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Event:
ADWGC Helsinki
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tor Lovig (ranked 3638 p4p, 385 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11111 p4p, 542 weight class). Lovig kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is . The crowd seem to be enjoying Aguilar's choice of entrance music: Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Alvin Aguilar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Tor Lovig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lovig has Aguilar up against the cage in a clinch.
Aguilar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lovig is working for takedown but Aguilar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lovig is pressed up against the cage. Aguilar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lovig down to the mat. Lovig avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aguilar instigates a clinch.
Lovig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aguilar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Lovig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguilar clinches with his opponent.
Lovig can't get the takedown.
Aguilar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aguilar has his hands on Lovig's head, controlling the position.
Aguilar keeping full guard, as Lovig tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aguilar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aguilar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lovig (0) vs (2) Aguilar
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguilar is fighting to break Lovig's control of his arms but Lovig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lovig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lovig has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aguilar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (0) vs (5) Aguilar
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Aguilar working away.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Aguilar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lovig tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Lovig's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aguilar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lovig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovig wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar staying calm.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Lovig is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovig can't do much from the bottom here.
Lovig is looking for a sweep.
Lovig is trying to control Aguilar's posture but Aguilar avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aguilar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lovig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lovig struggling a bit here.
Aguilar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lovig's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lovig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar taking a breather here.
Lovig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lovig manages to get back to half guard.
Lovig has his hands clasped together around Aguilar's back. He's all about the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control from half guard but Lovig is working away.
Lovig trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Aguilar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lovig is trying to control but Aguilar passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (0) vs (8) Aguilar
Lovig is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Lovig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lovig gets back to half guard.
Aguilar tries to pass to full mount but Lovig defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lovig is positioning himself well to prevent Aguilar advancing to mount.
Lovig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lovig.
Lovig 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.
Lovig looking to control but Aguilar passes into half guard.
Lovig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aguilar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (0) vs (11) Aguilar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lovig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguilar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lovig looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Lovig working to try and regain half guard.
Lovig prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lovig reaches up to try and control the position but Aguilar seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lovig rolls and tries to escape and now Aguilar has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lovig (0) vs (14) Aguilar
Lovig trying to control the hands but Aguilar breaks the grip.
Aguilar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lovig doesn't escape.
Lovig trying to control the action but Aguilar just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Aguilar controlling the positon.
Aguilar not allowing Lovig to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling from the back.
Lovig is really stuck here.
Aguilar doesn't have the hooks in and Lovig manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lovig (2) vs (14) Aguilar
Aguilar managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lovig tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Lovig is fighting to break Aguilar's control of his arms but Aguilar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar 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.
Lovig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aguilar holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 14 to 2.
Alvin Aguilar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tor Lovig (ranked 3536 p4p, 294 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 6740 p4p, 411 weight class). Lovig comes to the cage accompanied by . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tor Lovig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn shoots in and drives through. Lovig sprawls well.
Free Agent Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lovig defends well and Steel Penn ends up having to push Lovig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lovig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lovig (4) vs (0) Steel Penn
We've been hearing that Lovig has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lovig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lovig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
Lovig wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lovig (6) vs (0) Steel Penn
Lovig is looking to work his way around to Steel Penn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lovig moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lovig (9) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lovig is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lovig is looking to control Steel Penn but Steel Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Steel Penn tries to break free.
Lovig tries to keep control of the position but Steel Penn is staying busy.
Lovig controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovig doesn't have the hooks in and Steel Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lovig (9) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (9) vs (5) Steel Penn
Lovig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Lovig is working away.
Lovig tries to control but Steel Penn manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lovig (9) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel Penn working for the choke.
Steel Penn keeps control of the position as Lovig tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steel Penn not allowing Lovig to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to break Lovig's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lovig remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Steel Penn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lovig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lovig is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lovig is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Lovig trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Lovig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovig wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lovig is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lovig trying to control from the bottom.
Lovig is looking to improve his position.
Lovig is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Steel Penn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Steel Penn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lovig is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Steel Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Free Agent Steel Penn!
A relieved looking Free Agent Steel Penn 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 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mawe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Lovig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mawe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lovig has managed to get both his arms back between Mawe's legs - danger averted.
Mawe has his hands on Lovig's head, controlling the position.
Lovig throwing strikes but missing.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Lovig from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mawe keeping moving, preventing Lovig from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lovig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lovig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mawe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mawe looking for a guillotine here but Lovig defends easily.
Lovig throwing strikes from guard but Mawe blocks nicely.
Lovig wants to control from the top but Mawe keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lovig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Lovig.#TD2#
Mawe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lovig quickly recovers to half guard.
Mawe prevents Lovig from improving his position.#SUB#
Lovig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mawe seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mawe 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.
Lovig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lovig is trying to control but Mawe manages to pass to mount!
Lovig is looking to improve his position but Mawe isn't that keen on the idea.
Lovig tries to lock up and control but Mawe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lovig manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawe wants to pass to mount but Lovig is defending the position.
Lovig moves into full guard.
#T4#
Lovig trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mawe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mawe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lovig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Mawe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lovig is just riding it out for now. Mawe eventually gives up the hold.
Lovig tries to get to full guard but Mawe has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mawe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lovig defend it? Mawe steps over the head and cranks it - Lovig is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mawe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
DARE 69
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
La De Hoya slips under a jab.
La De Hoya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lovig just manages to avoid it.
Lovig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya connects with a leg kick. Lovig looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lovig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La De Hoya moves away.
Lovig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La De Hoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by La De Hoya.
Lovig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La De Hoya.
Lovig sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lovig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
La De Hoya motions for Lovig to come forward. La De Hoya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lovig misses with a body shot
and La De Hoya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
La De Hoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Lovig backs away, La De Hoya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
La De Hoya throws out a loose jab but Lovig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovig blocks a head kick by La De Hoya.
#T1#
La De Hoya lands a leg kick that knocks Lovig off balance momentarily.
Lovig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lovig thows a left - swing and a miss!
La De Hoya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
La De Hoya misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Lovig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La De Hoya's guard.
Lovig is looking to pass into half guard but La De Hoya pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now La De Hoya is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
La De Hoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lovig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, La De Hoya has managed to get both his arms back between Lovig's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lovig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. La De Hoya defends it easily.
La De Hoya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lovig is keeping the position for now.
La De Hoya passes Lovig's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
La De Hoya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
La De Hoya prevents Lovig from improving his position.#T2#
La De Hoya content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lovig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lovig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
La De Hoya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovig is working to get back to half guard.
La De Hoya controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Lovig is trying desperately to improve position.
La De Hoya controlling the pace for now.
Lovig is trying to escape the mount.
La De Hoya controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lovig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Lovig tries to lock up and control but La De Hoya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lovig working to try and regain half guard.
La De Hoya looking to control but Lovig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lovig tries to hold on but La De Hoya pushes him away.
Lovig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
La De Hoya controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marious La De Hoya 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#
La De Hoya throws a push kick but Lovig slaps the foot to one side.
La De Hoya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lovig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La De Hoya throws a leg kick which misses Lovig's front leg but catches the back leg as Lovig tries to avoid it.
Marious La De Hoya is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
La De Hoya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La De Hoya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La De Hoya throws a big shot that misses.
