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Event:
PFC 27 Tepes vs House
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gozu tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller Gozu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gozu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gozu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gozu stays in close to Jones 's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gozu is aware though and is defending well.
Gozu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to control the position but Gozu postures up. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gozu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gozu from controlling successfully.
Gozu content to stall in guard here.
Jones looking to control.
Gozu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Gozu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gozu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gozu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gozu working away.
Gozu has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gozu controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Gozu wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Gozu tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Gozu looking to finish with strikes here!
BOOM! Gozu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gozu throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Gozu looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gozu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones !
Jones tries to buck Gozu off but Gozu is having none of it.#T3#
Jones is not content to let Gozu control the position.
Gozu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones being controlled for a moment.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Gozu working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones wants to control but Gozu postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Gozu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gozu but great work by Jones .
Jones tries to stand but Gozu is controlling his head.
Gozu is not content to let Jones control the position.
Gozu is trying to control Jones 's posture but Jones avoids it.
Gozu tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gozu being controlled for a moment.
Gozu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miller Gozu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Gozu should have avoided that one.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Gozu's front leg but catches the back leg as Gozu tries to avoid it.
Gozu swings widly with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Gozu throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gozu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gozu from controlling successfully.
Gozu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gozu defends well.
Gozu controlling from the top position. #T1#
Gozu looking to pass the guard.
Gozu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gozu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gozu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gozu is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Jones is not content to let Gozu control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gozu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Gozu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gozu but great work by Jones .
Gozu sneaks back into half guard.
Miller Gozu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gozu trying to control here.
#T3#
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Gozu looking for submissions off his back.
Gozu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gozu trying to control from the bottom.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gozu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones controlling the pace.
Gozu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gozu trying to control from the bottom.
Gozu is not content to let Jones control the position.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gozu is defending well.
Jones wants to stand up but Gozu is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gozu tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones works Gozu's body with a nice hook.
Gozu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gozu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Gozu misses.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gozu tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Gozu.
Gozu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones .
Gozu with a jab.
Jones lands a front kick.
Gozu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gozu moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Gozu is looking to chop away at Jones 's legs.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Gozu swings widly with a right hand
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gozu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gozu misses with a hook
and Gozu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones defending well as Gozu loads up on a big left hand.
Gozu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gozu throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gozu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Gozu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gozu. That did some damage!
Gozu loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Gozu blocks it.
Gozu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Gozu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gozu's sensitive parts.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones slips a straight right by Gozu.
Gozu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Gozu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gozu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gozu throws a leg kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gozu misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Gozu throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Gozu was not able to check.
Gozu throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gozu at a distance.
#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones pushes Gozu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russell Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Gozu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Gozu pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gozu gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Gozu prevents Jones from improving his position.
Gozu moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Gozu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Jones 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gozu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gozu trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard.
Gozu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gozu trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gozu is aware though and is defending well.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gozu from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gozu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Gozu defends easily.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gozu defends well.
Gozu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jones !
Russell 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.
Miller Gozu was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you! Its a great night of fights so stick around!'.
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Event:
PFC 14 Guy vs Abdallah
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Lucjusz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones staying out of range there.
Lucjusz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucjusz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a wild body shot.
Lucjusz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucjusz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones 's calf.
Lucjusz cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Lucjusz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucjusz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucjusz under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch. #T1#
Lucjusz tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
Lucjusz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Lucjusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones 's elbow.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Jones lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucjusz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lucjusz fails to land.
Jones misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Lucjusz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Jones . #T2#
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucjusz is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Lucjusz into the cage.
I was talking to Lucjusz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lucjusz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lucjusz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Lucjusz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucjusz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Jones lands a left hand.
Lucjusz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucjusz's elbow.
Lucjusz has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lucjusz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Lucjusz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucjusz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Lucjusz up against the cage.#T3#
Lucjusz scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Lucjusz is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lucjusz.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucjusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones 's elbow.
Lucjusz effectively controlling the action here.
Lucjusz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Lucjusz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Jones 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lucjusz fails to land. #T4#
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Lucjusz lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucjusz lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Lucjusz.
