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Event:
GFC 59: Wong vs Origi
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scorpion throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Jones has been cut.
Scorpion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scorpion tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Scorpion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scorpion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scorpion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scorpion moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Scorpion wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scorpion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scorpion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scorpion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scorpion with a body shot.
Scorpion wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Scorpion misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scorpion fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike. #T2##BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scorpion wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Scorpion lands a head kick!
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scorpion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Scorpion moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Scorpion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocking some punches.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Scorpion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Scorpion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scorpion looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rico Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones defending well as Scorpion loads up on a big left hand.
Scorpion tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scorpion wants to clinch.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scorpion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Scorpion misses with a body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Scorpion is looking to clinch.
Scorpion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Jones's cut even more.
Scorpion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Jones's cut.
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##CL#
Scorpion clinches.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a body shot. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Scorpion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scorpion looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Scorpion wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scorpion throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Scorpion has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Scorpion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Scorpion darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scorpion lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Scorpion.
Scorpion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Scorpion drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scorpion is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jones out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rico Scorpion!
Rico Scorpion 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:
GFC 54: Wong vs Lockyer 2
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Trew throws a leg kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Jones has been cut.#CL#
Trew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Trew.
Trew lands a body shot in the clinch.
#KD#
Trew drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trew lands a body punch.
Jones looks winded!
Trew throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Trew and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Trew celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Trew!
A victorious Archie Trew 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:
CCR 54
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Murdock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdock misses with an uppercut.
Murdock looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Jones has been cut.#KD2#
Murdock sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Murdock is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock finds Jones's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Jones flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Murdock lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Jones will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Murdock!
After the big win, Jack Murdock made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Machiavelli Boutique and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
CCR 52
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Minasian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Minasian slips a straight right by Jones.
Minasian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Minasian ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levon Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Minasian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Minasian has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.#T1#
Minasian has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Minasian gets a clinch.
Minasian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Minasian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Minasian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Minasian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Minasian throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Minasian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #CL#
Minasian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones blocks a body shot from Minasian.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Minasian's ribcage. Minasian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Minasian is looking for a takedown.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Minasian has him pressed against the cage.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Minasian is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Minasian wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Minasian persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones has momentary wrist control but Minasian slips an elbow through the middle.
Minasian throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Minasian's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.#T3##SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minasian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Minasian's legs - danger averted.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Minasian is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Jones stands up.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minasian fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minasian with a poor takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Minasian is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Minasian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones tries to kick Minasian off but Minasian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minasian misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Minasian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Minasian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Minasian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Minasian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minasian.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minasian scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minasian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Minasian throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. #T1#
Minasian trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Minasian throwing strikes but missing.
Minasian throwing strikes but missing.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minasian is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Levon Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minasian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minasian throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minasian.
Minasian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minasian is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Minasian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Minasian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Minasian throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minasian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minasian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minasian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minasian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Minasian throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Minasian's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB##SUB#
Minasian has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minasian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Minasian's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minasian holds on and takes a little breather.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - Minasian follows without any prompting.
Minasian fails with the takedown.#T4#
Minasian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Minasian on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levon Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Minasian with a body shot.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Jones misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minasian shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Minasian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Levon Minasian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Minasian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones looks to throw the jab but Minasian is out of range.
Minasian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Minasian on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minasian or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levon Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Minasian with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Minasian.
Minasian closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Minasian pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Minasian with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Minasian moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Minasian looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Minasian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Minasian ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Minasian misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Levon Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Minasian has his takedown stuffed
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minasian shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Minasian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.#T3#
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Minasian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minasian tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Minasian backs away looking to recover.
Minasian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Minasian with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Minasian fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Minasian fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a looping right.
Minasian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Johnny Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minasian misses with a takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Minasian shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jones!
Johnny Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CCR 49
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Aaron.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Jones has been cut.
Aaron cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Aaron's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aaron digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.#KD#
Aaron lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Aaron waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Aaron counters with a right hand from hell and Jones is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Aaron!
An out of breath Hank Aaron 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:
CCR 46
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Kovalev ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Kovalev misses with a takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Kovalev has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kovalev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Kovalev seems unphased.
Kovalev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Kovalev misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovalev thinking. #CL#
Kovalev clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Kovalev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovalev is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalev feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Kovalev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kovalev throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Kovalev.
#T2#
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Peter Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev misses with a double jab.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovalev throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Kovalev misses.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones swings for the body but Kovalev moves out of range.
