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Event:
OFC 315: Demons
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fo doesn't seem bothered though. Fo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fo gets slowly back to his feet. Jones lands with a good body shot. Jones lands a head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Tung Fo has been cut. Jones misses with a looping right.#CL# Fo moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fo backwards. Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Fo.
Fo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fo blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fo. Fo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Fo jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Fo looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
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!#SUB# Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1# Jones is looking to stand up but Fo won't let him. #SUB# Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Fo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Fo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Jones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones is looking to defend but Fo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones! Fo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tung Fo! A victorious Tung Fo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 309: Shankoli vs Dall
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Decent striking displayed by Jones there. Jones throws a hook to the side of Daddy's head but Daddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Daddy thows a left - swing and a miss! A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet. Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones scores with a punch to the head.#CUT# It looks like Voodoo Daddy has been cut. Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jab by Jones.#ROC# Daddy is rocked! Daddy misses with a two punch combination.
Daddy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? Daddy misses with a looping right. Jones walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Daddy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jones swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Daddy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones! Tom Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 304: Barca vs Camacho
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1# Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Justice. Justice dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2# Justice pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch. Justice lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Justice looks winded! A short left from Jones. Jones lands a body shot. Jones lands a nice uppercut. Jones lands a nice uppercut. Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jones tries to throw a body punch but Justice avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice left hand lands by Jones.
#ROC# Justice is rocked! Jones scores with a shoulder strike. Justice is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? A head punch blocked on the inside by Justice. Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Justice blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Justice. Justice wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1# Jones throws a head punch that misses. Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Justice is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Tom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Justice. Justice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones gets through Justice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jones creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Justice's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Justice drops to his knees and Jones pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones! Tom Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KOFC 55 - Obama vs Sobis
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# Nice jab there from Grice. Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Grice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. Grice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones. A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Grice does a little dance to reset his feet. Grice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice jab there from Jones. Grice throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones. Grice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones is looking to counter punch. Jones misses the jab. Grice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Grice. Jones misses the body punch and Grice counters with a straight right hand. Grice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Grice blocks a jab. Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jones misses with a hook
and Grice counters with a nice leg kick. Jones checks a leg kick. #T1# Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook. Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! Jones swings for the body but Grice moves out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jones misses with a hook. Grice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Grice lands with a nice body kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Grice. Jones lands with a straight right. Grice didn't see that one coming. The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big left from Jones misses. Jones throws a looping overhand right but Grice ducks down to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones misses with a looping right. Grice follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2# Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Grice throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Grice is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks. Grice throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. Jones walks into a jab. Jones scores with a hook to the body. Grice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grice manages to avoid it. Jones misses with an uppercut. Grice saw that one coming. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd cheers as Grice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though. Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grice.
Grice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Grice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3# Jab from Jones. Grice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. Grice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jones looks to land a left hand but Grice moved out of range nicely. Jones looks to throw the jab but Grice is out of range. Jones misses with a straight left. Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Good exchange - Grice coming out on top. Jones lands a head shot. Grice scores with a slapping inside leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Grice. Jones connects with a single shot there. Grice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones connects with a body shot.#T4# Jones throws a body shot but no joy. Grice slips under a jab. Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A jab lands there for Jones. Grice lands a right hook to the body.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. Grice throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grice. Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grice moves away. Grice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Grice throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Grice counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grice lands a jab to the nose. Grice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jones looks to land a right hand but Grice moved out of range. A big right from Jones misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Jones will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Grice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Grice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones. The crowd cheers as Grice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though. Grice blocks a jab. Donk. Grice catches Jones right on the button with a cross. Jones throws a hook but Grice avoids it easily. Grice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grice lands a jab to Jones's midsection. Jones lands with a straight right. Grice didn't see that one coming. Jones throws a body punch but Grice moves out of range. Jones backing away here, and Grice unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Jones slips a jab from Grice. Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jones throws a hook but Grice avoids it easily. Jones slips a straight right by Grice. A jab lands there for Jones. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.#T1# Grice throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a left to the body. Jones lands a body shot.
