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Event:
LKO Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Sakuragi shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is really struggling to control Sakuragi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuragi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sakuragi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#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.
Sakuragi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones cracks Sakuragi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Sakuragi darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.#TD2#
Sakuragi pulls Jones into guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sakuragi 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 trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuragi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi working a defensive guard here.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sakuragi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakuragi trying to control the position.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakuragi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Sakuragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones works over Sakuragi with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sakuragi keeps moving.
Sakuragi wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Sakuragi blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Jonny Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sakuragi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Sakuragi getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuragi defends it easily.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to sweep here but Sakuragi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Sakuragi 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. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Sakuragi pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuragi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakuragi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuragi 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. #SUB#
Jones has his foot on Sakuragi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuragi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuragi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sakuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Sakuragi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sakuragi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones trying to hold on to Sakuragi's head to control him but Sakuragi postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Sakuragi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sakuragi is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakuragi to get the leverage.
Sakuragi throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuragi 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Sakuragi jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuragi is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones works over Sakuragi with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Sakuragi is working from the bottom.
Sakuragi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up.
#SUB2#
Sakuragi working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuragi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakuragi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuragi trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Sakuragi has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakuragi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuragi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Sakuragi.#CL2#
Sakuragi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Sakuragi defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Jones is trying to keep Sakuragi in close.
#T3##SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuragi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuragi is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him. #SUB#
Sakuragi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuragi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuragi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sakuragi defends easily.
Sakuragi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuragi is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuragi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Jones!
A relieved looking Jonny Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones blocks a body shot from Denver.
Jones tries to pull guard but Denver holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones tries to pull guard but Denver won't allow it.
#TD2#
Jones pulls Denver into guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Denver from standing up. #SU#
Denver stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Denver lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Denver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Denver scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Denver from controlling successfully.
Denver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Denver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denver works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Denver wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Denver sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Denver is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denver pulls his head out easily.
Denver trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #T3#
Denver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Denver.
Denver 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. #SU#
Denver gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Denver clinches.
Denver can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
#TD#
Denver lands a takedown into guard.
Denver is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Denver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Denver trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Denver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Denver is breathing heavily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Denver from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denver is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Denver defends well.
Denver forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Denver dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Denver to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Denver from controlling successfully.
Denver wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Jones is working an open guard so Denver takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Denver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denver is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Denver is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Denver wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Denver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jones pushes a forearm under Denver's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Denver is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Jones!
Jonny Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Elliott lands with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Elliott saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there #CL2#
and Elliott counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Elliott successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Elliott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones trying to control but Elliott is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones prevents Elliott from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Elliott kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Elliott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elliott is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Elliott stalls from top position.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Elliott keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Elliott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Elliott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elliott staying calm.
An elbow from Elliott crashes against the mat.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Elliott has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Elliott drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Elliott uses it to pass to side control.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones wants to control but Elliott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elliott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Elliott stands up and beckons Jones to join him on the feet.
Elliott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones throws a leg kick but Elliott sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Elliott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Jones tries to get to full guard but Elliott has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Elliott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elliott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Elliott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elliott in particular looking to stall.
Elliott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Elliott stands up and beckons Jones to join him on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Elliott. Those never looked like landing.
Elliott lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Elliott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Elliott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Elliott in the body.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elliott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Elliott has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Elliott steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Elliott avoids it.
Elliott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elliott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Elliott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Elliott has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Elliott to keep the fight standing.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elliott just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Elliott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elliott blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
#T1#
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Elliott walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Elliott takes a step back to recover.
Jonny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to clinch but Elliott moves out of range.
Elliott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elliott throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Jones colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Elliott as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Jones is left battered and dazed whilst Elliott and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Elliott!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelinski.
Kelinski takes one on the button.
Kelinski moves out of range of the body kick.
Jonny Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelinski punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones goes for a double leg but Kelinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelinski continues to drive forward.
Kelinski moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Kelinski cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelinski fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Kelinski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Kelinski coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kelinski counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kelinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelinski checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Kelinski moves away from the strike by Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelinski misses the target.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelinski misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Kelinski throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Kelinski and move into the clinch position.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelinski as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Kelinski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kelinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Carol Kelinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelinski misses the target.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelinski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones throws a jab when Kelinski was well out of range.
Kelinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.#T2#
Jones tries to move into range but Kelinski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelinski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Kelinski scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Kelinski counters with a big right hand! Oh Jones is in trouble here! Kelinski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carol Kelinski!
Carol Kelinski very nearly forgot to thank Invictus amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Mentzer.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Mentzer is out of range.
A punch combination from Mentzer misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mentzer throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mentzer misses with a wild combination.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Mentzer saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Mentzer coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Mentzer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones avoids the body shot from Mentzer.
Mentzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Mentzer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mentzer misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
A big right from Mentzer misses.
Mike Mentzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mentzer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mentzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Mentzer as Jones shoots in.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Mentzer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Mentzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mentzer blocks a leg kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Mentzer moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mentzer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mentzer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Mentzer misses the target.
Mentzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Mentzer moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Mentzer is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him. #SUB#
Jones looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mentzer is defending well. Jones quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mentzer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jones celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Jones!
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