Nice body punch from Lucjusz.
Jones looks winded!
Lucjusz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucjusz leaning against his opponent.
Lucjusz lands a shoulder strike.
Lucjusz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lucjusz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#KD#
Lucjusz 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!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Lucjusz.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucjusz finish him?
Lucjusz creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones tries to clinch up but Lucjusz pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jones to the mat! Jones covers up and Lucjusz unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucjan Lucjusz!
A relieved looking Lucjan Lucjusz 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:
PFC 7 Ryan vs Svensson
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Lee swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones scores with a hook.
Russell Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
A big right from Jones misses.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee misses with the combination.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Jones .
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.#T2#
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones .
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones with a nice cross.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a hook but Lee blocks it.#T3#
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones .
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones .
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Lee throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Jones .
Jones misses with a body kick.
Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones . That one must have hurt.
Lee looks winded!
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Lee working aggressively here.
Jones lands a right hand.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Lee misses with some punches.
#T1#
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Lee throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Jones instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
#T2#
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee slips a jab from Jones .
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Lee blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Lee throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
#T3#
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
A left hand lands to the body for Jones .
Lee throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Jones pulls guard.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Jones is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lee rolls with it to try and escape but Jones cranks on the arm and Lee is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Jones !
In his post fight interview, Russell Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Bruce Lee had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger than ever!'.
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Event:
D50 Warror v Saarelainen
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones moves out of range as Grossweiner strikes.
Grossweiner tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Grossweiner misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grossweiner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Grossweiner counters with a thumping low kick.
Grossweiner throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Grossweiner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A good leg kick by Grossweiner.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Grossweiner avoids the body shot from Jones .
Grossweiner thumps Jones with a low kick.
Grossweiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossweiner.
The fighters circling - Grossweiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grossweiner blocks a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones . That's going to slow Grossweiner down.
Grossweiner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Grossweiner misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Grossweiner.#T1#
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grossweiner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grossweiner looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Grossweiner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones 's guard.
Grossweiner preventing the sweep.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Grossweiner won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Grossweiner stands up out of Jones 's guard for a moment - Jones manages to land a nice upkick.
Grossweiner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grossweiner lands a couple of elbows.
Grossweiner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grossweiner landing with the ground and pound.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Grossweiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Grossweiner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grossweiner chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grossweiner with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grossweiner defends well.
Grossweiner landing with the ground and pound.
Grossweiner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones wants to sweep here but Grossweiner controlling him for the moment.
Grossweiner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Jones has momentary wrist control but Grossweiner slips an elbow through the middle.
Grossweiner lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossweiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grossweiner working some strikes from top position.
Grossweiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grossweiner throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Grossweiner scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grossweiner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grossweiner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Grossweiner defends easily.
Grossweiner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Grossweiner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Grossweiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Grossweiner is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Grossweiner looking to pass the guard.
Grossweiner chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Grossweiner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones ! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossweiner is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James B. Grossweiner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Grossweiner scores with a leg kick.
Jones slips a straight right by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grossweiner has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Jones .
Grossweiner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grossweiner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grossweiner looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Grossweiner misses the jab.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grossweiner misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossweiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones .
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1##TD#
Grossweiner gets a takedown into half guard.
Grossweiner drops an elbow to the side of Jones 's head.
Grossweiner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grossweiner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Grossweiner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Grossweiner.
James B. Grossweiner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grossweiner prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grossweiner.
Jones won't allow Grossweiner to pass to mount. #T2#
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Grossweiner in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grossweiner lands a nice short elbow.
Grossweiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossweiner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grossweiner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones trying to hold on to Grossweiner's head to control him but Grossweiner postures up.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Grossweiner in his half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Grossweiner has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grossweiner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grossweiner. #T3##SUB#
Grossweiner 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.
#SUB#
Grossweiner is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Grossweiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Grossweiner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Grossweiner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Grossweiner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grossweiner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grossweiner scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Grossweiner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossweiner working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Grossweiner finish him?
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Grossweiner blocks the strikes from Jones .