Jones throws a hook but Grice avoids it easily. Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones cracks Grice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Grice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grice scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one. Grice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones. Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jones misses with a looping right. Jones throws a lazy right hand but Grice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Grice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. This has been an exciting period of action! Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grice doesn't seem phased though. Grice connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones throws a hook but Grice avoids it easily. Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Grice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily. Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grice.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Grice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grice misses with a body shot.
Grice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage! Jones misses the shot to the body. Grice thumps Jones with a low kick. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. Grice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Grice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Jones throws a body punch but Grice moves out of range. Grice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Grice counter with a right hand. Grice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Grice makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2# Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grice to score an easy takedown into full guard. Grice with a flurry of punches that miss. Grice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Grice advances position into side control!#T4# Grice misses with the ground and pound. The strikes coming from Grice are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Grice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Grice missing with punches from the back. Grice missing with punches from the back. Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Grice will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Jones throws a lazy right hand but Grice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jones missing with a left hand there. Grice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Grice throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem. Grice looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grice. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grice! But no joy. Jones staying out of range there. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grice thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones. Jones loads up on a big right hand but Grice slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grice. Jones throws a looping overhand right but Grice ducks down to avoid it. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jones misses the body punch enabling Grice to counter with a crisp jab. Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Grice counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1# Grice misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. Jones misses with an uppercut
and Grice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jones misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Donk. Grice catches Jones right on the button with a cross. Grice misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. Good exchange - Jones coming out on top. Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Grice off the cage and back into range. Jones throws a body punch but Grice moves out of range. Grice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react. Grice loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch. Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Grice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grice lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grice connects with a single shot there. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. A big right from Jones misses. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Grice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Grice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grice walks into a straight right hand from Jones. Jones moves out of range as Grice strikes. Grice avoids the body shot from Jones.
Grice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Grice. Gary Grice seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice uppercut lands for Grice. That snapped Jones's head back.
Grice slips a jab from Jones. Jones staying out of range there. A jab from Jones misses. #T3# Grice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Grice. Jones misses with a hook
and Grice counters with a lovely shot to the body. Grice jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones throwing a counter right hand but Grice manages to avoid it. Grice misses with a straight right. Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grice. Grice obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grice. Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Grice moves out of range as Jones strikes. It seemed like Grice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grice lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jones misses with a left hand and Grice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice defenses there by Jones. Grice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Grice throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem. Grice lands with a slapping head kick. #T4# Grice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grice moves out of range of the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Grice. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet. Jones misses with a hook. Grice ducked under it nicely. Nice body punch from Grice. Jones looks to throw the jab but Grice is out of range. Jones throws a lazy right hand but Grice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grice misses with a low kick. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grice lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Grice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grice. Grice obviously looking to wear him down.
Grice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Gary Grice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Grice has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Grice! During a confident post fight interview, Gary Grice thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 47 - Karelin vs Obama 3
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Diehard with a nice cross. Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diehard sees it coming and avoids it easily. Diehard tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.#TD# Diehard shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth. Diehard tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #ES2# Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Jones misses. Jones missing with a left hand there. Diehard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Diehard avoids the body shot from Jones.
#TD# Diehard shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2# Jones wriggles free and stands up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Diehard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Diehard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diehard avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Diehard takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Jones can't break the clinch.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses. Diehard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Diehard digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank. Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diehard lands a right hand. #BC2# Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Diehard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react. Diehard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Diehard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Diehard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diehard circles away quickly and effectively. Diehard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. Diehard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jones misses with a body punch
#CL# and Diehard moves into the clinch.#BC2# Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diehard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely. Jones throws a body shot but no joy. Diehard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# Diehard connects with a body shot. Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Diehard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2# Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Diehard moves out of range of the strikes. Diehard moves out of range of the strikes. Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Diehard. Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diehard. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones. Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Diehard defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. #TD# Diehard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Jones throws a combination that misses and Diehard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diehard. Diehard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD# Diehard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Diehard works his way into full mount! Jones has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T3##ES2# Jones manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. A jab from Jones finds it's way through Diehard's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Bruce Diehard has been cut.#TD# Diehard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Jones pushes Diehard off and gets back to his feet. Diehard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.#CL# Diehard gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Diehard has double underhooks. Jones working hard to break the clinch. Jones tries a body shot but Diehard blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land. Jones has had enough of the clinch but Diehard keeps him there for the moment. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. Diehard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# Diehard has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4# Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Diehard 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. Diehard is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Diehard has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Diehard has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Diehard couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Diehard! An out of breath Bruce Diehard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KOFC 41 - Jones vs Sionis
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1# Sionis misses with a wild body shot. Jones moves out of range of the body kick. Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sionis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. A punch combination from Jones misses. Sionis misses with a body shot.