La De Hoya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lovig can do to turn this around?
Lovig moves out of range of the leg kick from La De Hoya.
Nice shot by Lovig.
La De Hoya throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovig.
A countering left hand to the body from Lovig misses.
Marious La De Hoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La De Hoya misses the shot to the body.
La De Hoya moves in looking to clinch but Lovig pushes him off.
Lovig checks a leg kick.
La De Hoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lovig.
Lovig misses with a hook
and Lovig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
La De Hoya misses with a kick to the body.
Lovig walks into a left hand.
Lovig needs to keep his hands up - La De Hoya had a free shot at his head there.
Lovig chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La De Hoya can pounce on him.
Lovig misses with a wild body shot.
La De Hoya lands a leg kick that knocks Lovig off balance momentarily.
La De Hoya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La De Hoya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
La De Hoya throws a sloppy head kick and Lovig moves out of range easily.
Lovig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La De Hoya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lovig takes a swing at La De Hoya's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La De Hoya loads up on a big right hand but Lovig slips the punch.
Lovig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La De Hoya manages to avoid it.#T2#
La De Hoya throws a push kick but Lovig slaps the foot to one side.
Lovig drops down looking to force a counter takedown but La De Hoya defends it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for La De Hoya.
La De Hoya throws a solid leg kick but Lovig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La De Hoya.
Lovig 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.
La De Hoya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovig's sensitive parts.
Lovig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La De Hoya manages to avoid it.
La De Hoya throwing a counter right hand but Lovig manages to avoid it.
La De Hoya throws a low kick but Lovig avoids it.
Lovig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down La De Hoya rather than just go for the knockout.
Lovig lands with a shot to the body.
Lovig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La De Hoya.
La De Hoya defending well as Lovig loads up on a big left hand.
Lovig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovig tests La De Hoya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Lovig misses.
La De Hoya misses with a body punch
enabling Lovig to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by La De Hoya. #T3#
La De Hoya throws a leg kick which misses Lovig's front leg but catches the back leg as Lovig tries to avoid it.
Lovig cracks La De Hoya with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lovig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lovig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed La De Hoya momentarily.
Lovig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
La De Hoya's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La De Hoya.
Lovig chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La De Hoya can pounce on him.
La De Hoya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lovig is out of range and La De Hoya settles back down.
Lovig lands a body shot.
Lovig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lovig! But no joy.
La De Hoya ducks under a wild hook from Lovig.
La De Hoya throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La De Hoya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lovig's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lovig scores with a hook.
La De Hoya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La De Hoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovig.#TD2#
La De Hoya gets caught napping as Lovig dives in and scores a takedown. La De Hoya manages to retain guard.
Lovig trying to control but La De Hoya is working from the bottom.
Lovig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovig content to stall in guard here.
Tor Lovig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovig wants to pass the guard but La De Hoya is keeping the position.
La De Hoya has momentary wrist control but Lovig slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Marious La De Hoya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
La De Hoya lands a lovely overhand right.
Lovig tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lovig lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from La De Hoya misses
and Lovig counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovig looks to land a left hand but La De Hoya moved out of range nicely.
La De Hoya lands a really nice looking cross but Lovig seems unphased.
La De Hoya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lovig to score with a decent uppercut.
Lovig throws out a loose jab but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
La De Hoya moves into range and connects with a jab.
La De Hoya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovig moves out of range of the body kick.
Lovig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La De Hoya moves out of range as Lovig strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La De Hoya tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La De Hoya ducks under a wild hook from Lovig.#T1#
Lovig throws a shot from downtown. La De Hoya moves away and avoids it.
Lovig throws the left hand but La De Hoya avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from La De Hoya misses.
La De Hoya is looking to land body kicks.
Lovig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from La De Hoya with a body shot.
La De Hoya ducks under a wild hook from Lovig.
La De Hoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovig avoids the head kick by La De Hoya.
A bone on bone clash there as Lovig blocks the leg kick.
Lovig lands a jab.
Marious La De Hoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovig throws the left hand but La De Hoya avoids the punch easily.
La De Hoya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lovig misses with a body shot.
La De Hoya looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lovig connects with the punch.
A cross from La De Hoya lands.#T2#
Lovig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Lovig does it's job there.
La De Hoya swings for the body but Lovig moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from La De Hoya.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lovig or perhaps it was just good defense by La De Hoya, which made it look bad.
A cross from Lovig lands.
Marious La De Hoya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from La De Hoya.
A nice inside leg kick there by La De Hoya. That's going to slow Lovig down.
La De Hoya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lovig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
La De Hoya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lovig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
La De Hoya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
La De Hoya sizes up Lovig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lovig with a hook.
Lovig blocks a head kick by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La De Hoya lands a lovely overhand right.
Lovig takes a kick to the side of the head.
La De Hoya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lovig counters with a stiff right hand.
Lovig misses with an uppercut.
Lovig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La De Hoya's hands.#ROC2#
La De Hoya is rocked!
La De Hoya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh La De Hoya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La De Hoya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
La De Hoya seems to have got his legs back now.
La De Hoya connects with a body shot that sends Lovig's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from La De Hoya. #T4#
A big left from Lovig misses.
La De Hoya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lovig misses with a body shot
and La De Hoya counters with a leg kick.
Lovig takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Lovig shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. La De Hoya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lovig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovig throws an elbow that misses. La De Hoya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lovig's guard. Nice move by La De Hoya!#REVR##SUB2#
Lovig is looking for a triangle here but La De Hoya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lovig is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Marious La De Hoya.
Well La De Hoya 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marious La De Hoya!
Our winner, Marious La De Hoya, 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:
DARE 62
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Lovig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollywood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hollywood lands the left hand.
Hollywood throws a body shot but no joy.
Hollywood lands with a cross.
Hollywood lands with a shot to the body.
Lovig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Lovig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Lovig ducks down to avoid it.
Lovig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollywood throws out the jab.
Lovig slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Lovig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hollywood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lovig lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hollywood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Hollywood finds it's way through Lovig's defenses. #T1#
A jab from Hollywood misses. #TD#
Lovig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hollywood's guard.
Hollywood wants to sweep here but Lovig controlling him for the moment.
Hollywood keeping full guard, as Lovig tries to pass.
Lovig throws an elbow that misses. Hollywood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lovig's guard. Nice move by Hollywood!#REVB#
Lovig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lovig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hollywood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Hollywood wants to control from the top but Lovig keeps moving.
Hollywood told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lovig trying to keep a closed guard but Hollywood is proving a slippery customer.
Hollywood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lovig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hollywood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Lovig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hollywood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hollywood content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hollywood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lovig swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Lovig is adopting a defensive guard.
Hollywood wants to control from the top but Lovig keeps moving. #SUB#
Lovig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hollywood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lovig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lovig looking for a guillotine here but Hollywood defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovig working a defensive guard here.
#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.#SUB#
Lovig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hollywood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hollywood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lovig working a defensive guard here.
Hollywood wants to control from the top but Lovig keeps moving. #SUB#
Lovig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hollywood defends it easily.
Lovig wants to control but Hollywood passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Hollywood dominated that round.