Grossweiner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Grossweiner lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James B. Grossweiner dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grossweiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Grossweiner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones .
Grossweiner wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Grossweiner defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Grossweiner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones checks a low kick from Grossweiner.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grossweiner.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grossweiner misses with a body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Grossweiner looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossweiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Grossweiner moves away and avoids it.
Grossweiner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grossweiner under the eye.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grossweiner throws out the jab.
Grossweiner misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grossweiner.
It looked like Grossweiner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grossweiner ducks under a wild hook 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 misses with a hook.
Grossweiner misses with a kick to the body.
James B. Grossweiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Russell Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossweiner misses with a hook
and Grossweiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones blocks a head kick by Grossweiner.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Grossweiner.
Jones 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grossweiner under the eye.
Grossweiner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones checks a low kick from Grossweiner.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grossweiner lands with a slapping head kick.
Grossweiner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grossweiner throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Grossweiner is predictable there
and Grossweiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossweiner misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Russell Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grossweiner moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grossweiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
A good leg kick by Jones . #KD#
Grossweiner lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Grossweiner takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grossweiner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Grossweiner.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones .
Grossweiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones .
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Grossweiner backpedaling.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones misses with a looping left.
James B. Grossweiner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Jones .
Grossweiner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones . That did some damage!
Jones lands with an overhand left.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Jones .
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossweiner moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones .
Grossweiner defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Grossweiner misses with a body shot
and Grossweiner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Grossweiner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Grossweiner seems content to control.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grossweiner is one step ahead there.
Grossweiner wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T4#
Grossweiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Grossweiner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grossweiner has managed to get both his arms back between Jones 's legs - danger averted.
Grossweiner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Jones .
I think Grossweiner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for James B. Grossweiner!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for James B. Grossweiner!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for James B. Grossweiner!
James B. Grossweiner wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious James B. Grossweiner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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D46 Jones v Hunt II
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shit House in the buildup to the fight.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hunt swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt checks a low kick from Jones .
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones checks a low kick from Hunt.#T1#
Jones blocks the body kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones .
Hunt misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.#T2#
Jones misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Jones 's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Hunt throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones , as that shot connected.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Jones .
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Jones 's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Jones takes one on the button.
Hunt jabs at Jones 's body.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Pave Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Jones slips a jab from Hunt.
Jones steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
As Jones backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Russell Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt slips a straight right by Jones .
Jones checks a low kick from Hunt.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Jones with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Hunt slips under a jab from Jones .
Hunt cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jones misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Hunt throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jones .
Jones works the jab nicely.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Jones blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt lands with a cross. #T4#
Jones pushes Hunt away with a front kick.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones slips a straight right by Hunt.
Jones digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
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 Pave Hunt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Hunt tests Jones 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Jones throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Jones lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Jones 's knee but Jones avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Jones misses with a hook
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt slips under a jab from Jones .#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses the body punch
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Jones .
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Jones slips under a jab.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Jones .
Hunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones 's head.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Jones .
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Jones .
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Hunt slips under a jab from Jones .
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Jones slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Jones 's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.#T4#
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Hunt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Hunt.
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones ! But no joy.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Hunt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Jones lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a looping right.#T1#
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunt throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab by Jones .
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones .
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Hunt throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones . That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt checks a low kick from Jones .
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt slips a straight right by Jones .#T3#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Jones 's legs.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Jones 's ribs.#T4#
Jones throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Hunt lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones 's hand.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt had his way with Russell Jones in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Hunt moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones .
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Jones .
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones blocks a jab.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Russell Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones dips to his left and cracks Hunt with an uppercut!
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a leg kick.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
As Hunt backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Jones swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hunt.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Hunt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
A big right from Jones misses.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hunt has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones . That did some damage!
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Jones 's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
It appears Hunt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Jones 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pave Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Pave Hunt!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Pave Hunt!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Pave Hunt!
Pave Hunt wins by unanimous decision!
Pave Hunt is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
D42 Jones v Hobson
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Hobson misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Hobson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hobson.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hobson moves into range and clinches up with Jones .