Sionis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sionis ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Sionis darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage. Sionis misses with some punches.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Sionis keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Jones breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Sionis. Sionis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sionis ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Good shot there by Sionis.#T1# Jones ducks under a wild hook from Sionis. Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sionis. Jones blocks a leg kick. Sionis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. Sionis pushes Jones away with a front kick. Sionis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sionis. Sionis obviously looking to wear him down.
Sionis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones defending well as Sionis loads up on a big left hand. Jones misses with a double jab.
Sionis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw. Sionis tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A decent looking cross lands there for Jones. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A solid body kick from Sionis. Jones misses with a looping left.#T2# Sionis swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sionis throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target. Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sionis ducks down to avoid it. Sionis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sionis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sionis. Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sionis. Sionis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sionis misses with a looping right. Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jones misses with a looping right. Sionis looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. A jab from Jones misses. Sionis takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3# Sionis missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A right-left combo lands from Sionis. Sionis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. Sionis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jones throws a lazy right hand but Sionis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sionis's head backwards. Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sionis. That one must have hurt. Sionis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sionis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones takes one to the chin there. Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones misses with a straight right. Sionis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4# Sionis is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks. Sionis throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sionis.
Jones defending well as Sionis loads up on a big left hand. Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sionis staying out of range there. Sionis cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sionis slips under a jab. Jones lands the left hand. Sionis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sionis throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range. Sionis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sionis scores with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sionis. Jones shrugs it off though. Sionis lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Sionis dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Sionis throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sionis throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it. Sionis misses with an uppercut. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sionis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Sionis thows a left - swing and a miss! Sionis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sionis lands with a shot to the body. Sionis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sionis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roman Sionis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones misses with a looping left. Sionis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Sionis scoring well with a low kick there.
Sionis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sionis only half commits to the counter leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Sionis. #T1# Sionis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sionis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sionis blocks a jab. Sionis takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sionis takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Sionis throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well. Sionis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range. Sionis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head. Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sionis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sionis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Sionis is just out of range. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Sionis lands a jab. Sionis stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A jab from Jones does it's job there. Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sionis throws out the jab. Sionis connects with a solid leg kick. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sionis circles away quickly and effectively. Sionis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Sionis. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sionis! But no joy. Sionis throws a nice inside leg kick. Jones lands a nice hook to Sionis's body. Sionis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Sionis's shoulder, as Sionis tries to avoid the shot. Sionis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3# Sionis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Sionis counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check. Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jones blocks a jab. Sionis cracks Jones with an open hand slap. Sionis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Sionis scores with a leg kick.
Sionis loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch. As Sionis looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Sionis just gets out of the way. Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Sionis lands a jab to the head.
Sionis throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it. As Sionis looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Sionis just gets out of the way. Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sionis. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4# Sionis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sionis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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 swinging wildly here.
Sionis throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jones lands a lovely overhand right. Jones throws a body punch but Sionis moves out of range. Sionis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sionis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jones misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Jones misses. Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Sionis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily. A head kick misses from Sionis. Sionis lands a jab to Jones's midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Sionis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sionis. Roman Sionis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jones slips a jab and a cross from Sionis.
Sionis throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jones throws out a loose jab but Sionis uses good head movement to avoid it. Sionis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Sionis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A jab from Sionis misses. Sionis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones misses with a hook. Sionis ducked under it nicely. Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Sionis. Sionis throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sionis swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1# Sionis misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming. Sionis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Sionis manages to avoid it. Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sionis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sionis throws a leg kick but Jones moved away. Sionis looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Jab by Jones. Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sionis throws out the jab. Jones misses with an uppercut. Jones checks a leg kick. Sionis misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sionis backs up against the cage.