That's time! Lovig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hollywood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lovig throws an overhand right that lands on Hollywood's shoulder, as Hollywood tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollywood misses the target.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Lovig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hollywood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovig is looking to counter punch.
Hollywood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hollywood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Lovig counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lovig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hollywood is trying to control the position but Lovig postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollywood is keeping the position for now.
Hollywood trying to keep a closed guard but Lovig is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Hollywood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovig is one step ahead there.
Hollywood keeping full guard, as Lovig tries to pass.
Hollywood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hollywood is trying to keep Lovig in close.
Hollywood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovig.
Lovig throws a big right hand that misses.
Hollywood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovig.
Lovig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovig sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Hollywood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lovig swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hollywood throws a poor cross that misses
and Lovig counters with a stiff right hand.
Lovig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hollywood misses with a straight right.
Hollywood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hollywood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovig.
Lovig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lovig throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hollywood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hollywood 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.
Lovig misses with a body shot
and Lovig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hollywood lands an overhand right.
Lovig lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hollywood.
Hollywood dips to his left and cracks Lovig with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Lovig is rocked!
Hollywood connects with a stiff jab that staggers Lovig - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Hollywood!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frankie Hollywood waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DARE 56
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovig.
Lovig checks the leg kick.
Lovig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Websphere throws a head kick but Lovig moves out of range.
Websphere connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Websphere's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Websphere's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lovig looks to land a right hand but Websphere moved out of range.
Websphere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Websphere lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovig misses with a right hand
and Websphere counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Lovig finds it's target.
Lovig throws a hook but Websphere avoids it easily.
Websphere is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Websphere.
Lovig slips under a jab.
As Websphere looks to move away, Lovig throws a big counter combo but Websphere just gets out of the way.
Websphere fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lovig is out of range.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Lovig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lovig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Websphere pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lovig is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Websphere lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Lovig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BM Websphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Websphere connects with a body shot that sends Lovig's belly button to the back.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovig.
BM Websphere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Websphere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lovig throws a poor cross that misses
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere throws a push kick but Lovig slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Lovig looking to score a takedown here. Websphere is defending well but Lovig drives through and ends up in Websphere's guard.
Lovig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovig controlling from the top position.
Lovig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lovig 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.#T2#
Lovig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lovig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lovig scoring with some ground and pound.
Websphere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovig postures up in Websphere's guard and throws a big left but Websphere blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Websphere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Websphere is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lovig trying to hold on to Websphere's head to control him but Websphere postures up.
#T3#
Lovig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Websphere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lovig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Websphere has managed to get both his arms back between Lovig's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lovig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lovig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lovig working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Lovig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Websphere is aware though and is defending well.
Lovig pulls Websphere in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Lovig wants to control but Websphere passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Lovig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lovig wants to improve his position but Websphere is controlling well.
Websphere controlling the action here. #SUB#
Lovig actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod.
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#
Websphere scores with a push kick.
Websphere takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Websphere fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lovig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lovig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Websphere replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lovig blocks it well.
Lovig looks to land a left hand but Websphere moved out of range nicely.
Lovig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Websphere.
Lovig has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Websphere.
Lovig throws a hook but Websphere avoids it easily.
Websphere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lovig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lovig lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere throws a body kick that misses
and Lovig counters with a left to the body.
Lovig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Websphere connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Lovig loads up on a big right hand but Websphere slips the punch.
Lovig throws a series of punches but Websphere avoids them all with ease.
Websphere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Websphere on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Websphere.
Lovig throws a jab when Websphere was well out of range.
Websphere lunges at Lovig with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lovig's hand.
Websphere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Lovig. Beautiful body shot.
Websphere tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Websphere doesn't seem bothered though.
Lovig misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Websphere.
Websphere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Websphere connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovig throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Lovig fails to land the takedown.
Lovig tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Websphere throws a solid leg kick but Lovig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Websphere.
Lovig attempts a counter takedown but Websphere avoids it well and moves away.
Lovig scores with the left hand. Websphere knows he should have avoided that one.
Lovig throws an off balance right hand
and Websphere counters with a straight right hand.
Websphere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lovig blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Lovig rushes Websphere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lovig misses with the head strike.
Websphere misses with the head strike.
Lovig wants to take the fight to the mat but Websphere manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lovig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lovig tries a body shot but Websphere blocks it.
Lovig wants to take the fight to the mat but Websphere manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Lovig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Lovig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Websphere misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Lovig on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lovig moves out of range of the strikes.
Websphere moves out of range of the strikes.
Websphere gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Websphere ducks under a wild hook from Lovig.
Websphere looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Websphere walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Lovig misses.
Websphere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Websphere looks to throw the jab but Lovig is out of range. #T4#
Websphere misses with a hook.
Websphere misses with an uppercut. Lovig saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Websphere.
Lovig punishes Websphere's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovig scores with a decent looking hook.
Websphere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovig throws out the jab.
Lovig doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Websphere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lovig is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Websphere clinches up against the cage.
Websphere misses with a punch to the body.
Tor Lovig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Websphere is leaning against Lovig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lovig prevents a body shot from Websphere.
Websphere blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Websphere breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Lovig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Websphere looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Websphere finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lovig keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lovig.
Lovig working the ground and pound from side control.
Lovig fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Lovig tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lovig has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lovig scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere is looking to regain half guard here but Lovig keeps moving and retains side control.
Lovig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Websphere keeps working. #T1#
Websphere is looking to regain half guard here but Lovig keeps moving and retains side control.
Lovig fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Lovig tries for a kimura but Websphere is defending well.
I wouldn't like to be where Websphere is right now.
Lovig working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Websphere takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lovig trying to control the position but Websphere is working away.
Websphere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BM Websphere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB#
Lovig looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Websphere dodges the ground and pound from Lovig.
Websphere tries to buck Lovig off but Lovig is having none of it.
Lovig cracks Websphere with a big right hand but Websphere just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Websphere is looking for a sweep.
Lovig creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lovig in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lovig is putting a hurting on Websphere here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Lovig throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Lovig goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Websphere rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lovig's guard! Nice work there by Websphere! #SUB#
Websphere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tor Lovig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lovig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Websphere won't allow Lovig to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lovig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lovig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Websphere defends it easily.#T4#
Lovig 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.#SUB#
Lovig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Websphere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Websphere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lovig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lovig is trying to keep Websphere in close.
Websphere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovig throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tor Lovig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Websphere 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... BM Websphere!
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Event:
DARE 52
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Lê throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lovig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lovig throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovig misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Lovig.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lovig to counter with a crisp jab.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lê thows a leg kick but Lovig checks it
and Lovig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovig throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lê swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Lê 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovig cracks Lê with an open hand slap.
Lê throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovig staying out of range there.#TD2#
Lovig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lê is trying to defend but Lovig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Lê pushes Lovig off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Lê gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lovig counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lê slips under a jab.
Lovig swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lê.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê digs a good hook to Lovig's body.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lovig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lovig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lovig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovig.