#T3#
Kovalev throws a combination that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kovalev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a hook but Kovalev avoids it easily.
Kovalev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovalev throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalev misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kovalev clinches.
Jones is pushing Kovalev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Jones stalling.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalev tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Kovalev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kovalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kovalev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kovalev.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kovalev counter with a right hand.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovalev misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalev lands the left hand.
Kovalev misses with a few strikes there.
Peter Kovalev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a jab. Kovalev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Kovalev has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Kovalev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Kovalev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovalev scores with a four punch combination!
Jones lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalev misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalev tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Kovalev.#T2#
Kovalev throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Kovalev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovalev.
Kovalev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Kovalev tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalev throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Kovalev throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
As Kovalev backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Kovalev manages to avoid it all.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalev.
Kovalev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Kovalev misses with a double jab
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Kovalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!
Jones is pushing Kovalev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalev avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kovalev seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Kovalev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kovalev misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
A combination from Kovalev does no damage.
Kovalev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kovalev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice 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!
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalev with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kovalev falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalev staying out of range there.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovalev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kovalev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Kovalev has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovalev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Kovalev.
Kovalev misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kovalev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones with a hook.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Kovalev throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovalev swinging wildly here.
Johnny Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kovalev slips the punch.#T2#
Kovalev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovalev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kovalev stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalev. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kovalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalev throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Kovalev misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Kovalev.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kovalev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
No joy there for Kovalev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovalev swings widly with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kovalev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovalev slips a straight right by Jones.
Kovalev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovalev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jones gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Jones!
An out of breath Johnny Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Peter Kovalev stepped up to the mic, saying 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 41
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos misses with a takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Evair Santos 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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Jones has been cut.#T1#
Santos moves away from the strike by Jones.
Santos 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 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Santos throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
#KD2#
Santos waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Jones. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Jones to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Santos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones. #T3#
Santos not doing much here.
Santos trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones won't allow Santos to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Johnny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos connects with the punch.
Jones misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evair Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Santos takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Jones misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Johnny Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evair Santos.
Santos throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.#CUT2#
Johnny Jones's cut is getting worse.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Santos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos works the jab nicely.#T2#
Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Santos drops Jones with a nice combination! Santos dives into Jones's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Santos wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Jones misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Santos lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones staying out of range there.
Santos connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
Johnny Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Jones throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evair Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Santos catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santos moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. #KD2#
Santos cracks Jones with an uppercut from hell and Jones crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Santos's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#T1#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Santos is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination. Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Decent striking displayed by Santos there.#CUT2#
Jeez, Johnny Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos scores with a body shot.
Evair Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Santos with a nice cross.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Santos throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santos defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Santos tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evair Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evair Santos!
Evair Santos very nearly forgot to thank Bos Energy MMA159.4 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Prestige FC 62: Kalil - Dren 2
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Gingerson closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Gingerson jumps guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Gingerson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gingerson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gingerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to stand but Gingerson is controlling from the bottom.
Gingerson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Gingerson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones won't allow Gingerson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Gingerson seems unphased.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Johnny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gingerson has time to react.
Gingerson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gingerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gingerson looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Gingerson with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gingerson throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Gingerson is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gingerson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Gingerson tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Gingerson misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gingerson thinking.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Gingerson misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alf Gingerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Gingerson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Gingerson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones connects with a right that clearly hurt Gingerson. He's backed up against the ropes with nowhere to go as Jones proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Gingerson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Prestige FC 58: London 5
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dren throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dren fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Dren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Dren moved out of range.
Dren 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Dren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones works Dren's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Dren. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Dren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Jones has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dren.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dren connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zdravko Dren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dren lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jones can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Dren and Jones drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Dren.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Dren!
Zdravko Dren really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jim Cahill and Johnny Jones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jim Cahill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahill (0) vs (2) Jones
Cahill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cahill wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Cahill trying to control here.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahill tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Cahill trying to control but Jones postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cahill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cahill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pushing down on Cahill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cahill is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is pressing down on Cahill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cahill is holding on for now.
Jones passes into side control, despite Cahill's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cahill (0) vs (5) Jones
Jones controls the position.
Cahill tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cahill is looking to reverse the position.
Jones controls the position.
Jones tries to move to mount but Cahill blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Cahill tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Cahill's face as Jones controls the position.
Cahill tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cahill (0) vs (7) Jones
Cahill tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cahill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Cahill is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cahill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones prevents Cahill from improving his position.
