops out.#TD#
Amagov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to roll over but Amagov keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Amagov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amagov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Amagov as he checks the leg kick.
Amagov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones has Amagov pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Amagov looking for a takedown.
Amagov can't get the takedown.
Jones wants to break free but Amagov has control.
Jones taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Amagov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amagov wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amagov moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Amagov counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Petr Amagov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amagov trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Amagov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Amagov's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Jones won't allow Amagov to sweep him here. #T3#
Amagov seems keen to control Jones's posture.#SUB#
Amagov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Amagov up and slammed him! Amagov can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Amagov is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #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 is looking to take a break and control but Amagov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amagov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amagov tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Amagov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones lands a high kick!
Nathaniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amagov 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 can't find room to land a body shot as Amagov controls the action.
Amagov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Amagov gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully.
Amagov won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #T1#
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amagov controls the pace.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Amagov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Amagov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amagov wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Amagov wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amagov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Amagov is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Amagov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Amagov's side.
Jones avoids the body shot from Amagov.
#T3#
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a right hand that Amagov ducks under and follows up with a left that Amagov also avoids with ease.
Amagov attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Amagov shoots in.
Jones throws a series of punches but Amagov moves out of range.
Amagov looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Amagov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Amagov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amagov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amagov wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Amagov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amagov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathaniel Jones.
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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nathaniel Jones! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 7
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones is looking to clinch but Moustaffa is avoiding it.
Jones slips a straight right by Moustaffa.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Moustaffa slips under a jab.
Moustaffa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moustaffa circles away quickly and effectively.
Moustaffa staying out of range there.
We've been told by Moustaffa's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Moustaffa has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Moustaffa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Nice body punch from Moustaffa. #T1#
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Moustaffa gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Moustaffa lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moustaffa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moustaffa lands a nice uppercut.
Moustaffa lands a left hand.
Moustaffa cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Moustaffa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Moustaffa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Moustaffa improves position.
Moustaffa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moustaffa.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moustaffa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moustaffa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Jones is rocked!#T2#
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
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.
Moustaffa scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moustaffa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moustaffa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moustaffa stalls.
Moustaffa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moustaffa prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Moustaffa gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.#T3#
Moustaffa is working Jones over against the cage.
Good body shot from Moustaffa.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moustaffa.
Moustaffa stalls.
Jones stalling.
Moustaffa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Moustaffa. #CUT#It looks like Nathaniel Jones has been cut.
Moustaffa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones is looking to control Moustaffa's arms but Moustaffa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Moustaffa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Moustaffa controls the action.
Moustaffa digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moustaffa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Moustaffa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Moustaffa lands with a light punch inside.
Moustaffa lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Moustaffa lands a nice uppercut.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Moustaffa finish him?
Moustaffa lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Moustaffa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moustaffa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones tries to clinch up but Moustaffa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jones to the mat! Jones covers up and Moustaffa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aahad Moustaffa!
Aahad Moustaffa is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Aahad Moustaffa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Bangkok
Date: Jun 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Jack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack swinging wildly here.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Jack.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kangaroo Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jack lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Nathaniel Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack misses with a double jab.
Jack throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jack's head.
Jack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Jack scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Jack swinging wildly here.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Jack feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Jack then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Jack backing up. Jack nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jack throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jack throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jack moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jack lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones slips under a jab from Jack.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
Jack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Jack looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Jack just gets out of the way.
A combination from Jack does no damage. #CL#
Jones pushes Jack up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jack can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.
Jack tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the ropes.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
#T1#
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jones keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is trying to stall.
#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack misses with a double jab.
Donk. Jack catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.#T2#
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jack misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nathaniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kangaroo Jack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nathaniel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack misses with the combination.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Kangaroo Jack has been cut.
A punch combination from Jones misses. #T1#
Jack misses with the combination.
Jack 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.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#Jack is rocked!