Lovig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lovig 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.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê misses with a kick to the body.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê slips a jab from Lovig.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lê stuns Lovig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lê stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovig was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.#TD2#
Lovig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lê sprawls well initially but Lovig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lovig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lê is staying active underneath Lovig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lê is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lovig content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Lovig throwing shots but Lê is blocking nicely.
Lovig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lê blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovig.
Lê is trying is best to control the position here.
Lovig is nestled in close to Lê, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lê avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovig.
Lovig thows a huge punch but Lê dodges it nicely.
Lovig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lê trying to control from the bottom.
Lovig thows a huge punch but Lê dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Lovig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lê blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovig.
Lê is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lovig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lê keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lê keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lovig wants to work for an arm triangle but Lê is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lovig winds up and cracks Lê with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tor Lovig will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lê misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lovig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovig moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lovig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lê under the eye.
Lovig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lê but Lê pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Lovig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lovig.
Lovig 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.
Lê working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovig.
Lê preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tor Lovig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lovig trying to control but Lê is working from the bottom.
Lovig is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Lovig throws an elbow that misses. Lê uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lovig's guard. Nice move by Lê!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lovig is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lovig controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Lovig trying to control but Lê is working from the bottom.
Lovig throwing strikes from guard but Lê blocks nicely.
Lê keeping moving, preventing Lovig from controlling successfully.
Lovig throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Lovig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lovig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lê's head.
Lovig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovig pushing down on Lê's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lovig lands with a punch from half guard.
Lovig is looking to take a break and control but Lê is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lovig is pressing down on Lê's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lê is holding on for now.
Lovig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lovig lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Lovig wants to work for an arm triangle but Lê is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovig throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lê to regain full guard.
Lovig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Lovig 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#
Lovig swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê slips a jab from Lovig.
Lovig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Lovig persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovig throws a series of punches but Lê avoids them all with ease.
Lovig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovig.
Lê looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lovig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lê misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Lovig has closed the distance and engaged Lê in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig fails to pull guard.
Lê is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Lovig.
A short left from Lovig.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lovig's elbow.
Lovig blocks an uppercut.
Lovig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovig tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Lovig back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lovig.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Lovig's ribcage. Lovig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovig is trying to push Lê away but Lê has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lovig tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Lovig's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Lovig controls the action.
Lê cracks Lovig with a nice body shot.
Lovig drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lê pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lê sizes up Lovig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lovig has a takedown stuffed.
Lê tried to counter with a leg kick but Lovig avoided it.#T2#
Lê jabs at Lovig's body.
Lovig checks a leg kick nicely.
Lovig misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovig misses with a right hand
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Lovig seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Lovig.
Lovig throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Lovig is out of range.
Lovig wants to counter the offense by Lê and move into the clinch position.
Lovig throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lovig takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lovig throws a shot to the body.
Lê scores with a kick to the body.
Lovig lands a jab.
Lê misses with a body punch
and Lovig counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lê.
Lovig misses with an uppercut.
Lê moves in looking to clinch but Lovig pushes him off.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lê.
Lê throws a body kick that misses
and Lovig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tor Lovig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lovig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lê on the side of the head.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Lovig finds it's target.
Lê misses the jab.
Lovig slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lovig tries to clinch up.#T4#
Lê misses with a straight right.
Lovig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Lovig slips the punch.
Lê throws a jab when Lovig was well out of range.
Lê tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
and Lovig counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Lovig counters with a single leg into guard. Lê didn't expect that.
Lovig wants to control from the top but Lê keeps moving.
Lovig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lovig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lê looking for a sweep. Not yet Lê, not yet.
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 Quân Lê.
I think Lovig 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor Lovig!
Tor Lovig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DARE 45
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Lovig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tipton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovig.
Tipton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovig.
Lovig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovig misses with a double jab
and Tipton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Lovig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig tests Tipton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Lovig. #T1#
Lovig scores with the left hand. Tipton knows he should have avoided that one.
Lovig connects with a jab.
Lovig loads up on a big right hand but Tipton slips the punch.
Lovig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tipton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Lovig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tipton is looking for a sweep.
Lovig advances to mount.
Tipton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Tipton is working hard here to advance position.
Lovig controlling from the full mount.
Tipton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lovig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tipton is in a horrible position here. Lovig smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tipton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lovig controlling from mount. #T3#
Tipton is looking to get to half guard.
Lovig lands a couple of good shots and Tipton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lovig lands a shot to the head.
Lovig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
What can Tipton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tipton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lovig biding his time, controlling Tipton.
Lovig is hanging on to Tipton's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
I would not like to be Tipton right now.
Tipton breaks Lovig's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lovig keeping moving, preventing Tipton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lovig looking for a guillotine here but Tipton defends easily.
#SUB#
Tipton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lovig manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tipton has Lovig in his guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovig postures up and lands a big shot to Tipton's brow. #SUB#
Lovig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tipton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lovig has managed to get both his arms back between Tipton's legs - danger averted.
Lovig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Lovig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab by Lovig.
A swing and a miss from Lovig.
Tipton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tipton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig is looking to clinch but Tipton is avoiding it.
Tipton feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Lovig.
#T1#
Lovig works the jab nicely.
Lovig punishes Tipton's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tipton on the side of the head.#TD2#
Lovig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Tipton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lovig not doing much here.
Tipton is refusing to be controlled, as Lovig sits in half guard.
Lovig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lovig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Lovig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lovig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tor Lovig has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tipton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Lovig there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lovig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Lovig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lovig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lovig trying to mount his opponent but Tipton defends it.
Lovig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lovig trying to control the action but Tipton is working from the bottom.
Lovig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tipton defending well though.
Lovig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lovig wants to take a breather but Tipton is having none of it.
Lovig lands with a punch from half guard.
Lovig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lovig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lovig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tipton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tipton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lovig is pulling down on Tipton's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tipton throws a sloppy strike and Lovig has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Tipton is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lovig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tor Lovig!
An out of breath Tor Lovig thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Byron Tipton was interviewed post fight and said 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Smith (ranked 2185 p4p, 52 weight class) and Tor Lovig (ranked 2590 p4p, 134 weight class). Lovig has chosen TechnoViking Prophecy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodney Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tor Lovig!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smith closes the distance and pushes Lovig back into the cage.
Lovig gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Lovig
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.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Lovig controlling the action here.
Lovig trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is in trouble now - Lovig has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Lovig
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig fails to advance to Smith's back.
Lovig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lovig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lovig wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith regains half guard.
Lovig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lovig is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Smith has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Lovig is in a lot of trouble! Smith is straining to finish and he's done it! Lovig taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 1
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tor Lovig (ranked 2485 p4p, 120 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 4570 p4p, 207 weight class). Lovig comes to the ring accompanied by TechnoViking Prophecy. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tor Lovig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Lovig. No joy for Osterberg on that attempt.
Osterberg shoots and misses
and Lovig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lovig tightens his grip and picks Osterberg up, before dumping him to the ground. Osterberg manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lovig (2) vs (0) Osterberg
Osterberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lovig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lovig pushing down on Osterberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig slows the pace down in half guard.
Osterberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lovig trying to mount his opponent but Osterberg defends it.
Lovig controlling the pace.
Lovig trying to pass the guard but Osterberg defending well.