Cahill looking for submissions off his back.
Jones trying to control the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cahill is looking to improve his position.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cahill wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahill (0) vs (10) Jones
Cahill is looking to get to half guard.
Cahill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones avoids the attempt from Cahill to control.
Jones controlling from mount.
Cahill tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Cahill tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the attempt from Cahill to control.
Cahill tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
More stalling from Jones.
Cahill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cahill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones prevents Cahill from getting the reversal.
Cahill tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cahill is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jones controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cahill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cahill has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahill (0) vs (13) Jones
Cahill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Cahill wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Cahill defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cahill wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cahill is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahill is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 13 to 0.
Johnny Jones is the new heavyweight champion!
Johnny Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Jones and Vladislav Yurevich. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vladislav Yurevich!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yurevich rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones is trying to drag Yurevich to the mat but Yurevich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yurevich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Yurevich
Yurevich is trying to improve his position.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yurevich's legs.
Yurevich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurevich is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (6) vs (0) Yurevich
Yurevich wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Yurevich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yurevich controls the position.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yurevich felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yurevich wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones trying to control but Yurevich is having none of it.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for an armbar but Yurevich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yurevich. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (6) vs (2) Yurevich
Yurevich wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Yurevich trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yurevich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones has Yurevich pulled in close to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Yurevich tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yurevich's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (8) vs (2) Yurevich
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yurevich trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yurevich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Yurevich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yurevich manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Yurevich's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (11) vs (2) Yurevich
Yurevich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yurevich is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich moves into full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Yurevich pulls Jones in to control the position.
Yurevich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (11) vs (4) Yurevich
Yurevich looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (13) vs (4) Yurevich
Yurevich is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Yurevich to sweep him here.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Yurevich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Yurevich wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling.
Yurevich keeping control of the position.
Yurevich is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (16) vs (4) Yurevich
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (18) vs (4) Yurevich
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Yurevich is trying to escape the mount.
Yurevich is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yurevich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yurevich keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control the pace but Yurevich is squirming around nicely.
Jones prevents Yurevich from getting the reversal.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones looking to control but Yurevich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yurevich is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yurevich tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yurevich gets back to half guard.
Yurevich wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (21) vs (4) Yurevich
Jones controls the position.
Yurevich struggling a bit here.
Yurevich tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yurevich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Johnny Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Jones and Travis Speed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Travis Speed!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Speed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Speed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Speed
Speed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Speed is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controlling the action here.
Speed tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Speed for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Speed! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Speed
Speed tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed is looking to get to half guard.
Speed wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jones.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Speed is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Speed is trying to escape the mount.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Jones.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Speed is trying to escape the mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Jones.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Speed can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Speed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Speed tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jones is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Speed tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Speed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Johnny Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sydney Amazon and Johnny Jones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sydney Amazon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Amazon jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones has Amazon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Amazon tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Amazon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amazon (0) vs (2) Jones
Amazon working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Amazon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amazon. Score +3 for passing guard: Amazon (0) vs (5) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amazon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amazon can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to move to mount but Amazon reverses beautifully and ends up in Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amazon (2) vs (5) Jones
Amazon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amazon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amazon (2) vs (7) Jones
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amazon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amazon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amazon (2) vs (10) Jones
Jones controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Amazon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amazon is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Amazon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones takes a little break here. Amazon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amazon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amazon (2) vs (12) Jones
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amazon tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Amazon wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Amazon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones has control of Amazon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amazon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Amazon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amazon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Amazon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Amazon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amazon is breathing heavily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones is continuing to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amazon is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Amazon tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Amazon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Amazon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Amazon is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Amazon tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Amazon is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amazon wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Amazon wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Amazon is working to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Amazon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 12 to 2.
A relieved looking Johnny Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peyshard Fromastus and Johnny Jones. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peyshard Fromastus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Fromastus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fromastus is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fromastus wants a takedown.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fromastus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peyshard Fromastus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jones.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fromastus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fromastus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fromastus wants a takedown.
Fromastus can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fromastus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Fromastus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fromastus (0) vs (4) Jones
Fromastus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones working away.
Fromastus tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a little break here. Fromastus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones is taking a breather. Fromastus 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.
Fromastus is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fromastus (0) vs (7) Jones
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fromastus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus working to try and regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fromastus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones is continuing to stall.
Fromastus is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus holds on for dear life, controlling Jones's posture momentarily.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Fromastus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blood Gang, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling from mount.
Fromastus tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fromastus tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Fromastus can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
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