#CUT# It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. #T2# Jones throws a right and a left that Sionis avoids nicely. Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Sionis walks into a straight right hand from Jones. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sionis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jones's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Sionis scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one. Sionis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones. Sionis walks into a left hand. Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Sionis connects with a crisp jab. Sionis missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sionis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones misses with a straight left. #T3# Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sionis. Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sionis throws out the jab. Sionis looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely. Sionis cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs. Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sionis. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sionis circles away quickly and effectively. A little jabbing left from Sionis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Roman Sionis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nice uppercut lands for Sionis. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sionis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jones misses with a hook. Sionis ducked under it nicely. Jones throws a hook to the side of Sionis's head but Sionis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sionis throws a body kick that misses. Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sionis counter with a right hand. #T4# Nice body punch from Sionis. 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! Sionis misses the jab. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. Sionis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Jones. Sionis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sionis misses with an uppercut. Sionis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Tom Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sionis looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Nice defenses there by Sionis. Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Roman Sionis. Well Sionis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Sionis! Roman Sionis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KOFC 38 - Jones vs Gomez
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2# Gomez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Jones pushes Gomez off looking to stand but Gomez dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# Gomez 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 Gomez. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones is trying to stand back up but Gomez is controlling him
#ES# Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gomez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC# Jones manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Jones. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A decent looking cross lands there for Jones. Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Franco Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones swinging wildly here.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jones digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time. Gomez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. As Gomez looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Gomez just gets out of the way.#T1# Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range. Gomez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target. Tom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Gomez. Gomez shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily. A jab from Jones misses. Gomez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomez there as he acknowledges the shot. Gomez shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
#TD2# Gomez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2# Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jones wants to stand and escape but Gomez is having none of it. #ES# Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gomez misses with a takedown and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes. Jones lands a nice hook to Gomez's body. Gomez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jones lands with a nice combination. Gomez backs away looking to recover.#TD2# Jones gets caught flat footed, as Gomez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jones is looking to stand up but Gomez isn't so interested in that idea. #ES# Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gomez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC# Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming. Gomez misses with a takedown attempt and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Gomez shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well. Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet. Gomez punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.#T3# Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat. Gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Jones tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez. Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss. Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez takes one to the chin there.#CL2# Gomez clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones misses with a looping right. A jab from Jones misses. #T4# Jones throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily. Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomez back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat. Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Jones backs off Gomez throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all. Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jones cracks Gomez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jones throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones lands a jab to the nose. Jones connects with a single shot there. Jones looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range. Gomez wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Gomez darts in trying to clinch and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Gomez looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well. Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Tom Jones is winning the standup battle so far. Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Gomez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jones lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2# Gomez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC# Gomez is rocked! Tom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Gomez. Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Jones throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range. #T1# Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away. Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat. Gomez slips a jab from Jones. Gomez unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nice sprawl there from Jones as Gomez shoots in. Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones. Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch. Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around? Gomez tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away. Jones lands a two punch combo.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? Tom Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomez's head. Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jones scores with a counter punch that sends Gomez to the canvas! Jones smells blood - he's punishing Gomez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gomez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Jones! A very excited looking Tom Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
KOFC 31 - FW Charlie Foxtrot
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Jones cracks a nice hook into Leonidas's ribs. Jones throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leonidas. Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Leonidas off the cage and back into range. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonidas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Leonidas moves away from the strike by Jones. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leonidas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Leonidas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonidas lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Leonidas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leonidas misses with a straight right. Leonidas is looking to score with low kicks. Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leonidas counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones jabs Leonidas to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jones looks to land a combination but Leonidas avoids it well. Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leonidas fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jones throws a series of strikes that have Leonidas backpedaling.
#T1# Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leonidas scores with a shot to the body.