Lovig is keen to just control but Osterberg is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg won't allow Lovig to pass to mount.
Lovig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Osterberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lovig not doing much here.
Lovig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osterberg sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Osterberg tries to roll over but Lovig keeps him under control.
Lovig tries to pass to full mount but Osterberg defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovig trying to control from half guard but Osterberg is working away.
Lovig slows the pace down in half guard.
Lovig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lovig trying to mount his opponent but Osterberg defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lovig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (5) vs (0) Osterberg
Osterberg 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.
Lovig works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (8) vs (0) Osterberg
Lovig wants to take Osterberg's back but he can't do it this time.
Lovig prevents Osterberg from getting the reversal.
Lovig wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lovig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osterberg has given up his back. Will we see Lovig going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Lovig (11) vs (0) Osterberg
Lovig keeps control of the position as Osterberg tries to break free.
Lovig controls the position.
Lovig trying to control momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg tries to roll but Lovig sticks to his back.
Lovig is persistently looking for the submission but Osterberg is defending it well.
Lovig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Osterberg's body.
Lovig has the hooks in. Osterberg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lovig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Osterberg's body.
Lovig trying to control.
Osterberg tries to escape the position.
Lovig goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Osterberg escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lovig (11) vs (2) Osterberg
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Lovig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lovig wants to get back to full guard.
Osterberg is thwarting Lovig's attempts to control the position.
Lovig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lovig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Lovig is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is trying to control the position but Osterberg postures up.
Lovig has his foot on Osterberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osterberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Lovig pushes a forearm under Osterberg's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Osterberg is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tor Lovig!
Our winner, Tor Lovig, 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:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 3698 p4p, 369 weight class) and Chester Jones (ranked 2189 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Chester Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCarthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones can't get the takedown.
David McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones wants a takedown.
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones scores with a takedown into McCarthy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (0) vs (2) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCarthy. Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (5) Jones
McCarthy is not content to let Jones control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCarthy's legs.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCarthy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jones. Oh but McCarthy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jones goes limp - he's gone! McCarthy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McCarthy! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Jones (ranked 2175 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Osterberg (ranked 6631 p4p, 0 weight class). Chester Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Chester Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Osterberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Osterberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Osterberg to the mat. Osterberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Osterberg
Osterberg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard.
Osterberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Osterberg
Jones trying to control the action but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Osterberg for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg stops Jones from passing to mount.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Osterberg tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling the position.
Osterberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (7) vs (0) Osterberg
Jones mounts Osterberg! Really nice guard pass there!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to take Osterberg's back here but Osterberg is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones moves to his opponent's back but Osterberg bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Jones. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (7) vs (2) Osterberg
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osterberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Osterberg is proving a slippery customer.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Osterberg from controlling successfully.
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Osterberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (7) vs (5) Osterberg
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osterberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Osterberg 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 Osterberg but great work by Jones. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (11) vs (5) Osterberg
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones trying to control the action but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg tries to improve position but can't.
Jones controls the position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Osterberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg tries to improve position but can't.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterberg keeps working.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jones wants to control but Osterberg is keeping him busy.
Osterberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Osterberg won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (14) vs (5) Osterberg
Jones looking to control but Osterberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osterberg is trying to escape the mount.
Jones wants to control but Osterberg has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Osterberg is working away.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Osterberg defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones is keen to just control but Osterberg is a slippery customer.
Jones is taking a breather. Osterberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osterberg is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Osterberg actively working from the bottom here.
Osterberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Osterberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (17) vs (5) Osterberg
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osterberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Osterberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Osterberg is defending well.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Osterberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the action here.
Osterberg is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Osterberg wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Osterberg is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones trying to control the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Osterberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Osterberg tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Osterberg is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones is trying to control. Osterberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Osterberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Osterberg makes his way to full guard, as Jones worked for a kimura.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to pass the guard but Osterberg is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
A victorious Chester Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
FFA 41: Wreckage
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soze's head backwards.
A jab from Jones misses.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Soze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Keyser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Soze thumps Jones with a low kick.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Soze up against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Soze.
A short body shot lands from Soze as the two fighters clinch.
Soze effectively controlling the action here.
Soze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Soze blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Jones wants a takedown.
Soze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Soze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soze misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Soze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soze lands a lovely overhand right.
Soze 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Soze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Soze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Soze blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Soze manages to get underhooks.
Soze lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soze tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Soze breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Soze misses.
Jones wants to clinch up but Soze keeps it at a distance.
Soze half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Soze is out of range.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soze.
Soze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Soze's guard.#T3##ES#
Soze scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Soze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soze connects with a solid leg kick.
Soze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Soze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keyser Soze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soze wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Soze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Soze counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
Soze walks into a jab.
Soze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soze but Soze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Jones.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soze moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Soze ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Jones misses.
Soze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with some punches.
Soze lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Soze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Soze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keyser Soze 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#
Soze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soze scores with a kick to the body.
Soze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soze throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Soze.
Soze wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones scores with a hook.
Soze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Soze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keyser Soze is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Soze wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Soze tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soze moves away from the strike by Jones. #T1#
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Soze taking a breather.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soze slows down the pace here.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soze blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soze scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Jones has hold of one of Soze's legs. Soze is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Soze has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Soze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soze misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Soze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Soze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soze blocks an uppercut.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Soze lands a body punch. #BC#
Soze breaks the clinch.
Soze is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Soze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Soze moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Soze.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soze tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soze. That's going to slow Jones down.
Soze misses with a low kick.
Soze looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soze defends it well.
Soze misses with a wild body shot.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Soze moves away and avoids it.
Soze scores with a body shot.
Soze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Soze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab 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 looping right.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soze looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Soze tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones connects with a jab.
Soze throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soze.
Soze scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Soze counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keyser Soze dominated that second round.
That's time! Soze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Soze.
Soze lands a front kick.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Soze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Soze.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Soze moves out of range.
Soze half committed to a counter leg kick.
Soze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones checks a low kick from Soze.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Soze connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Soze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#T1#
Soze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soze tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Soze throws a body shot but no joy.
Soze ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Soze feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soze connects with a solid leg kick.
Soze defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Soze lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soze lands a front kick.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Soze counters with a nice body shot.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soze.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Soze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Soze lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Chester Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Soze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones cracks Soze with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Soze saw that one coming.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Soze counters with a nice leg kick.
Soze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soze thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soze throws a head kick that half lands.
Soze lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soze is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Soze lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Jones avoids the head kick by Soze.
Soze lands a head kick!
Jones throws the left hand but Soze avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soze.
Soze scores with a nice body kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soze manages to avoid it.
Soze scores with a nice body kick.
Soze looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Soze.#T4#
Soze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch but Soze moves away
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones tries for a takedown but Soze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Jones.
Soze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Soze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soze punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Soze lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soze.
Jones misses with a hook. Soze ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keyser Soze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soze 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keyser Soze!
Keyser Soze made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I may not have deserved this shot; but I damn sure made the most of it. Hiroshi Ekaku; you took my undefeated record, I'm coming to take your belt!'.
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Event:
FFA 38: Annihilation
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Fairbanks stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones jabs at Fairbanks's body.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Fairbanks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Jones staying out of range there.#CL2#
Jones rushes Fairbanks and presses him up against the cage.