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones 's elbow.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hobson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Hobson won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Champions MMA inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hobson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Hobson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hobson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Hobson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hobson works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hobson defends well.
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.#T3#
Hobson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hobson stopping the sweep attempt from Jones .
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left lands for Jones .
Hobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Hobson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Hobson gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones .
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobson up against the cage.
Jones wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hobson cracks Jones with a nice body shot.#T4#
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #TD#
Hobson wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Hobson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones 's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobson being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hobson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell 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##CL#
Hobson has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Hobson pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Hobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jones .
Jones has Hobson pressed against the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a left hand.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hobson up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Hobson blocks it.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson takes a shot to the head.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hobson up against the cage.
Jones 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Jones is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands 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!
Jones misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hobson.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell Hobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Jones .
A right handed body shot lands from Jones .
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Russell Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Hobson improves position. #T3#
Jones blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hobson tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants to stall.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Hobson presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Hobson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Hobson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Hobson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hobson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Jones .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hobson pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hobson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jones just trying to survive but Hobson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russell Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Hobson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Hobson pulls guard.
Hobson trying to control the position here.
Hobson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Hobson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones pushing down on Hobson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hobson defending well though.
Hobson is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 is thwarting Hobson's attempts to control the position.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hobson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hobson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. #CL#
Hobson moves into range and clinches up with Jones .
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobson up against the cage.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.#T3#
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a left hand.
Hobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hobson tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones tries to stall but Hobson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
#T4#
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hobsons head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones , not yet.
Hobson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hobson doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Hobson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Jones !
Russell Jones is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Lefebvre punishes Jones 's body with a nice straight punch.
Lefebvre throws a hook to the side of Jones 's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lefebvre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jones s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lefebvre's hands.#CL2#
Lefebvre moves into the clinch.
Lefebvre can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
#TD#
Jones pulls Lefebvre into guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jones is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lefebvre has his hands clasped together but Jones extends and breaks Lefebvre's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jones .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Jones !
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Event:
DFC 34
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Jones misses.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Hunt rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Jones stalls.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones .
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #T1#
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones letting Hunt take a breather here.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
A short right from Hunt.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Hunt stalling the fight.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #BC#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt connects with the punch.#T2#
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones .
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones slips a jab from Hunt.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Jones .
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Nice body kick from Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Jones throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt dominated that round.
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#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jones . Beautiful body shot.
Hunt scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones , as that shot connected.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones .
Pave Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.#T2#
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jones s head.
Hunt lands a body shot. #BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Hunt 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.
Hunt 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.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Hunt works Jones 's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.#T3#
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones staying out of range there.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt thumps Jones with a low kick.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Jones .
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Hunt throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones .
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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Jones slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Jones 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones .
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones . Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice combination there by Jones .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones .
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Jones tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt avoiding damage.
Hunt is stalling here.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt slips under a jab from Jones .
Hunt clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones .
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Jones .
#T3#
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Jones 's legs.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Jones blocks a jab.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Jones .
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Hunt is trying to stall.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Jones . #BC#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt slips a straight right by Jones .
Hunt jabs at Jones 's body.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones . That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt being controlled against the cage.
Hunt tries to work over Jones 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short right from Jones .
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Jones .
Pave Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunt pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones .
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a left hand.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt tries to work over Jones 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.#BC#
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Jones 's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt had his way with Russell Jones in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.#CL#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD#
Hunt 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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of Jones 's side.
Jones takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Jones 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russell Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jones .
Hunt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones 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.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
#CL#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Jones .
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a body shot. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. #BC#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Jones misses.
Nice shot lands for Jones .
Jones moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a wild body shot. #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!
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt slips a straight right by Jones .
Hunt wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones 's calf.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt has Jones pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pave Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Pave Hunt!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Pave Hunt!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Pave Hunt!
Pave Hunt wins by unanimous decision!
Pave Hunt retains his middleweight title!
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DFC 30: New Year
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Leen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leen can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones .
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Leen.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones working aggressively here.
Leen can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jones .
#T1#
Leen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Leen fails to land.
Leen wants to stall.
Leen pressing his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Leen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Leen controls the action.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leen blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Leen tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Leen throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Leen only half commits.