Leonidas tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot. Leonidas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leonidas somewhat. Jones misses with an uppercut. Leonidas saw that one coming. Leonidas tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it. Leonidas throws a hook but Jones blocks it. Nice body punch from Jones. Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonidas. Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Real Beast MMA in the buildup to the fight. Leonidas misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Leonidas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
A cross from Jones lands. 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 moves out of range as Leonidas strikes. Jones misses with a body shot
and Leonidas counters with a nice leg kick. #T2# Jones checks a leg kick. A combination from Jones does no damage. Leonidas sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jones misses with a hook
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Leonidas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leonidas in his tracks. Leonidas thuds a left hand into Jones's body. Leonidas connects with a body shot. Jones cracks Leonidas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Leonidas scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jones misses with a straight right. Leonidas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Leonidas scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Leonidas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Leonidas avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Leonidas moves out of range as Jones strikes. Leonidas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonidas, before circling back to the center of the mat. Tom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus Leonidas. Leonidas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2# Leonidas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Leonidas controlling the action here. Jones is not content to let Leonidas control the position. Leonidas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones is looking to escape.#T4# Leonidas is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Leonidas tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it. Jones tries to kick Leonidas off but Leonidas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Leonidas controlling the pace. #SUB2# Leonidas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Leonidas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well. 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. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jones is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zeus Leonidas will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing. Leonidas throws out a powerful jab. Leonidas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jones misses with a wild body shot. Leonidas throws a leg kick that is checked and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Leonidas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leonidas. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jones tries to move into range but Leonidas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonidas. Leonidas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonidas misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leonidas connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off. A jab from Leonidas finds it's way through Jones's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones looks to land a right hand but Leonidas moved out of range. Leonidas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonidas sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Jones cracks a nice hook into Leonidas's ribs. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Leonidas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body and Leonidas counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jones walks into a straight right hand from Leonidas. A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Leonidas does a little dance to reset his feet. Leonidas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones. Leonidas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range. Jones ducks under a wild hook from Leonidas. Leonidas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it. Leonidas ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Leonidas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones is looking for a counter combo. Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonidas. Leonidas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Jones cracks Leonidas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonidas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage! Leonidas moves away from the strike by Jones. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big right from Jones misses. Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Leonidas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones. Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonidas throws out the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Leonidas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leonidas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones moves away from the strike by Leonidas. Leonidas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3# Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonidas is just out of range. Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Zeus Leonidas seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jones works Leonidas's body with a nice hook. Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonidas counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Jones. Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jones avoids the body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonidas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Leonidas counters with a nice uppercut. Leonidas throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. A big right from Leonidas misses. A jab from Leonidas misses. A jab from Leonidas misses. Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4# Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones checks a leg kick nicely. Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leonidas in his tracks. Leonidas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range. Leonidas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to move into range but Leonidas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Leonidas throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. No joy there for Leonidas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Leonidas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Leonidas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Leonidas tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it. Leonidas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Leonidas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Leonidas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Leonidas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Leonidas's head back.
Leonidas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jones throws a shot from downtown. Leonidas moves away and avoids it. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonidas moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A slow jab from Leonidas misses its intended target. Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Leonidas swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonidas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Leonidas throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Leonidas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. A left lands for Jones. A kick lands to the mid section there for Leonidas. Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Leonidas throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.#T1# Leonidas misses the jab. Leonidas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Leonidas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away. Nice body punch from Jones. A left lands for Leonidas. Jones throws a right and a left that Leonidas avoids nicely. Leonidas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks. Leonidas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leonidas scrambles back to his feet. Leonidas connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Leonidas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonidas lands a jab to Jones's midsection. Leonidas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonidas misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming. Jones slips a jab from Leonidas. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. #T2# Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Leonidas off the cage and back into range. Leonidas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Jones jabs Leonidas right on the nose. Leonidas blinks but takes it well. Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a hook but Leonidas blocks it. A lazy left from Jones finds it's target. Leonidas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jones misses with a right hand and Leonidas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Leonidas lands a body shot.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonidas. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Leonidas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonidas. Leonidas connects with the punch. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonidas misses with a hook.#T3# Jones throws a body shot but no joy. Jones misses the jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonidas. Leonidas scores with a jab to the body. Jones slips a straight right by Leonidas. Jones looks to land a combination but Leonidas avoids it well. A countering left hand to the body from Leonidas misses. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonidas is just out of range. Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonidas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jones misses with a wild combination.
