Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Anthony Jones throws a head kick but Ngannou Jones moves out of range.
Ngannou Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anthony Jones as he jumps to the side.
Ngannou Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Anthony Jones has knocked Ngannou Jones down with a huge combo! Anthony Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Ngannou Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ngannou Jones is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ngannou Jones has been cut.
Anthony Jones drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ngannou Jones's head, knocking him out cold! Anthony Jones is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Jones!

Event: CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Menendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menendez is in Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menendez is aware though and is defending well.
Jones looking to control. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Menendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Menendez wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Menendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Menendez is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Menendez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Menendez has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Goat Jones!

Event: OFK 399 - Wright Vs Edmonds
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edmonds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Wright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Wright clinches up with Edmonds and pushes him back against the cage.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edmonds prevents it.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edmonds backwards.
Edmonds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds. #TD#
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmonds is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Edmonds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright passes into half guard.
Edmonds wants to get back to full guard but Wright has mounted him!
Wright fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wright tries to control but Edmonds wriggling away.
Wright landing strikes from the mount and Edmonds is in trouble!
Wright landing punches.
Wright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edmonds is looking to escape. #T2#
Edmonds is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Wright is working for a guillotine from mount but Edmonds frees his head quite easily.
Edmonds is trying desperately to improve position.
Wright lands a big elbow.
Wright raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Edmonds tries to lock up and control but Wright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Edmonds can't escape the position.
Wright lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edmonds is still in real trouble! Can Wright finish him?
Wright trying to control but Edmonds is having none of it.
Edmonds seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright controlling from mount.
Wright trying to control but Edmonds is having none of it. #T4#
Edmonds is looking to improve his position but Wright isn't that keen on the idea.
Edmonds is in a horrible position here. Wright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Edmonds wants to control but Wright is having none of it.
Wright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wright trying to control but Edmonds is having none of it.
Edmonds tries to reverse the position but Wright maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Edmonds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Edmonds ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Edmonds is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Edmonds gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edmonds pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmonds.
Edmonds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright scores with a jab.
Edmonds throws a combination that misses
and Edmonds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edmonds doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edmonds swivels and escapes.
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!
Nice defenses there by Edmonds.
Wright misses with a looping left.#T1#
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edmonds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright fails with the takedown.
Edmonds throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright with a hook.
Edmonds works over Wright's head and body with a nice combination.
Wright looks for a takedown but Edmonds sprawls well.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Wright moves forwards but Edmonds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmonds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright scores with a nice head shot.
Wright checks a low kick from Edmonds.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Wright tries to bum rush Edmonds with a series of wild strikes but Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edmonds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edmonds throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Edmonds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wright counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Wright wants to clinch.
Wright lands an overhand right.
Edmonds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Edmonds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Edmonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Edmonds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmonds as he avoids it easily.
Edmonds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Edmonds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmonds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edmonds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wright.
Wright connects with a jab.#T4#
Edmonds lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Edmonds as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmonds tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmonds to the ground. Edmonds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wright sizes up Edmonds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edmonds throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Edmonds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Wright shoots in and bounces Edmonds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Edmonds wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds 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#
Wright stuffs the takedown attempt from Edmonds. Edmonds gets slowly back to his feet.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wright tries to clinch but Edmonds is having none of it.
Edmonds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Edmonds sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edmonds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Edmonds gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Edmonds throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Edmonds turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Edmonds manages to end up in side control.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Edmonds tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well. #T1#
Wright gets back to half guard.
Wright trying to control here.
Edmonds not doing much here.
Wright is looking to control Edmonds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wright avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edmonds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edmonds's back!
Edmonds is keeping busy.
Can Edmonds hold on?! Wright is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Edmonds can't escape the position.
Wright trying to control momentarily.
Wright connects with a big shot to the side of Edmonds's head. #T3#
Edmonds tries to break free. #SUB#
Wright looking for the RNC.
Edmonds wants to escape the position.
Wright lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wright lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
Wright looking for the choke but no joy.
Edmonds tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Wright putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Wright.
Edmonds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edmonds keeps trying to improve his position.
Edmonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright tries to control but Edmonds wriggling away.
Edmonds can't escape the position.
Wright controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright lands a big shot there that rocks Edmonds but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Time To Fight Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wright 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Time To Fight Wright!
Time To Fight Wright gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Frieberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Frieberg ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones throws a hook but Frieberg avoids it easily.
Frieberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Frieberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Frieberg.
Frieberg moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Frieberg's defenses.
Jones cracks Frieberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg takes one to the side of the head.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Frieberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frieberg.
Frieberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Jones looking to control.
Frieberg is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Frieberg has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Frieberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frieberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frieberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frieberg tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones's coaches at Shut Up & Train! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jones tries to kick Frieberg off but Frieberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Frieberg passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Frieberg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Frieberg wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Frieberg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frieberg is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Frieberg dominating with strikes here.