Leen throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones blocks a head kick by Leen.
A low kick from Leen is predictable there
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leen misses with a straight left.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leen thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Leen misses with a body kick.
Leen takes a swing at Jones 's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones ! But no joy.
Jim Leen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leen moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leen can pounce on him.
Leen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Leen as he connects with a hook.
Leen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Leen is wise to it.
Leen slips a jab from Jones .
Leen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Leen looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leen punishes Jones 's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones swings for the body but Leen moves out of range.
Leen looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Leen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones .
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Leen.
Leen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones .
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Leen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Leen tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell 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#
Leen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leen throws a head kick that misses.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leen can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Jones .
Leen tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Leen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Jones .
Jones tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leen tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Leen avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #T1#
Leen misses with the head strike.
Russell Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jones .
Leen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leen backwards. #BC#
Leen breaks the clinch.
Leen looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Leen lands a high kick!
Leen blocks a jab.
Leen throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Leen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leen throws a good cross that connects.
Jim Leen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a hook.
Leen thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a leg kick but Leen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leen.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones swings for the body but Leen moves out of range.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Leen slams his shin into Jones 's torso.
Leen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones 's sensitive parts.
Leen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leen scrambles back to his feet.
Leen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Leen.
Jones jabs Leen right on the nose. Leen blinks but takes it well.
Leen scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Leen tenderised Jones 's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Leen moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones .
Leen connects with a solid leg kick.
Leen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Leen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Jones has Leen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones presses Leen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Leen backwards.
Leen working hard to break the clinch.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leen backwards. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Leen misses with a body kick.
Leen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones .
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leen throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leen throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones misses the jab.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Leen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Leen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Leen moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Leen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leen misses with a kick to the body.
Leen throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leen throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Leen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones .
Jones throws a hook but Leen avoids it easily.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leen throws a leg kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leen ducks right into an uppercut from Jones .
A chopping leg kick lands by Leen.
Leen misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Leen.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Leen moved out of range nicely.
Leen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Leen tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Leen backing up. Leen nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab by Jones .
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Leen settles back down.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leen to score with a decent uppercut.
Leen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Leen.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Leen throws a sloppy head kick
and Leen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands the left hand.#T2#
Leen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leen. That's going to slow Jones down.
Leen lands a head shot.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leen scores with a leg kick.
Leen throws a front kick aimed at Jones 's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jim Leen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Leen.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Leen slips under a jab from Jones .
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Leen misses with a body kick. #T3#
Leen scores with a shot to the body.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leen tries to work over Jones 's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Leen throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones avoids the head kick by Leen.
Leen slips a jab from Jones .
Leen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones lands with a straight right. Leen didn't see that one coming.
Jones feints and then cracks Leen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leen down.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Leen is just out of range.
It looked like Leen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leen throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leen misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Jones .
Leen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Leen.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones !
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Leen's defenses.
Leen walks into a stiff left hand from Jones .
Leen tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leen missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Leen's knee but Leen avoids it well.
Leen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Leen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leen throws a body kick that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Leen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Russell Jones !
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Russell Jones !
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Russell Jones !
Russell Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Bravado 22
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Arona misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Jones pushes Arona up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Arona.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Arona.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arona lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Arona fails to land.
Arona tries to work over Jones 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arona prevents a body shot from Jones .
Arona lands a nice uppercut.
Arona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Arona to work.
Jones blocking some punches.
#T1#
Arona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arona misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arona.
Arona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arona tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Arona back against the cage.
Arona throws a head punch that misses.
Arona pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arona blocking some punches.
Arona working aggressively here.
#TD#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Arona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arona has managed to get both his arms back between Jones 's legs - danger averted.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arona manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Arona is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arona controlling the position.
Arona is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arona is keeping the position for now.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arona is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Arona pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones trying to control but Arona is working from the bottom.
Jones forces his way into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones throwing shots but Arona is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arona knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Arona is staying active underneath Jones , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones slips under a jab.
Arona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Arona lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Arona.
Sloppy strikes from Arona. Those never looked like landing.