Jones tries to clinch there but Jack circles away.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Jack scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Jack's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
As Jack looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Jack just gets out of the way.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Jack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kangaroo Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jack misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Jack scores with a punch to the head.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kangaroo Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kangaroo Jack! |
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Event:
S-1 Fight Club 1
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheetah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Cheetah.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Cheetah improves position.
Cheetah told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cheetah wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cheetah.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Cheetah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheetah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Cheetah backing up. Cheetah nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Cheetah has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Cheetah tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones pushes Cheetah away with a front kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Cheetah moves out of range easily.
Himayalan Cheetah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Cheetah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Cheetah breaks from the clinch.
Cheetah lands a front kick.
Cheetah wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Cheetah wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Cheetah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Cheetah is looking to clinch. #T2#
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cheetah is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Cheetah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones avoids the head kick by Cheetah.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheetah throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheetah thinking.
Cheetah lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cheetah eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Cheetah has managed to clinch.
Cheetah pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cheetah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones dominated that 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.#R2#
Cheetah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Cheetah rushes Jones and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cheetah stalls. #BC2#
Cheetah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cheetah wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Cheetah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheetah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheetah is looking to clinch.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cheetah forces Jones back against the ropes and clinches.
Jones being controlled against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Cheetah looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cheetah missing with knees to the body.
Cheetah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cheetah instigates a clinch.
Jones avoiding damage as Cheetah throws knees to the body.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheetah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nathaniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones looks to land a combination but Cheetah avoids it well. #T2#
No joy there for Cheetah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Cheetah with an uppercut!#CL2#
Cheetah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Cheetah forces Jones back against the ropes and clinches.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Cheetah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Jones rushes Cheetah and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Cheetah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cheetah wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathaniel 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. 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 throws a series of strikes that have Cheetah backpedaling.
Nathaniel Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheetah blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheetah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheetah moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Cheetah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Cheetah has Jones up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cheetah misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheetah working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Cheetah to work.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cheetah obliges.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheetah wants to clinch.
Nathaniel Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheetah doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Cheetah is looking to clinch.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Cheetah forces Jones back against the ropes and clinches.
Cheetah trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheetah into the ropes.
Cheetah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2#
Cheetah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cheetah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Himayalan Cheetah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cheetah throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheetah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Cheetah closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Jones being controlled against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheetah crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Himayalan Cheetah.
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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nathaniel Jones! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Kobe
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Meesang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meesang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Meesang counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Nathaniel Jones has been cut.
Meesang connects with a quick right hand that sends Jones tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Manalili Meesang!
Manalili Meesang is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Manalili Meesang gave a big smile as he said ' I just want to say thanks to my sponsors Conviction. The best way to win a fight in style!'. |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka II
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Bukkake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Bukkake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bukkake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Bukkake will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Bukkake has Jones up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bukkake misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to break free but Bukkake has control.
Bukkake wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Bukkake gets an underhook and turns Jones into the ropes.
Jones leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones tries to stall but Bukkake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Bukkake has denied him.
Jones is working Bukkake over against the ropes.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Bukkake won't allow it.
Bukkake misses with some punches.
Bukkake has Jones pushed against the ropes.
Bukkake is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Bukkake tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bukkake lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Bukkake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukkake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukkake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Bukkake settles back down.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bukkake is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukkake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bukkake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Bukkake misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Bukkake moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bukkake has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harem Bukkake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bukkake looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bukkake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bukkake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bukkake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bukkake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones lands a nice hook to Bukkake's body. Bukkake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukkake closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body. #T1##CL#
Bukkake clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Bukkake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bukkake throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Bukkake 's knee.
Bukkake works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Bukkake doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Good shot there by Bukkake.#CL#
Bukkake closes the distance and clinches.
Bukkake dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jones tries to stall but Bukkake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bukkake is keeping busy.
Bukkake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Bukkake trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Bukkake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bukkake trying to land knees to the body.
Jones letting Bukkake take a breather here.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukkake throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Nathaniel Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bukkake misses with a series of wild punches.