Frieberg avoids the attempt from Jones to control.#SUB2#
Frieberg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frieberg lands a big elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frieberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Frieberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Frieberg with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Frieberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Frieberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Frieberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Frieberg unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Frieberg looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to control but Frieberg is having none of it.#SUB2#
Frieberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T4#
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Frieberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frieberg dominating with strikes here.
Frieberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Frieberg wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Frieberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Frieberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frieberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frieberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ES#
Jones bucks Frieberg off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Frieberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frieberg.#TD2#
Frieberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Frieberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Frieberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well. #SUB2#
Frieberg seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Frieberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Frieberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Gregor Frieberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frieberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frieberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frieberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frieberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones is staying active underneath Frieberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Frieberg is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking to escape.#T2#
Frieberg wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Frieberg is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Frieberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Frieberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Frieberg is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frieberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frieberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Frieberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Frieberg in his half guard.
Frieberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frieberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Frieberg working some strikes from top position.
Frieberg looking to pass the guard.
Frieberg lands a couple of elbows.
Frieberg is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frieberg is controlling him.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frieberg wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Frieberg is having none of it. #T4#
Frieberg trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frieberg defends it easily.
Frieberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frieberg trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Frieberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones wants to sweep here but Frieberg controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frieberg postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Frieberg with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Frieberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a right hand that Frieberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Frieberg also avoids with ease.
Frieberg slips under a jab from Jones.#TD2#
Frieberg shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Frieberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Frieberg is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frieberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Frieberg stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frieberg prevents Jones from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Frieberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones regains half guard there - taking advantage of Frieberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Frieberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Frieberg sits in half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones tries to kick Frieberg off but Frieberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frieberg connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Frieberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Frieberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Frieberg lands a big elbow - Jones is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Frieberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Frieberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregor Frieberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FCL - 28
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Cable counters by clinching up.
Jones lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Larry Cable has been cut.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cable is trying to break free.
Cable stalling.
Cable is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Cable forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones has Cable pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cable manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cable is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Cable as the two fighters clinch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Cable manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broken Bones Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has Cable pressed against the cage, preventing Cable from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Cable tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Cable wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cable tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cable's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Larry Cable's cut even more.
Cable can't break the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Cable blocks it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Cable controls the action.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Cable avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Cable breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up but Cable circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cable moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cable misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Cable. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Cable listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a body punch but Cable moves out of range. #T2#
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cable.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Cable back into the cage.
Cable stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cable's brow.
Cable is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Cable controls the action.
Cable manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cable's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cable blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Cable turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cable takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Cable misses with a double jab #CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cable's defenses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Cable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Larry Cable's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cable can't break the clinch.
Cable can't break the clinch. #T4#
Cable trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cable into the cage.
Cable lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Cable wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cable prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Cable's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cable blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cable to keep the fight standing.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Cable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broken Bones Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Cable's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Jones rushes Cable and presses him up against the cage.
Cable misses with a knee strike.
Jones has Cable pressed against the cage, preventing Cable from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Cable.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones prevents Cable from breaking the clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Cable has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Cable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones blocks a body shot from Cable.
Cable dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Cable blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cable is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cable blocks an elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones tries a body shot but Cable blocks it.
Jones being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Cable digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Cable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cable has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cable manages to break the clinch.
Cable misses with a combination #TD#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cable!
Jones working the head with strikes. #ES2#
Cable throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cable throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Cable.
Cable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cable.
A head kick misses from Cable.
Cable checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Cable is having none of it.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cable.
A jab from Jones misses.
Cable keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cable thows a leg kick but Jones checks it #TD#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cable!