Arona throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
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 Russell 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#
Arona tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones clobbers Arona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arona missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Arona looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones digs a good hook to Arona's body.
Arona lands a nice looking body shot.
Arona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones thumps Arona with a low kick.
Arona misses with a body kick.
Arona throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Kane Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Kane Arona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones slips a straight right by Arona.#T1#
Arona throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Arona misses with a straight left.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arona.
Arona tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arona fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
Jones stalls.
Arona misses with a body punch.
Arona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Arona controls his hands.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane Arona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2##TD#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arona uses from the top position.
Arona preventing the sweep.
Jones is trying to keep Arona in close.
Arona content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to control the position but Arona postures up.
Arona showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arona wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T3#
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arona falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arona loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Arona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arona duly obliges.
Arona scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Arona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones .
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Arona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Arona looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arona misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arona misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Jones .
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arona.
Arona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Arona closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
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 Russell Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arona misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Arona throws a hook to the side of Jones 's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones .
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arona throws out the jab.
Jones cracks Arona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arona.
Arona fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arona misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arona misses with a hook
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Arona feints and then cracks Jones 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
A slow jab from Arona misses its intended target. #T1#
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arona.
Arona misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jones .
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Arona lands a nice shot to the body.
Arona throws a front kick aimed at Jones 's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Arona swinging wildly here.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a jab. Arona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Nice uppercut there from Arona.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane Arona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arona ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arona misses with a straight left.
Arona throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones connects with a right hand. Arona shakes it off.
Arona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arona tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Arona throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Arona swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arona.
Arona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Arona misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Arona shrugs it off. #T3#
Jones jabs Arona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arona.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arona loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Jones .
Arona scores with a shot to the body.
Arona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arona thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Arona tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arona looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Arona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a looping left.#T4#
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Arona's defenses.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arona scores with a nice strike.
Arona misses with a straight left.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arona. That did some damage!
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arona throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Arona throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones checks the leg kick.#CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arona.
Arona misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arona.
Arona can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jones !
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Event:
Primal 45 Sirven v Plisskin
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Jones .
Jones throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt slips a straight right by Jones .
Hunt misses with a body shot.
#T1##TD#
Jones gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Hunt passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Jones has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hunt wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hunt prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt works his way into full mount!
Hunt trying to control but Jones is having none of it. #SUB#
Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Jones is just holding on here. Hunt manages to take his back.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Hunt is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hunt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Jones tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Hunt checks a low kick from Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Jones 's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones .
Russell Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Jones .
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones !
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones !
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Russell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Jones .
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Jones misses with a body shot.
#T4#
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Hunt cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Jones lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a looping right.#CL#
Hunt drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Jones .
Jones 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt tries to work over Jones 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones . #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Jones continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones .#T2#
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Jones .
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones motions for Hunt to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jones misses with a hook
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with the combination.
#T4##CL#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunt avoiding damage.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt has Jones pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones stalls.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Jones .
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jones !
Paul Hunt spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.
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Event:
Primal 42
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've been informed that Hunt 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 hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hunt.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Jones settles back down.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Jones 's body.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Jones 's head coaches at Champions MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Hunt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones .
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones .
#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones . #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones 's elbow.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hunt stays in close to Jones 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones , not yet. #SUB2#
Hunt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunt, into his guard. #REVR#
Hunt wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position. #T4#
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Jones slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
As Hunt backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. #REVR#
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #SUB2#
Hunt working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Paul Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones .
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Hunt tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Hunt is not content to let Jones control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt motions for Jones to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hunt is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Jones .
Nice uppercut lands for Jones . That snapped Hunt's head back.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Hunt responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Russell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Nice shot by Jones .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Russell Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt blocks a head kick by Jones .
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a hook.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones .
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Russell Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Jones pulls Hunt into guard.
#SUB#
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hunt 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 fight!
Russell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
A less than humble Paul Hunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Primal 40
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunter 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 closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Jones lands.
Hunter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunter tests Jones 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Jones 's head coaches at Champions MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones .
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones , as that shot connected.
#T1#
Hunter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones .
