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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexander.
#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexander tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basty Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alexander regains guard.
Jones won't allow Alexander to sweep him here.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones 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.#T1#
Jones is pushing down on Alexander's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexander is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alexander is trying to stand.
Jones throwing shots but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Jones is trying to control. Alexander wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Alexander has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexander is trying to stand.
Alexander trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones throwing shots but Alexander is blocking nicely. #T2#
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones prevents Alexander from improving his position.
Alexander keeps trying to improve his position.
Alexander wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Jones is nestled in close to Alexander, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Alexander's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alexander.
Alexander wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones working Alexander over with strikes here. #T3#
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.
Alexander in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Alexander is rocked!
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones lands a couple of good shots and Alexander has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Alexander is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Alexander.
Alexander seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alexander hold on?
Jones lands a series of strikes from the back and Alexander goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
An out of breath Basty 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:
DFC 35
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawson is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawson has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones trying to control the action but Dawson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones passes to full mount!
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Dawson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones lands with some strikes.
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!#ES#
Dawson bucks up and throws Jones to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Dawson lands a high kick!
Dawson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dawson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Dawson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dawson.
Jones shoots and misses
and Dawson counters with a nice leg kick.
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Dawson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luke Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basty Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Dawson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dawson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Jones shoots in.
Dawson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones looks winded!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Dawson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Dawson lands a head kick!
Basty Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Dawson counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Dawson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawson circles away.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawson connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dawson, right into the meat.
Crunch! Dawson slams his shin into Jones's torso.#T4#
Dawson throws a nice head kick!
Dawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Dawson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dawson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dawson is looking for a counter combo.
Dawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.#TD2#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson is trying to stand.
Dawson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES#
Dawson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Dawson back against the cage.#TD2#
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Dawson dominated that round.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Dawson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Dawson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dawson wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Jones prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dawson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luke Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawson pinned against the cage. Dawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dawson.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Luke Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basty Jones.#T2#
Dawson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dawson lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones goes for a double leg but Dawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawson continues to drive forward.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Dawson delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Dawson throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Basty Jones has been cut.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Dawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD#
Dawson lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Dawson takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawson. Dawson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle, before Dawson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jones's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dawson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Luke Dawson!
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Event:
DFC 31
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Basty Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz prevents Jones from improving position.
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.
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Diaz tries to escape but Jones is in control.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz is not content to let Jones control the position.
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones advances to full mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Jones landing punches.
Jones working Diaz over with strikes here. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Diaz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jones and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
An out of breath Basty 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:
DFC 27
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Hardcastle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones pushes Hardcastle off looking to stand but Hardcastle dives back in and keeps control.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Hardcastle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardcastle 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.
Hardcastle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardcastle taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #SUB2#
Hardcastle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Hardcastle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hardcastle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones wants to take a breather but Hardcastle is having none of it.
Hardcastle trying to control but Jones postures up.
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.
Jones winds up and cracks Hardcastle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hardcastle trying to control but Jones postures up.
Hardcastle taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hardcastle reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard.
Hardcastle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Hardcastle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardcastle wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones keeping full guard, as Hardcastle tries to pass.
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.
Hardcastle wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hardcastle stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T3#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hardcastle from controlling successfully.
Hardcastle won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardcastle preventing the sweep.
Hardcastle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardcastle won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to stand up but Hardcastle is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardcastle.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Hardcastle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardcastle's guard. #REVR#
Hardcastle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardcastle tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Hardcastle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hardcastle looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SU#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hardcastle, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Hardcastle.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Basty Jones 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#
Hardcastle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Hardcastle. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones dives in and grabs Hardcastle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardcastle pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basty Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardcastle scores with a three punch combo!
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardcastle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Hardcastle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardcastle scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hardcastle scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardcastle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Hardcastle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardcastle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Hardcastle working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hardcastle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hardcastle working the head with strikes.
Jones is not content to let Hardcastle control the position.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hardcastle has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Jones is not content to let Hardcastle control the position.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hardcastle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is staying active underneath Hardcastle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardcastle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardcastle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones tries to kick Hardcastle off in order to stand up. Hardcastle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Hardcastle tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Hardcastle lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Hardcastle working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Hardcastle gets to mount! Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hardcastle prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hardcastle. What's that going to do exactly?
Hardcastle lands a nice shot to the head.
Hardcastle trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardcastle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
#T4#
Hardcastle controlling from the full mount.
Hardcastle is continuing to stall.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Hardcastle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Hardcastle is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardcastle trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Hardcastle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sexton Hardcastle 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hardcastle lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardcastle moves away.
Hardcastle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hardcastle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Hardcastle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones wants to clinch up but Hardcastle keeps it at a distance.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardcastle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardcastle stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones goes for a double leg but Hardcastle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardcastle continues to drive forward.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardcastle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basty Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardcastle's waist but Hardcastle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardcastle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1#
Hardcastle lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Hardcastle pushes him off.
Hardcastle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones wants to clinch.
Hardcastle feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Hardcastle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hardcastle connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardcastle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#T2##TD2#
Hardcastle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardcastle preventing the sweep.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hardcastle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardcastle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Hardcastle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardcastle is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now. #T3#
Hardcastle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Hardcastle seems to be looking for submissions.
Sexton Hardcastle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardcastle is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Hardcastle's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Hardcastle is keeping the position.
Jones stands up over Hardcastle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Basty Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Hardcastle blocks nicely.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardcastle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardcastle's guard.
Hardcastle trying to control but Jones postures up.
Hardcastle preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardcastle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sexton Hardcastle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardcastle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Sexton Hardcastle!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Sexton Hardcastle!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Sexton Hardcastle!
Sexton Hardcastle wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sexton Hardcastle waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DFC 22: Midweek Massacre
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cummins keeps working.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Jones cracks Cummins with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Cummins is rocked!
Cummins is looking to reverse the position.
Cummins is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cummins looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jones turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
An out of breath Basty 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 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Jones won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Jones advances to half guard.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Diaz is hurt! He's hurt bad - Jones fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Diaz from any more punishment! Congratulations to Jones! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
Basty Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Diaz dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Basty Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nerd Diaz.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Jones stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Jones grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diaz is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Jones! Diaz is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
Basty Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
#TD2#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diaz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diaz tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz covers up after that shot from Jones.
Diaz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
Jones has the hooks in. Diaz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is landing with strikes from the back.
Jones cracks Diaz with a big right hand from the back mount! Diaz immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Jones takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
After winning the bout, Basty Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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