Cable throws Jones to one side and escapes!
Cable thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cable pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Cable follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cable misses with a body shot.
Cable misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Larry Cable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cable.
It appears Jones was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Jones pushes Cable up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cable cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones has Cable pressed against the cage, preventing Cable from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Cable wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Broken Bones Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Cable is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Cable controls his hands.
Cable is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cable lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Cable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cable lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Cable. #CL#
Jones clinches. #T4#
Jones keeps control of Cable as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cable avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cable.
Cable is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cable blocks an elbow strike.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cable gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broken Bones Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Cable is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cable has his back to the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Cable 's eye.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Cable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Cable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Larry Cable's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cable.
Decent striking displayed by Cable there.
Larry Cable seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cable avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cable swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Larry Cable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Cable comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cable misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Cable.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Cable is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cable presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Cable controls the action.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cable's defenses.
Cable wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cable blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Cable is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones tries to pull guard but Cable holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Cable controls his hands.
Cable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cable tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Cable is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cable lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Cable takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Larry Cable's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jones lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Larry Cable's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Broken Bones Jones!

Event: QFC Tournament 1188 Round 3
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a nice body shot.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Matthews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Auston Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamburger Jones.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Matthews rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it. #BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Matthews counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that. #T1#
Matthews trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matthews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily.
Jones looks winded!
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matthews content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Matthews stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #T3#
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matthews sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Matthews scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Matthews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matthews controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Auston Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Matthews.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#CL#
Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Matthews has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Matthews manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Matthews is controlling the pace.
Jones trying to hold on to Matthews's head to control him but Matthews postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily.
Auston Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Matthews not doing much here.
Jones gets full guard.
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthews lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hamburger Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Matthews.
Matthews connects with a looping right hand.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Matthews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matthews lands a body shot. #CL#
Matthews instigates a clinch.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews stalling against the cage.
Matthews lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
A body shot lands from Matthews. #T4#
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matthews digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
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!#TD#
Matthews has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Matthews has good solid back control here.
Jones is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Auston Matthews dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Jones shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matthews feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones fails with the takedown
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Matthews tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Auston Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamburger Jones.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Matthews lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Matthews changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones parries the strikes from Matthews easily there. Matthews is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Matthews throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hamburger Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews staying calm.
Auston Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Matthews working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews working the body and head with strikes.
Matthews controlling the position from side mount.
Matthews 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.#T3#
Matthews working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Matthews trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Matthews remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #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.
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.#CL#
Matthews rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Matthews has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matthews pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Matthews dives into Jones's guard.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Matthews is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Auston Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Auston Matthews!

Auston Matthews wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1188 Round 2
Date: May 02, 2024