Deontay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones jabs Hunter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunter throws a good cross that connects.
#KD2#
Hunter lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Hunter stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Hunter settles back down.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones .
Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Jones 's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunter.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Hunter finds it's way through Jones 's defenses.
Hunter looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.#KD2#
Hunter drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Hunter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Jones gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hunter gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deontay Hunter!
Deontay Hunter is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Deontay Hunter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Primal 34
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winklejax throws out the jab.
Winklejax lands a jab to Jones 's midsection.
Jones moves out of range as Winklejax strikes.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winklejax lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Winklejax does it's job there.
Winklejax with a jab.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winklejax looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Winklejax thuds his right hand into Jones 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Winklejax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winklejax just misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Winklejax is out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winklejax.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winklejax moves away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Winklejax throws a right hand that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Jones looks to land a right hand but Winklejax moved out of range.
A lazy left from Winklejax finds it's target.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winklejax closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Winklejax saw that one coming.
Winklejax lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Winklejax misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Winklejax's head but Winklejax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winklejax misses with a left hand
and Winklejax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winklejax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Winklejax catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Winklejax has managed to clinch.
Winklejax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winklejax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Winklejax has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Winklejax misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winklejax throws a head punch that misses.
Winklejax takes a shot to the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Winklejax.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones prevents a body shot from Winklejax.
Winklejax misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winklejax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winklejax throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Winklejax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to pull guard but Winklejax won't allow it.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Jones 's head. #T3#
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winklejax swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winklejax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Jones 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones 's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones .
Jones jumps guard but Winklejax turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winklejax won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #T4#
Winklejax wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Winklejax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winklejax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones pulls Winklejax in to control the position.
Winklejax stopping the sweep attempt from Jones .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Winklejax dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Winklejax is looking to clinch.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winklejax misses with an uppercut.
Winklejax looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winklejax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winklejax walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winklejax was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Winklejax.
Winklejax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winklejax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winklejax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winklejax misses with a looping right.
Winklejax looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Winklejax misses with a looping left.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones swings for the body but Winklejax moves out of range.
Winklejax misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a hook. Winklejax ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Winklejax throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones . That snapped Winklejax's head back.
Greg Winklejax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Winklejax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greg Winklejax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Winklejax seems unphased.
Winklejax misses with an uppercut.
Winklejax misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Winklejax looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Winklejax uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winklejax. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Winklejax as he connects with a hook.
Winklejax throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones with a nice cross.#ROC#
Winklejax is rocked!
Jones misses with a hook. Winklejax ducked under it nicely.
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 slips a jab from Winklejax.
Winklejax lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Winklejax lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Winklejax.
Winklejax misses with a straight left.
Winklejax lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Winklejax. That snapped Jones 's head back.
Winklejax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winklejax connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones 's hands.
Winklejax avoids the body shot from Jones .
Winklejax steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones .
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones jabs Winklejax to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Winklejax with a nice cross.
Winklejax defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winklejax 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.
Winklejax throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Jones .
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Winklejax jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones lands a head shot.
Winklejax is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Jones .
Winklejax seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones slips under a jab from Winklejax.
Winklejax throws an off balance right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Jones .
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!
Winklejax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones pounces like a tiger and cracks Winklejax with a vicious hook! Winklejax is down but not out! Jones follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Russell Jones !
Russell Jones retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
Primal 27
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Salavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
Jones lands a nice hook to Salavez's body. Salavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Salavez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones !
You can see the frustration on Jones 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Salavez's best efforts.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salavez connects with a nice short shot to Jones 's temple.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Salavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salavez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to get to full guard but Salavez has control of the leg.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Salavez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Salavez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Salavez drops an elbow to the side of Jones 's head.
Salavez working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salavez.
Salavez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salavez landing with the ground and pound.
Salavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones 's head.
Salavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salavez scoring with some ground and pound.
Salavez is in close to Jones 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salavez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones 's head.
Jones is trying to keep Salavez in close.
#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jones is tightening it up a little... Salavez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Salavez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Salavez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jones !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Russell Jones !