Fairbanks lands a nice uppercut.
Fairbanks scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairbanks stalling.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbanks controls his hands.
Fairbanks wants to stall.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Fairbanks.
Fairbanks scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Fairbanks lands a shot to the body.
Fairbanks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 the head strike.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
Jones tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones digs a right hand into Fairbanks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fairbanks's gas tank. #T2#
Fairbanks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones digs a right hand into Fairbanks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fairbanks's gas tank.
Fairbanks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fairbanks lands a shot to the body.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairbanks.
Fairbanks stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Fairbanks wants to stall.
Jones prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairbanks blocking some punches.
#T3#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks working aggressively here.
Jones misses with some punches.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Fairbanks breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Fairbanks saw that one coming.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fairbanks, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
Fairbanks lands with a light punch inside.
Fairbanks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Jones.
Good body shot from Jones.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairbanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T4#
Fairbanks gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fairbanks working aggressively here.
Fairbanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairbanks presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks misses with some punches.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairbanks pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks lands a right hand.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairbanks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fairbanks is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fairbanks dominated that round.
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#
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones tests Fairbanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fairbanks lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
A cross from Jones lands.
Fairbanks connects with the punch.
Fairbanks throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fairbanks.
Fairbanks slips a straight right by Jones.
Fairbanks throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairbanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairbanks is keeping the position for now.
Fairbanks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Fairbanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Fairbanks stands up from Jones's guard - Fairbanks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fairbanks moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbanks scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Fairbanks pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Fairbanks stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fairbanks.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land. #T2#
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks blocking some punches.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairbanks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones fails to land 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 scores with a shot to the side of Fairbanks's head.
Fairbanks has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairbanks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fairbanks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with some punches.
#T3#
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.
Jones is leaning against Fairbanks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairbanks prevents a body shot from Jones.
Fairbanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fairbanks lands a shoulder strike.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbanks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairbanks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #T4#
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Fairbanks gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A short left from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks working aggressively here.
Fairbanks can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Fairbanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbanks.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Fairbanks stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Fairbanks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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##CL2#
Jones pushes Fairbanks up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fairbanks backwards.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Fairbanks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Fairbanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairbanks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
Fairbanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Fairbanks scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Fairbanks tries to tie him up.
Chester Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmond Fairbanks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a head punch that misses.
Fairbanks lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairbanks digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairbanks tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Fairbanks blocks it.
Good body shot from Jones.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Fairbanks.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fairbanks.#T3#
Fairbanks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fairbanks.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Fairbanks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Fairbanks misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Desmond Fairbanks has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
A short right from Fairbanks on the inside.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Fairbanks misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Fairbanks prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairbanks finish him?
Fairbanks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fairbanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Desmond Fairbanks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairbanks, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Fairbanks!
Desmond Fairbanks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FFA 35: Pandemonium
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Ekaku lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Chester Jones has been cut.
Ekaku throws a lazy body kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
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 throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ekaku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Jones moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ekaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones pushing down on Ekaku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ekaku won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Ekaku tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Ekaku is working hard here to advance position.
Ekaku trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Ekaku defends it.
Ekaku is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chester Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones connects with a body shot.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Ekaku misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiroshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
It appears Ekaku was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku 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.#T1#
Jones cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Ekaku pushes him off.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Ekaku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku connects with a body shot.
Ekaku cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Jones misses.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones moves to clinch but Ekaku breaks away
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku. #T3#
Ekaku swinging wildly here.
Ekaku scores with a jab.#TD2#
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku pulls Jones in to control the position.
Ekaku controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Ekaku 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Jones pushing down on Ekaku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones controlling the action here.
Ekaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chester Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Ekaku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekaku cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones staying out of range there.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Ekaku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.
Ekaku trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ekaku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekaku to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
A lazy body kick from Ekaku #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is trying to control. Ekaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Ekaku moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ekaku trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku tries to improve position but can't.
Ekaku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ekaku wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chester Jones just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Chester Jones's cut.
That's time! Ekaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ekaku!
Ekaku wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control the position but Ekaku is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.#T1#
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ekaku is not content to let Jones control the position.
Ekaku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ekaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Ekaku gets back to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Ekaku is trying to keep Jones in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekaku as he jumps to the side.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekaku misses the target.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Ekaku as he connects with a hook.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones lands a jab to Ekaku's midsection.
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 misses the shot to the body.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku circles away.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekaku's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. #T4#
Ekaku trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones stays in close to Ekaku's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Ekaku looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ekaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chester Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Jones.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
As Jones backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Ekaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Jones takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Jones swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekaku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ekaku wants it to stay on the feet.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Ekaku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Ekaku finish him?#SUB#
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ekaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Jones wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving. #SUB#
Ekaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Ekaku is trying is best to control the position here.
Chester Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ekaku wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Ekaku manages to get to full guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ekaku pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku tries to land a body kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ekaku punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses the body punch
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Jones works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku is the new featherweight champion!
Hiroshi Ekaku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FFA 31: Relentless
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Karlsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karlsson as he avoids it easily.
Karlsson misses with a hook.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chester Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karlsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karlsson, who protects the arm well.
Jones trying to control the action but Karlsson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Karlsson looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Karlsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Karlsson wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Karlsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jones tries to control but Karlsson wriggling away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Karlsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karlsson is looking to escape.
Karlsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karlsson tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones trying to control but Karlsson is having none of it. #T3#
Karlsson tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Karlsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Karlsson is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones manages to capitalize on a mistake by Karlsson to take his back!
Jones trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Karlsson trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlsson can't escape the position.
Karlsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Karlsson.
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 Chester Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karlsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karlsson is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karlsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karlsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Karlsson won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T1#
Karlsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karlsson wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones looking to control but Karlsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karlsson tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karlsson is looking to escape.
Karlsson wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones trying to control but Karlsson is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson stops Jones from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jones trying to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson holds on for dear life, controlling Jones's posture momentarily. #T3#
Karlsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones wants to control the action but instead Karlsson gets a body lock and reverses into Jones's guard! Nice work!
Karlsson controlling from the top position.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Karlsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Karlsson pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson controlling the action here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Karlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Karlsson, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Karlsson.#T1#
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Karlsson rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Karlsson wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Karlsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Jones is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Karlsson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Karlsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Urban Achievers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karlsson content to control rather than advance.
Karlsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones! #T4#
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Karlsson controlling from the full mount.
Karlsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Karlsson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Karlsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Karlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Karlsson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Karlsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Karlsson passes into half guard.
Jones won't allow Karlsson to pass to mount.
Chester Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones moves into full guard.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlsson passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karlsson pulls his head out easily.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Karlsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Karlsson is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is staying active underneath Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aron Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlsson pinned against the cage. Karlsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Jones shoots in and bounces Karlsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Karlsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Karlsson dominated that fourth 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!
#R5##TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Karlsson trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
#SUB2#
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back.
Karlsson manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Karlsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Karlsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Karlsson up and slammed him! Karlsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Karlsson is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karlsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Karlsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Karlsson defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Karlsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karlsson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Karlsson. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chester 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Jones!
Chester Jones is the new featherweight champion!