#R1#
Boo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Boo misses with a wild combination.
Boo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boo's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Boo is keeping the position.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones won't allow Boo to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Boo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boo wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position. #SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jones seems to have locked his on tight now - Boo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jones, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hamburger Jones!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Jones Ii into the cage.
Jones Ii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws the left hand but Jones Ii avoids the punch easily.
Jones Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Jones Ii shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones Ii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson has Jones Ii pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones Ii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
Jones Ii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones Ii postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Jones Ii won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Jones Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Jones Ii throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
Jones Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Jones Ii saw that one coming.
Jones Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Jones Ii manages to avoid it.
Ricardo Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon Jones Ii.
Jones Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson cracks Jones Ii with a good jab.
Jones Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones Ii shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Jones Ii's defenses. #T3#
Jones Ii tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson takes a swing at Jones Ii's ribcage but misses.
Ricardo Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Jones Ii.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones Ii throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Jones Ii closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Jones Ii pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Jones Ii slips a straight right by Johnson.
Jones Ii blocks a jab.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Jones Ii moved out of range.
Jones Ii feints the counter takedown.
Jones Ii shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Jones Ii fails with the takedown.#T4#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Jones Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Jones Ii's head but Jones Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Jones Ii on that attempt.
Jones Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been informed that Jones Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones Ii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones Ii on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Jones Ii on that attempt.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Ii.
Jones Ii throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Ii throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones Ii can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Jones Ii clinches.
Jones Ii jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Jones Ii around his waist. Jones Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Ii misses with a knee strike.
Johnson works on Jones Ii's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones Ii is looking for a takedown.
Jones Ii missing with knees to the body.
Jones Ii being controlled against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Ricardo Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon Jones Ii.
Jones Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones Ii off to one side.
Johnson throws a hook but Jones Ii avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Johnson jabs Jones Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones Ii is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Jones Ii's head but Jones Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones Ii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones Ii throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Jones Ii slips under a jab from Johnson.
Ricardo Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones Ii's hands.
Jones Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson throws a right hand that Jones Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Ii also avoids with ease.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jones Ii slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Jones Ii's head back.
Johnson tries to bum rush Jones Ii with a series of wild strikes but Jones Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones Ii has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Jones Ii is rocked!#T3#
Jones Ii with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Jones Ii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones Ii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones Ii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones Ii is one step ahead there.
Jones Ii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.#T4#
Jones Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Jones Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Ii stops Johnson from standing up. #SUB2#
Jones Ii drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Jones Ii off! Jones Ii jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Jones Ii trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jones Ii slips the punch.
Jones Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Jones Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Ii dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Jones Ii's head and hops out.
Jones Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Jones Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jones Ii with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Jones Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Jones Ii ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Jones Ii defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Jones Ii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Jones Ii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones Ii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Jones Ii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control but Jones Ii postures up.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones Ii on the ground.#SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Jones Ii sits in half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Jones Ii postures up. #SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones Ii.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Johnson is looking to control Jones Ii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jones Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is looking to control Jones Ii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Jones Ii is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Jones Ii is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson desperately trying to maintain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Jon Jones Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Johnson!
Ricardo Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: QFC Tournament 1188 Round 1
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Boss misses with a straight left.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boss's half guard.
Boss is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Boss is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boss avoid being mounted?
Boss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working. #SUB2#
Jones is trying for a kimura here. Boss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamburger Jones!

Event: UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Mantzurin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Mantzurin loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Mantzurin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Mantzurin to work.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.#BC2#
Mantzurin breaks from the clinch.
Mantzurin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mantzurin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
HW Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monni Mantzurin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Mantzurin rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones misses with some punches. #T1#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Mantzurin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantzurin's elbow.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantzurin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Mantzurin blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Mantzurin breaks the clinch.
Mantzurin tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Mantzurin moves out of range.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Mantzurin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mantzurin tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Mantzurin misses with a two punch combination. #T2##TD2#
Mantzurin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Mantzurin getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping busy.
Jones tries to roll over but Mantzurin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mantzurin pulls his head out easily.
Jones has a hand on Mantzurin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mantzurin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mantzurin lands a heavy elbow.
Mantzurin wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. #T3##SU2#
Mantzurin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Mantzurin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Mantzurin has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Mantzurin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #BC2#
Mantzurin manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Mantzurin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mantzurin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
A short right from Mantzurin.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Monni Mantzurin's cut even more.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantzurin controls his hands.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mantzurin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mantzurin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Mantzurin trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mantzurin into the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Mantzurin.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Monni Mantzurin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones prevents Mantzurin from breaking the clinch.
Mantzurin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantzurin's elbow.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Mantzurin takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Monni Mantzurin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mantzurin avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Mantzurin can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Mantzurin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mantzurin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mantzurin controls the action.
Mantzurin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Mantzurin prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monni Mantzurin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monni Mantzurin's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mantzurin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Mantzurin gets a clinch.
Mantzurin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Mantzurin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mantzurin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mantzurin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Mantzurin dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Jones has his feet on Mantzurin's thighs here. He's pushed Mantzurin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mantzurin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). HW Jones!
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Hoffman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Hoffman keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is trying to control the position but Hoffman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hoffman is defending well. Jones quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hoffman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jones celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Jones!