Leonidas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Leonidas misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming. Leonidas missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonidas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones. Leonidas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Leonidas misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Jones looks to throw the jab but Leonidas is out of range. Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.#TD2# Leonidas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Leonidas tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it. Leonidas controlling the action here. #SUB2# Leonidas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Leonidas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zeus Leonidas just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R4# Leonidas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leonidas counters with a stiff right hand. Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Leonidas walks into a straight right hand from Jones. Leonidas delivers a nice body kick. Jones swings for the body but Leonidas moves out of range.
A nice side step and Leonidas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Leonidas throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Leonidas works the jab nicely. Leonidas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one. Leonidas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Leonidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonidas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Left hook, right uppercut from Jones. Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. Leonidas throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Leonidas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Leonidas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jones throws a series of punches but Leonidas moves out of range. Leonidas slips a jab from Jones. Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Leonidas misses with a straight left. Leonidas catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Leonidas throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jones takes one on the button. Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Leonidas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jones tries to kick Leonidas off in order to stand up. Leonidas Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2# Jones wants to get back to his feet. Zeus Leonidas has got the better of the ground game so far. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB2# Leonidas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Leonidas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs. #SUB2# Leonidas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Leonidas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Leonidas wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Leonidas is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #T3# Jones is trying to get back to his feet. Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2# Leonidas tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #SUB2# Leonidas tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. Jones prevents Leonidas from improving position. Leonidas trying to control the position but Jones is working away. Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leonidas asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Leonidas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. Leonidas is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Leonidas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES# Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Leonidas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Jones swings for the body but Leonidas moves out of range.
A combination from Jones does no damage. A little jabbing left from Leonidas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonidas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Leonidas throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.#TD2# Jones gets caught flat footed, as Leonidas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zeus Leonidas will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Jones misses with a straight left. Leonidas misses with a hook. Leonidas blocks a jab. Some wild striking there from Jones.
Leonidas throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot. Jones checks a low kick from Leonidas. Jones is looking to counter punch. Leonidas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones slips under a jab from Leonidas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones 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.
Leonidas throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease. It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leonidas. A nice combination there by Jones.
Leonidas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. A shot to the body from Jones misses and Leonidas counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1# Leonidas throws a body shot but no joy. Leonidas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react. Leonidas slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Leonidas ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Leonidas throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem. Leonidas moves out of range as Jones strikes. Leonidas scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonidas misses with a straight right. Leonidas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Jones moves away from the strike by Leonidas. Jones misses the jab. Jones throws a lazy right hand but Leonidas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jones throws a series of punches but Leonidas avoids them all with ease. Leonidas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head. Jones lands a body shot.
#T2# Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leonidas counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2# Leonidas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard. Leonidas stalling. Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Leonidas not doing much here.
Jones is in trouble now - Leonidas has advanced to mount! #T3# Leonidas moves to take his opponent's back. Jones wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Leonidas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Leonidas looking for the choke but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Leonidas has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##SUB2# Jones won't enjoy being in this position. Leonidas looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jones is tapping - it's over boys! Leonidas picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zeus Leonidas! Zeus Leonidas is the new super heavyweight champion! After the fight, Zeus Leonidas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Tom Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't fight my fight tonight. Sorry I let down the fans. I would like a rematch if Tradition will book it.'.
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Event:
KOFC 24 - Jones vs Obama
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Obama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jones throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Obama thuds a left hand into Jones's body. Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT# It looks like Russian Obama has been cut. Donk. Obama catches Jones right on the button with a cross. We've been informed that Obama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Jones misses with a right hand and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama. Obama throws a shot to the body.