Chester Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Aron Karlsson had this to say: 'I got robbed'.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles and Chester Jones. Chester Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Chester Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones darts in and clinches Charles up against the cage.
Charles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Charles is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Charles passes into half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Charles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Charles trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (3) vs (0) Jones
Jones is not content to let Charles control the position.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles controlling the action here.
Charles tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Charles pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (6) vs (0) Jones
Jones tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
Charles tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Charles has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones is just holding on here. Charles manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (9) vs (0) Jones
Jones staying busy and making it hard for Charles to control.
Jones tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones is holding onto Charles's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Charles keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jones tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jones wants to control but Charles is having none of it.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
Charles avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (12) vs (0) Jones
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Charles keeps control of the position.
Jones turns into Charles and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (12) vs (2) Jones
Jones passes Charles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (12) vs (5) Jones
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jones controlling from mount.
Charles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Charles is holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charles tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Charles (12) vs (8) Jones
Jones avoiding Charles 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones controlling from the back.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Charles defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jones wants to control but Charles is keeping busy.
Charles turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (14) vs (8) Jones
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (14) vs (10) Jones
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Charles pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charles is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones passes Charles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
A very excited looking Rubens Charles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Jones and Daniello Pablo. On his way into the cage it seems that Chester Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chester Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chester Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pablo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Pablo
Pablo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jones has locked up a guillotine! Jones's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pablo is holding on here and Jones must be using up a lot of energy. Pablo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jones gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chester Jones!
After winning the bout, Chester Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Daniello Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ra Rrz Be Nize and Chester Jones. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ra Rrz Be Nize! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chester Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Be Nize has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Be Nize can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Be Nize looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Be Nize (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Be Nize swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Be Nize throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Be Nize keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Nize escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Be Nize is keeping the position.
Be Nize trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Be Nize is retaining full guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Be Nize has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Be Nize is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Be Nize is defending well.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Be Nize preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Be Nize trying to control but Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Be Nize won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Be Nize is defending well.
Be Nize is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Be Nize knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Be Nize trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Be Nize is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Be Nize is not content to let Jones control the position.
Be Nize is trying to get back to full guard.
Be Nize is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Be Nize wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Be Nize is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Be Nize is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Be Nize tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Be Nize is not content to let Jones control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Be Nize is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Be Nize has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Be Nize looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Be Nize is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Be Nize avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Be Nize holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Be Nize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Be Nize looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Be Nize trying to control the position.
Be Nize is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones trying to control but Be Nize is working from the bottom.
Be Nize not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Be Nize looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones passes into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is looking to stall here but Be Nize recovers full guard.
Be Nize throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Be Nize's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Be Nize (0) vs (5) Jones
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Be Nize! Score +2 for reaching mount: Be Nize (0) vs (7) Jones
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Be Nize is looking to escape.
Jones fails to advance to Be Nize's back.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Be Nize tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Be Nize is having none of it.
Jones takes Be Nize's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Be Nize is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Be Nize (0) vs (10) Jones
I really don't envy Be Nize right now.
Be Nize looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Be Nize haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Be Nize is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Be Nize trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
Jones looking for the RNC.
Be Nize preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones is hanging on to Be Nize's back as he tries to escape.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones not allowing Be Nize to control his hands.
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is riding his opponent, not letting Be Nize buck him off.
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Chester Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FFA 24: Jordan vs Jackson II
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Hong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. #CL2#
Hong gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Jones tries to break free but Hong pushes him back against the cage.
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.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones wants the takedown. Hong is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hong's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Hong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hong sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Hong is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hong avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hong looking for submissions off his back.
Hong tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Hong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Hong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hong.
Hong trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones controls the position.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong stops Jones from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong struggling a bit here.
Hong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Hong wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.#SUB2#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Hong defends it well.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Hong is working to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Hong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hong misses with a left hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hong tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Hong.
Hong slowing the pace effectively.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Hong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to control Hong's arms but Hong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Hong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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 Hong walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones looks for a takedown but Hong sprawls well.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Hong.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Hong up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hong landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Chester Jones has been cut.
Hong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Hong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Hong.
Jones is trying to stall.
Hong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hong crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.#T2#
Hong controlling the action here for a moment.
Hong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones jumps guard but Hong stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zhuy Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Jones.
Hong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hong lands a knee to the body.
Hong digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Hong connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.#T3##CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Hong in a clinch.
Hong lands a nice knee to the body.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Hong improves position.
Hong connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones wants to stall.
Hong fails to pull guard.
Hong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Jones tightens his grip and picks Hong up, before dumping him to the ground. Hong manages to land in guard.
Hong is trying to keep Jones in close.
Hong 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.#T4##SUB#
Hong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Jones prevents Hong from improving his position.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Hong defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hong is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhuy Hong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chester Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hong wants to clinch.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hong tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Hong up against the cage.
Hong trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
#TD2#
Jones tightens his grip and picks Hong up, before dumping him to the ground. Hong manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Hong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Hong has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jones escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jones!
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hong's legs. #SUB2#
Jones is working to tighten his grip on Hong's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hong has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jones is really squeezing tight and eventually Hong passes out! Jones breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chester Jones!
Chester 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:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Jones and Wilson Wills Jr. Wilson Wills Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chester Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Wilson Wills Jr!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Wills Jr in a clinch.
Wills Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Wills Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wills Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wills Jr jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Wills Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wills Jr is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Wills Jr
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wills Jr forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wills Jr uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Wills Jr
Jones tries to improve his position but Wills Jr has taken his back! Wills Jr has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wills Jr pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilson Wills Jr!
A victorious Wilson Wills Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuki Shojo and Chester Jones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Yuki Shojo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chester Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shojo moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shojo (0) vs (4) Jones
Jones working away.
Shojo tries to improve position but can't.
Shojo seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shojo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shojo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jones trying to control the action but Shojo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Shojo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Shojo defending well.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Shojo defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Shojo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shojo. Score +3 for passing guard: Shojo (0) vs (7) Jones
Shojo is working to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Shojo is squirming around nicely.
Shojo wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control but Shojo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shojo is working to get back to half guard.
Jones takes Shojo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Shojo is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Shojo (0) vs (10) Jones
Jones biding his time, controlling Shojo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shojo just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jones keeps control of the position as Shojo tries to break free.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Shojo tries to buck him off.
Jones looking for the RNC.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Shojo is keeping busy.
Our spies down at at Urban Achievers inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jones has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Shojo is in real trouble here. Jones gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Shojo is tapping out! Jones wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chester Jones!
A victorious Chester Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Jason and Chester Jones. Jason kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jack and Jack - I'm In. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Jason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chester Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jason's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jason (0) vs (2) Jones
Jason really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones pushing down on Jason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jason (0) vs (5) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
My spies in Urban Achievers inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jason! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jason (0) vs (7) Jones
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jason has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jason is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jason is holding on tight.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jason is looking to get to half guard.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jason tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones fails to take his opponent's back.
Jones wants to control the pace but Jason is squirming around nicely.
Jones takes Jason's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jason is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Jason (0) vs (10) Jones
Jason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Jones wants to control but Jason is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jason has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones gets his hands free as Jason looks to control.
I really don't envy Jason right now.