Event: ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Braven checks a low kick from Jones.
Braven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Braven's guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Braven has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braven's guard.
Braven 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.
Braven keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braven has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Braven has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Braven on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tervur Braven!
Tervur Braven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kormier's half guard.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Kormier defends the submission attempt.
Jones is pressing down on Kormier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kormier is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones is looking to advance position but Kormier won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kormier sees it coming and defends easily.
Kormier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kormier.
Kormier trying to control the position.
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Kormier pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kormier is in guard.#REVR#
Kormier trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kormier trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Kormier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kormier cracks Jones with a big elbow. #SUB#
Kormier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Kormier laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Kormier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looks winded!
Kormier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kormier trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kormier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kormier pulls his head out easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Kormier.
Kormier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kormier prevents Jones from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Kormier from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kormier 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denise Kormier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kormier scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Kormier wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones has control of Kormier's left arm, preventing Kormier from doing any damage.
Kormier postures up.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Kormier wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kormier 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kormier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kormier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Kormier's attempts to control the action.
Kormier landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Jones wants to hold on but Kormier pushes him away.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Kormier's attempts to control the action.
Kormier controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Kormier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones tries to hold on but Kormier pushes him away.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Kormier there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kormier.
Kormier with good strikes from the mount here!
Kormier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kormier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kormier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Denise Kormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kormier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kormier landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kormier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Kormier maintains control.
Kormier raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kormier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kormier lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kormier working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denise Kormier dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kormier closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kormier pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones postures up. #SUB#
Kormier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control but Kormier is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kormier keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kormier keeps moving.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kormier is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kormier leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Kormier rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Midget Mode Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kormier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. #BC#
Kormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kormier dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kormier controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Kormier defends easily.
Kormier is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Kormier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is not content to let Kormier control the position.
Kormier slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.#SUB#
Kormier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kormier. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kormier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Kormier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Kormier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Denise Kormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denise Kormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kormier 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Denise Kormier!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Denise Kormier!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Denise Kormier!

Denise Kormier wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a body shot. #TD#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rivera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
Rivera trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivera passes into half guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rivera is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Rivera seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rivera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Rivera.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is staying active underneath Rivera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
We've been hearing that Rivera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Rivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Rivera sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rivera is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T4#
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to keep Rivera in close. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Rivera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rivera shoots and misses #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Rivera lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Rivera seems unphased.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Jones.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#T1#
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Rivera feinted with a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Jones.#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
Jones connects with the punch.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones cracks Rivera with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rivera tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rivera is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Jones!