Obama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Obama misses with a right hand and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Obama. Obama dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut! Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Obama slips under a jab from Jones. Obama throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side. Obama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A lazy left from Obama finds it's target. Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama. Obama misses with a left hand and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Obama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. A shot to the body from Jones misses letting Obama counter with a right hand. Obama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Obama loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones slips a jab from Obama. A head kick by Obama misses letting Jones counter with a right hand. #T2# Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee. Obama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy. Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones misses with a hook. Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook. Obama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama. Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Obama moves out of range of the strikes. A countering left hand to the body from Obama misses. Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones. A big left from Jones misses. Jones throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it. Jones throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it. Jones scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT# That has opened up Russian Obama's cut even more. Russian Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Obama misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Jones. Obama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jones walks into a straight right hand from Obama. Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut. 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 big left from Jones misses. #T4# Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Jones blocks a jab. Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obama.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Obama. That's going to slow Jones down. Jones staying out of range there. Obama misses with a hook. Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Obama cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs. Obama catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A swing and a miss from Obama. Jones is looking to counter punch. Obama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Obama dominated that round. The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Obama throws a body shot but no joy. Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Obama cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs. Jones loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch. Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Obama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Obama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones. Jones is looking to counter punch. Jones throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A countering left hand to the body from Obama misses. Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Obama.
#T1# Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama. Obama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Obama needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there. Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Obama throws an off balance right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Obama is rocked! Jones is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Obama flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Obama is out cold! Jones holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Jones! Tom Jones is the new super heavyweight champion! Tom Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KOFC 20 - Grice vs Obama
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1# Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Harris defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. Jones tries to clinch up enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab. Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Harris misses the shot to the body. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A jab from Jones misses. Jones slips under a jab. Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Raven Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Jones closes the distance and clinches. Jones throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 scores with a jab.#T1# Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. Harris needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there. Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Harris moves away from the strike by Jones. Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Harris throws a counter combo. Jones cracks Harris with a hook to the temple - Harris is on wobbly legs here! Jones swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Harris falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jones wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Jones! Tom Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
KOFC 17 - Jones vs Kettu
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Kettu drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage. Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #BC2# Kettu manages to break the clinch.
Kettu tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Jones. Kettu doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing. Nice shot by Kettu.#CL2# Kettu gets a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu. Kettu stalls. A nice right hand lands inside from Kettu. Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones with a hook. Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kettu moves to clinch but Jones breaks away and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2# Kettu closes the distance and clinches. Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettu backwards. Jones lands a left hand.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu. Jones throws a head punch that misses. Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Kettu.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalle Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Jones. Some wild striking there from Kettu.
Donk. Kettu catches Jones right on the button with a cross.#CUT2# It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kettu lands with an overhand left. Jones misses with a looping left. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Kettu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Jones breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Kettu gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kettu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #BC2# Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kettu tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Kettu with a hook. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a looping left.#CL2# Kettu rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Kettu manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Jones lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2# Jones gets tackled into the cage by Kettu. Kettu maintains the clinch. Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Kettu gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. Jones misses with some punches.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu. Jones throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it. Kettu cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs. Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kettu under the eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Jones closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Kettu manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Kettu pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Kettu breaks from the clinch.
#T4# Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL# Jones clinches with his opponent.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kettu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. Kettu has Jones pushed against the cage. Jones throws a head punch that misses. Kettu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones being controlled against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kettu lands with a short shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Jones will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Kettu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kettu misses with a straight left. It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kettu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kettu scrambles back to his feet. Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Tom Jones is winning the standup battle so far. Kettu tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet. Jones misses with a straight left. Jones throws out a powerful jab. Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Kettu clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kettu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #BC2# Kettu breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kettu on the side of the head. Jones lands a body shot.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kettu lands with an overhand left. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. #CL2# Kettu closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#T1# Jones lands a shoulder strike. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kettu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kettu moves to clinch but Jones breaks away and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jones misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kettu. Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kettu tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Kettu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2# Kettu throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Kettu moves into the clinch. Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #BC# Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kettu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kettu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Kettu throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily. Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kettu.#CL2# Kettu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones working aggressively here.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3# Kettu has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment. Kettu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #BC2# Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Kettu moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kettu. Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2# Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Kettu seems unphased.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones misses the shot to the body. Kettu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jones tries to clinch up. Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jones lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# Kettu gets in close and instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position. Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kettu is breathing heavily.#T4# Kettu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones working aggressively here.
#BC2# Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones. Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kettu under the eye. Nice jab there from Kettu. Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Jones. Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jones wants to clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kettu lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones connects with a body shot. Kettu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Kettu darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage. Jones scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head. Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. Kettu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kettu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jones lands a left hand.
