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Event:
Sin City 11 Jackson v The Axe
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
That kick from Jones tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Magomedov darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Jones is trying to break free.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov. #T1#
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Magomedov gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working aggressively here.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Magomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones tries to clinch up but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jones to the mat! Jones covers up and Magomedov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marat Magomedov!
Post fight, Marat Magomedov took to the microphone: 'You are looking at future of this division. You will learn to like what you see. You must learn.'.
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Event:
Sin City 6 Jaskok vs Teller
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a hook
#TD#
and Kunwar counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones controls Kunwar momentarily but Kunwar frees himself.
Kunwar wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kunwar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kunwar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kunwar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Kunwar 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.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kunwar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kunwar is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kunwar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kunwar is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kunwar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunwar wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kunwar moves into full guard.
Kunwar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Kunwar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kunwar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Kunwar's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Kunwar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones wants to stand but Kunwar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kunwar trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kunwar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kunwar counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Kunwar decides to stand back up. #T4#
Jones tries to clinch but Kunwar moves out of range.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones looks to clinch #TD#
and Kunwar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kunwar has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kunwar's guard.#REVB#
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kunwar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
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 Hari Kunwar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Dion Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kunwar dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kunwar from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kunwar trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Kunwar 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#
Kunwar manages to get back to half guard.
Kunwar trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
#SUB#
Kunwar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Kunwar wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Kunwar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kunwar looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Kunwar wants to control but Jones passes into side.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Kunwar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kunwar is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him!
Kunwar tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Kunwar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kunwar is looking to escape.
Jones controlling from mount.
Kunwar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kunwar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kunwar really wants to buck Jones off and get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kunwar tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Kunwar is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Kunwar tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Kunwar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Jones misses.
Kunwar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kunwar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Kunwar working away.#SUB#
Kunwar 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 Kunwar but great work by Jones.
Kunwar can't do much from the bottom here.
Kunwar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kunwar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kunwar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kunwar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Kunwar looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jones passes into side control!
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Kunwar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kunwar stops Jones from passing to mount.
Kunwar looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jones looking to control but Kunwar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Kunwar is trying to escape the mount.
Jones avoids the attempt from Kunwar to control.
Kunwar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kunwar flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kunwar is looking to escape. #T3#
Kunwar wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kunwar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kunwar is working hard here to advance position.
Kunwar tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones tries to control but Kunwar wriggling away.
Kunwar tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Kunwar is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kunwar can't escape the position.
Jones avoids the attempt from Kunwar to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kunwar is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dion 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Jones!
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 3
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Kunwar counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Kunwar wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Kunwar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunwar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunwar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jones working a defensive guard but Kunwar passes into half guard.
#T1#
Kunwar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kunwar is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but Kunwar is keeping busy.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kunwar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Kunwar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones trying to control but Kunwar postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Kunwar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones feints and then cracks Kunwar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kunwar down.
A head kick by Jones misses #TD2#
and Kunwar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Kunwar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kunwar is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Kunwar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kunwar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kunwar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kunwar working away.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Kunwar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kunwar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control Kunwar's posture but Kunwar avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hari Kunwar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kunwar swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Kunwar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kunwar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones lands a head kick. Kunwar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kunwar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kunwar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kunwar from controlling successfully.
Kunwar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kunwar trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones is trying to control the position but Kunwar postures up.
Jones wants to control the position but Kunwar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hari Kunwar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kunwar wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kunwar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones trying to control here.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kunwar seems to be looking for submissions.
Kunwar throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is pressing down on Kunwar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kunwar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Kunwar, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##TD2#
Kunwar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones pulls Kunwar in to control the position.
Kunwar throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kunwar's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVR#
Kunwar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kunwar has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Kunwar keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Kunwar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Kunwar has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kunwar keeps moving.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kunwar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kunwar wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kunwar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Kunwar's legs - danger averted.
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 Dion Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kunwar misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Kunwar moves away #TD2#
and Kunwar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones is trying to control Kunwar's posture but Kunwar avoids it. #SUB2#
Kunwar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Kunwar is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #SUB2#
Kunwar is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #SUB2#
Kunwar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kunwar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kunwar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kunwar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kunwar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kunwar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is not content to let Kunwar control the position. #T3#
Jones struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kunwar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kunwar off and has taken his back!
Kunwar is trying to break free.
Jones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Jones wants to control but Kunwar is keeping busy.
Kunwar controlling Jones 's hands.
Kunwar tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kunwar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Kunwar right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dion Jones.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dion Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Irvin on that attempt.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irvin.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Irvin is defended easily by Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Irvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Irvin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Irvin is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Irvin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy.
Irvin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irvin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Irvin seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones is controlling Irvin's trapped leg to prevent Irvin from advancing to side control.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irvin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones is trying to keep Irvin in close.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Irvin with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Irvin tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Irvin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Irvin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Irvin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Jones is right now.
Irvin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Irvin is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
Jones wants to control but Irvin postures up.#T4##SUB#
Irvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones wants to control but Irvin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Irvin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones holds on to Irvin's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irvin trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irvin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Irvin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Irvin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Irvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Irvin is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Irvin seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Irvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Irvin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Irvin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Irvin wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Irvin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irvin tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irvin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Irvin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Irvin is defended easily by Jones.#T3#
Irvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Irvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irvin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Irvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irvin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Irvin.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dion Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Irvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irvin is looking to land body kicks.
Irvin shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irvin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irvin goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Irvin manages to step out the way in time.
Irvin dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Irvin's head and hops out.
Jones raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dion Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Irvin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Irvin fails with the takedown.
Irvin misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Jones counters with a head kick that drops Irvin to the mat! Irvin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Irvin is rocked!
Irvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and as Irvin loses concentration momentarily, Jones counters with a picture perfect head kick! Irvin goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dion Jones!
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