Nathaniel Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bukkake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bukkake throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Bukkake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bukkake tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bukkake as Jones tries to tie him up.
Bukkake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bukkake lands a shoulder strike. #T1##BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Bukkake instigates a clinch.
Bukkake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bukkake stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Bukkake has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Bukkake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bukkake tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Bukkake backing up. Bukkake nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Bukkake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bukkake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukkake wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Bukkake against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bukkake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukkake misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Bukkake.
Harem Bukkake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukkake misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Harem Bukkake.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Jones! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Yokohama- FW F
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Bizo throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Bizo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bizo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Bizo's side.
Bizo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bizo misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Bizo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizo missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizo swinging wildly here.
Bizo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Joopu Bizo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Bizo.
Bizo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bizo, pushing him back against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bizo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones stalling against the ropes.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Bizo throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bizo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bizo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
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.
Some wild striking there from Bizo.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Bizo is looking for a counter combo.
Bizo throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Bizo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Bizo backing up. Bizo nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##CL#
Bizo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones prevents Bizo from breaking the clinch.
Jones is looking to control Bizo's arms but Bizo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the ropes.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizo is defending well for now.
Bizo blocks a body shot from Jones. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizo throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Bizo lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Nathaniel Jones has been cut.
Bizo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Bizo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Bizo backing up. Bizo nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Bizo tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Bizo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizo.
Bizo lands with a left to the head.
Bizo 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.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathaniel Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bizo misses with a two punch combination.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizo.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Bizo misses.
Some wild striking there from Bizo.
Nathaniel Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Bizo.
Bizo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Bizo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Bizo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bizo misses with a two punch combination.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bizo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab from Bizo.
Bizo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joopu Bizo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizo misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Bizo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizo misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Bizo. #T2#
Bizo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bizo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones wants to clinch.
Bizo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Bizo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Nathaniel Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Bizo.
#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Bizo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bizo misses with a wild combination.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the ropes.#T4#
Jones misses with the head strike.
Bizo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bizo.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Bizo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizo throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bizo throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
As Bizo backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Bizo manages to avoid it all.
Bizo tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bizo connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Bizo scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Bizo. Those never looked like landing.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Bizo off balance momentarily.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizo.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Bizo takes the fight into the clinch.
Bizo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones is looking to control Bizo's arms but Bizo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the ropes.
Nathaniel Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the ropes by Bizo. Bizo maintains the clinch.
Bizo just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizo controls his hands.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizo's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Bizo tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Bizo dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A low kick from Bizo is predictable there
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
A combination from Bizo does no damage. #T4#
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Bizo throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bizo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Jones tenderised Bizo's leg. Bizo is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Joopu Bizo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizo misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathaniel 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bernier tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Bernier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Bernier looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.#CL#
Bernier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Bernier gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bernier.
A short body shot lands from Bernier as the two fighters clinch.
Bernier lands a left hand.
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!
Bernier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1##BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Bernier throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bernier wants to stand back up but Jones manages to pass into side control.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
More stalling from Jones.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones thumps Bernier with a low kick.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Bernier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernier looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a head kick but Bernier moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bernier fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bernier defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bernier. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nathaniel Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bernier tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Bernier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Nathaniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bernier is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Jones content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bernier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The adventures of Jones the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Bernier tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yet more stalling tactics from Jones.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernier has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Jones 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#
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Bernier finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Bernier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bernier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Bernier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Bernier.
Bernier just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier misses with a body shot.
Bernier throws a leg kick
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bernier tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Bernier motions for Jones to come forward. Bernier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bernier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Bernier misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Remi Bernier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernier tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Bernier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bernier misses the jab.
Bernier takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bernier.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bernier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bernier moves to clinch but Jones breaks away #TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bernier!
Bernier tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nathaniel Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nathaniel Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Bernier really wants to buck Jones off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Bernier has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Remi Bernier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones controlling the position well here. Bernier rolled but Jones kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#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.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernier is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Jones! |
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