Kettu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones clobbers Kettu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Kettu drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
A short right from Jones on the inside. #BC2# Kettu breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.#CL2# Kettu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1# Kettu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kettu stalls. Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kettus head. Kettu blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jones. A hook to the body from Jones.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Kettu takes a shot to the head. #BC# Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones throws a hook but Kettu blocks it. Kettu slips under a jab from Jones. Kettu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Jones moves into the clinch.#BC2# Kettu breaks the clinch.
#T2# Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kettu. Kettu wants to clinch and Jones counters with a left to the body. Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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! Kettu tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Jones counters with a right hand to the body. Kettu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jones works the jab nicely. Kettu is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
#CL# Jones moves into range and clinches up with Kettu. Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kalle Kettu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kettu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kettu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #T3# Kettu blocking some punches.
A short left from Jones. Jones scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. A short right from Jones. Kettu taking a breather. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones. Jones scores with a shoulder strike. Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land. Jones blocks an uppercut.
Kettu wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu. Kettu blocking some punches.
Kettu takes a shot to the head. Jones lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalle Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# 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!#CL2# Kettu instigates a clinch. Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kettu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones letting Kettu take a breather here. Kettu tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kettu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones scores with a hook. Kettu moves out of range of the strikes. Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kettu momentarily.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Tom Jones showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones! Tom Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KOFC 13 - Jones vs Mubango
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1# Mubango scores with a shot to the body.
Mubango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mubango slips a jab from Jones.#CL2# Mubango clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Mubango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mubango takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mubango throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Jones misses with a hook. Mubango ducked under it nicely. Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mubango. Jones digs a good hook to Mubango's body.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jones looks to land a left hand but Mubango moved out of range nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mubango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Jones throws a shot from downtown. Mubango moves away and avoids it. Mubango throws a leg kick letting Jones counter with a right hand. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Mubango thuds a left hand into Jones's body. Mubango misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mubango misses with a low kick. Mubango moves out of range of the strikes. Mubango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Mubango scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jones throws a looping overhand right but Mubango ducks down to avoid it. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mubango on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Mubango misses with a body shot.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mubango. Mubango is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout. Mubango tries to clinch up and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# A combination from Mubango does no damage. Jones throws a hook but Mubango avoids it easily. Mubango scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mubango looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mubango has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mubango lands with a good body shot. Mubango fails to land the takedown. Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Mubango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Mubango feints the counter takedown. Jones missing with a left hand there. Mubango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3##CL2# Mubango moves into the clinch.#BC# Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A nice leg kick lands there from Mubango. Mubango swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mubango scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Mubango. A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Mubango does a little dance to reset his feet. Mubango with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily. Mubango throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mubango moves out of range of the strikes. Mubango paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mubango takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mubango darts in trying to clinch and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4##CL2# Mubango moves into range and clinches up with Jones. Mubango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow. Mubango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow. #TD2# Mubango has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Mubango manages to get the takedown into half guard. Jones is trying to escape back to his feet but Mubango uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mubango working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Mubango wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Mubango working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Mubango fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mubango scoring with punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Jones will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Nice shot by Jones. Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mubango was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.#TD2# Mubango fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Mubango persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Jones is trying to stand up here but Mubango is controlling him well. Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mubango on the ground. Mubango drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head. Mubango prevents Jones from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Mubango seems content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mubango stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Mubango landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jones is trying to stand.
Mubango trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. Jones is not content to let Mubango control the position. Mubango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jones wants to get back to his feet.#T1# Mubango uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mubango lands a nice shot to the head. Mubango wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. Mubango connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mubango working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mubango putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Mubango looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones tries to buck Mubango off but he can't manage it. Mubango wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. Mubango landing strikes, looking to finish! 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. Mubango lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on? Christian Mubango has got the better of the ground game so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2# Mubango breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2# Jones is rocked! Jones wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mubango drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jones! More shots from Mubango and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Mubango! A very excited looking Christian Mubango rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. Tom Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't fight my fight tonight. Sorry I let down the fans. I would like a rematch if Tradition will book it.'.
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