Event: OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Pauschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Pauschi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pauschi throws a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Pauschi stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright blocks a head kick by Pauschi.
Pauschi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pauschi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pauschi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Pauschi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright thuds his right hand into Pauschi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pauschi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Chris Pauschi has been cut.
Pauschi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauschi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range. #T1#
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pauschi tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pauschi to the ground. Pauschi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pauschi takes one on the button.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright tries to counter with a takedown but Pauschi is quick to defend against it.
Wright checks a leg kick.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Pauschi lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Wright works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Wright.
Pauschi misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wright showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wright in particular looking to stall.
Wright stalling away here and it's allowed Pauschi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright trying to control but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Wright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wright trying to control but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pauschi keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pauschi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pauschi has his hands on Wright's head, controlling the position.
Pauschi keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Pauschi wants to stand but Wright is controlling the position.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pauschi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pauschi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wright slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
Pauschi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pauschi keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Pauschi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pauschi throws a nice head kick!
Time To Fight Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wright shoots for a takedown but Pauschi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Pauschi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wright to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pauschi keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauschi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there. #T1#
Pauschi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pauschi is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Wright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pauschi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pauschi wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.#SUB#
Wright is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pauschi has his hands clasped together but Wright extends and breaks Pauschi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wright.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Time To Fight Wright!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Time To Fight Wright waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Paulson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paulson.
Paulson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paulson scores with a knee to the head.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Beckley blocks it.
Paulson landing knees to the head.
Our sources have told us that Beckley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Beckley tries to land knees in the clinch but Paulson avoids the damage to the body.
Paulson gets through Beckley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paulson stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paulson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Beckley blocks a body shot from Paulson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paulson.
Beckley looking to throw knees to the head but Paulson is blocking nicely.
Beckley throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulson.
Beckley effectively controlling the action here.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Beckley is blocking nicely.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beckley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beckley digs a right hand underneath Paulson's ribcage. Paulson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Beckley blocks it.
Paulson slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Beckley tries to work over Paulson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Beckley blocks with his arms.
Beckley crunches a lovely knee into Paulson's ribcage.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Beckley blocks with his arms.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Beckley lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Beckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paulson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulson looks to land a right hand but Beckley moved out of range.
Paulson lands a body shot.
Paulson wants to clinch up but Beckley keeps it at a distance.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Paulson.#CL2#
Paulson has closed the distance and engaged Beckley in a clinch.
Beckley looking to throw knees to the head but Paulson is blocking nicely.
Beckley pushes Paulson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Paulson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beckley misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aeson Beckley has been cut.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Beckley has Paulson pushed against the cage.
Beckley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paulson avoids it.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beckley blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Beckley is blocking nicely.
Beckley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beckley is trying to force a seperation but Paulson has the dominant position.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beckley blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulson tries to land knees in the clinch but Beckley avoids the damage to the body.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Beckley.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beckley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paulson's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Paulson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aeson Beckley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paulson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Paulson clinches up against the cage.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson tries to stall but Beckley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jake Paulson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Beckley is blocking nicely.
Paulson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paulson landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Beckley is rocked!
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oh Beckley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Beckley blocks it.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paulson.
Paulson jerks Beckley's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Beckley drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Paulson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Paulson because Beckley was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jake Paulson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jake Paulson waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Dandrakulo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dandrakulo after a bit of a struggle.
Dandrakulo prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dandrakulo. #CUT#It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Good body shot from Dandrakulo.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dandrakulo is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Dandrakulo controls his hands.
Dandrakulo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Dandrakulo blocks it. #BC#
Dandrakulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Dandrakulo sprawls well.
Samson Dandrakulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo with a nice cross.
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 combination from Dandrakulo does no damage.
Dandrakulo throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Dandrakulo sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Dandrakulo avoids it this time.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Dandrakulo counters with a left to the body.
Dandrakulo's corner calls for a 1-2. Dandrakulo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Jones moves away from the strike by Dandrakulo.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Dandrakulo as Jones shoots in.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo is out of range.
Dandrakulo cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones shoots and misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a straight right hand.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Dandrakulo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Dandrakulo scores with a leg kick.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dandrakulo cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Dandrakulo clinches with his opponent.
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!#BC#
Dandrakulo manages to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Dandrakulo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dandrakulo.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Dandrakulo finish him?
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dandrakulo defends well and Jones ends up having to push Dandrakulo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Dandrakulo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Dandrakulo lands a hook that stumbles Jones back into the cage. Dandrakulo follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jones to the canvas! Dandrakulo pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jones has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Jones takes one on the button.
Yksi throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Yksi is having none of it.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yksi checks it well.
Jones wants to clinch up but Yksi keeps it at a distance.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Yksi pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Yksi moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Yksi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yksi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Black Beast Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yksi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yksi throws out the jab.
Yksi throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones slips a straight right by Yksi.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Yksi counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Jones! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Yksi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Projekti Yksi!
During a confident post fight interview, Projekti Yksi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Double J Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dream paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dream was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Dream wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dream circles away.
Dream avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Dream shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Dream swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Dream lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Dream waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC#Jones is rocked!#T1#
Dream lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Jones - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Dream!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emerald Dream!
During a confident post fight interview, Emerald Dream thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Steele tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steele staying out of range there.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Steele presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Steele takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones looks winded!
Steele dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and Steele unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Steele screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Steele!

Event: FCL - 19
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Hutchinson.
Hutchinson is trying to break free.
Hutchinson fails to pull guard.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hutchinson controls the action.
Jones has Hutchinson pressed against the cage, preventing Hutchinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Jones. #CUT#It looks like Trent Hutchinson has been cut.
Hutchinson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Hutchinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Hutchinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Hutchinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hutchinson jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Broken Bones Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Hutchinson.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hutchinson's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hutchinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Hutchinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones tries a body shot but Hutchinson blocks it.
Hutchinson stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hutchinson's brow.
Hutchinson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hutchinson has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Jones pulls guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hutchinson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hutchinson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hutchinson is aware though and is defending well.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping full guard, as Hutchinson tries to pass. #SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hutchinson frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! Hutchinson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Broken Bones Jones!

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