Russell Jones retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
Primal 22
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Winklejax throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones .
Winklejax misses with a wild body shot.
Winklejax throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Winklejax misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greg Winklejax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winklejax defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
As Jones tries to get set, Winklejax tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones tries to move into range but Winklejax moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones defending well as Winklejax loads up on a big left hand.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Winklejax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winklejax digs a good hook to Jones 's body.
Winklejax tries to clinch up.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Winklejax slips the punch.
Winklejax tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winklejax misses with a right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winklejax lands a jab.
Winklejax misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones cracks Winklejax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Winklejax is rocked!#T1#
Winklejax misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Winklejax to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Jones !
Russell Jones is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Primal 17
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones lands a body shot.
Krue connects with a crisp jab.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krue.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krue's head.
Krue looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Krue's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Krue.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krue! But no joy.
Jones blocks a jab.
As Krue tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Krue manages to avoid the attempt.
Krue throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krue doesn't seem bothered though.
Larson Krue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krue walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Krue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. #T1#
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krue keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Jones rushes Krue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is leaning against Krue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones is leaning against Krue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jones .
Jones is leaning against Krue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krue misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Krue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones .
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Krue manages to avoid it.
Krue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Krue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krue throws an overhand right that lands on Jones 's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
As Krue tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Krue manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Krue moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Krue saw that one coming.
Krue slips a straight right by Jones .
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Krue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Krue.
Jones is looking to clinch but Krue is avoiding it.
Jones digs a good hook to Krue's body.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
A jab from Krue finds it's way through Jones 's defenses.
Krue uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krue looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Krue takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Krue.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones sizes up Krue with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krue throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krue looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Krue staying out of range there.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krue.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krue.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krue was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
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!
Krue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Krue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krue lands with a cross.
Krue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones swings for the body but Krue moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krue takes one to the side of the head.
Krue missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Krue controls his hands.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Krue controls the action.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krue smiles and moves away.
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 Russell Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Krue misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Krue.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Krue throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Krue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones connects with a jab.
Larson Krue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Krue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krue is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Krue misses with a looping left.
Krue throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krue misses with an uppercut.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Krue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones tries to clinch up but Krue circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Krue moves away
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Jones lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones .#CUT#
It looks like Larson Krue has been cut.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Krue counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krue takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones is looking to clinch.
A big left from Krue misses.
Krue looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Jones .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a body punch but Krue moves out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Krue moves out of range. #T2#
Krue misses with a left hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Krue throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Krue connects with a single shot there.
Krue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Krue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Krue closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Krue is rocked!
Krue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krue throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Krue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones digs a good body shot into Krue's ribs.#T3#
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krue is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Krue moves away from the strike by Jones .
Krue seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krue on the side of the head.
Jones swings for the body but Krue moves out of range.
Krue keeps the fight on the outside.
Krue scores with a nice head shot.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Krue's head.
Nice defenses there by Jones .
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krue.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krue throws out the jab.
Krue misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a body punch but Krue moves out of range. #T4#
Krue slips under a jab from Jones .
Jones staying out of range there.
Krue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krue throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones .
Jones takes a swing at Krue's ribcage but misses.
Krue has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones swings for the body but Krue moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Krue.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Krue jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krue throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Russell Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larson Krue's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Krue.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Krue lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Krue lands a slapping body shot.
Jones lands with a hook. Krue tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Krue 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krue connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a series of punches but Krue moves out of range.
Krue misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Krue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krue.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krue misses with an uppercut.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krue.
Jones avoids the body shot from Krue.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Krue's defenses.
Jones throws a body punch but Krue moves out of range.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krue.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Krue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Krue is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krue misses with a hook
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Krue's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.#T2#
Krue throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krue throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Krue 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.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krue moves away.
Krue misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with a body shot.
A jab from Krue misses. #KD#
Jones cracks Krue with a big right hand and Krue goes down!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Krue is working from the bottom.
Krue is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is keen to just control but Krue is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krue is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krue defending well though.
Krue is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krue keeps working.
Larson Krue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krue has hold of Jones 's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jones !
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