Jones is not going to allow Jason to sit and survive in this position.
Jones has managed to slip his arm under Jason's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jason is tapping out! Submission win for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chester Jones!
A victorious Chester Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Revolution XC 16
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jones.#TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Dutroux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to pass Dutroux's guard but actually Dutroux recovers to full guard. #T1#
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dutroux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Dutroux 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.#SUB2#
Dutroux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Dutroux is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dutroux can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Dutroux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dutroux is holding on to half guard well.
Jones prevents Dutroux from improving his position.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Dutroux is working away. #T3##SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dutroux defends it well.
Dutroux pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dutroux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dutroux throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. #BC2#
Dutroux manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Jones pushes Dutroux up against the cage in a clinch.
Dutroux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dutroux fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dutroux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with some punches.
A short left from Dutroux.
Dutroux prevents a body shot from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jones misses with a hook
letting Dutroux counter with a right hand.
Dutroux defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dutroux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dutroux counters with a nice uppercut.
Chester Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves to clinch but Dutroux breaks away
and Dutroux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Dutroux blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dutroux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dutroux finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Dutroux scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dutroux uses it to pass to side control.
Dutroux working away.
A control attempt from Jones but he's now mounted!
Jones tries to hold on but Dutroux pushes him away. #T2##SU2#
Dutroux is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jones closes the distance but Dutroux moves to the side
and Dutroux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dutroux keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Dutroux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Dutroux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Dutroux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dutroux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Jones misses with a right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dutroux misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones moves out of range as Dutroux strikes.
Dutroux scores with a jab.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dutroux throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dutroux manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dutroux is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVB#
Dutroux trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Dutroux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dutroux is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Dutroux tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dutroux pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Dutroux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dutroux is defending well.
Jones tries to pull guard but Dutroux won't allow it.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dutroux is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dutroux down to the mat. Dutroux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dutroux misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones with a hook.#T1#
Jones looks to clinch
and Dutroux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dutroux.
Dutroux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dutroux's head.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dutroux throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Dutroux throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dutroux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Dutroux staying out of range there.
Dutroux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Dutroux misses.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dutroux sprawls and moves away.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Dutroux off the cage and back into range.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dutroux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dutroux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Dutroux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3##CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dutroux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Dutroux won't allow it.
Dutroux is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Dutroux lands a nice uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dutroux is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dutroux down to the mat. Dutroux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones dives in and grabs Dutroux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dutroux pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dutroux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Dutroux pushes him off.
Dutroux looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dutroux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dutroux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dutroux pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dutroux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dutroux scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chester Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dutroux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones misses with a takedown
enabling Dutroux to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Dutroux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Dutroux moves out of range. #T1#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dutroux counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Dutroux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dutroux counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Dutroux.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Dutroux unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones misses with a hook
and Dutroux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dutroux misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Dutroux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Dutroux and move into the clinch.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Jones throws the left hand but Dutroux avoids the punch easily.
Dutroux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Jones misses.
Dutroux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dutroux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Marc Dutroux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a hook but Dutroux avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dutroux! But no joy.
Jones looks to clinch
and Dutroux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a hook but Dutroux blocks it.#T4#
Jones misses with a left hand
and Dutroux counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Dutroux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Chester Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones working aggressively here.
Dutroux is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones tries a body shot but Dutroux blocks it.
#BC2#
Dutroux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Dutroux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Dutroux dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dutroux counters with a huge left! Jones is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dutroux isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jones from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dutroux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Dutroux!
Marc Dutroux is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Marc Dutroux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 10
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Mclaren gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Mclaren connects with a jab.
Mclaren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mclaren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Mclaren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mclaren.
Mclaren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Mclaren counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Mclaren to acknowledge the strikes.
Mclaren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclaren misses with the combination.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mclaren throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Mclaren breaks away and moves out of range.
Mclaren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mclaren misses with a wild body shot.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Mclaren.
Some wild striking there from Mclaren.
Nice jab there from Jones. #T2#
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mclaren's head.
Mclaren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mclaren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones lands a jab.
Mclaren's coach down at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mclaren's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones digs a good body shot into Mclaren's ribs.#T3##TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Mclaren manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mclaren throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Mclaren avoids it well and moves away.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Mclaren sprawls well.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mclaren defends well.
Mclaren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones is trying to control the position but Mclaren postures up. #T4#
Mclaren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#SUB#
Mclaren is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mclaren is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mclaren is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chester Jones!
Chester Jones retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Chester Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dutroux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Dutroux cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Jones forces Dutroux back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dutroux.
A short uppercut from Dutroux. #BC2#
Dutroux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dutroux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Dutroux swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Dutroux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Dutroux to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones won't allow Dutroux to get back to his feet.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dutroux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones advances position into side control!
Dutroux is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dutroux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Dutroux sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.#SUB#
Dutroux is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jones has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dutroux is looking to defend but Jones has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dutroux! Jones pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dutroux taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chester Jones!
Chester Jones is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Chester Jones, 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:
ICON Fight NIGHT 8
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch there but Rudy circles away.
#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rudy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Rudy manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a triangle here. Rudy is fighting it but it looks tight! Jones pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rudy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chester Jones!
Chester Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 6
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sergeant tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sergeant to the ground. Sergeant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Sergeant's guard.
Sergeant pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Sergeant looking to control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sergeant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones 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.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones is fighting to break Sergeant's control of his arms but Sergeant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sergeant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Sergeant throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Sergeant lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sergeant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sergeant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sergeant.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Sergeant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sergeant tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sergeant connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Sergeant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Sergeant defends easily.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sergeant postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sergeant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sergeant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones is trying to control the position but Sergeant postures up. #T3#
Sergeant stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sergeant doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Sergeant escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chester Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Chester Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones rushes Ho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Jones gets control of Ho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
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! Ho rolls with it to try and escape but Jones cranks on the arm and Ho is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chester Jones!
Our winner, Chester Jones, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Me Bro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Me Bro's guard.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Me Bro.#SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Jones postures up.
#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones passes into half guard.
Me Bro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is pressing down on Me Bro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Me Bro is holding on for now.
Me Bro wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Me Bro is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Me Bro is looking to improve his position.
Jones moves into full mount! Me Bro won't be happy about that!
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Me Bro has given up his back. Will we see Jones going for some submissions?
You can see the frustration on Me Bro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Jones is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Me Bro is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chester Jones!
An out of breath Chester Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Ho.
Ho lands a high kick!
#KD#
Ho drops Jones with a left and a right! Oh, Jones is hurt - Ho dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ho frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! Ho is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chester Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Number Sixteen.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Jones forces Number Sixteen back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Number Sixteen holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Number Sixteen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Number Sixteen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Number Sixteen wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jones's closed guard. He's half up but Jones has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jones pivots and extends the arm, Number Sixteen falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jones! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chester Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones moves forwards but Motherfuckin E connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Motherfuckin E has escaped the position, nice work there.
Motherfuckin E can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Motherfuckin E, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Motherfuckin E is defending well. #SUB#
Jones is working to tighten his grip on Motherfuckin E's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Motherfuckin E has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jones is really squeezing tight and eventually Motherfuckin E passes out! Jones breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chester Jones!
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