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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Filgueiras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filgueiras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filgueiras wants it to stay on the feet.
Filgueiras stuffs the takedown.
Helio Filgueiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Jones.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
Filgueiras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filgueiras slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filgueiras ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Filgueiras moved out of range nicely.
Filgueiras throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Filgueiras throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones shoots in and drives through. Filgueiras sprawls well.#T1#
Filgueiras throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones misses the jab.
Filgueiras throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Filgueiras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Nice sprawl there from Filgueiras as Jones shoots in.
Filgueiras dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filgueiras.
It looked like Filgueiras wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Filgueiras counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick from Filgueiras lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Filgueiras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filgueiras wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Filgueiras stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Filgueiras. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones blocks a head kick by Filgueiras.
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!
Filgueiras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Filgueiras counters with an inside leg kick.
Filgueiras scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Filgueiras cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Filgueiras misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Helio Filgueiras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Filgueiras explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sam Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Filgueiras scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Filgueiras looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filgueiras.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Filgueiras is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filgueiras lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Filgueiras swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filgueiras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Filgueiras throws out a powerful jab.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Filgueiras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Filgueiras.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filgueiras. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filgueiras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Filgueiras does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Filgueiras dominated that round.
That's time! Filgueiras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
As Jones tries to get set, Filgueiras tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Filgueiras sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Filgueiras leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Filgueiras wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Helio Filgueiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Jones.
Filgueiras lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filgueiras rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filgueiras counters with a two punch combo.
Helio Filgueiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filgueiras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones looks to throw the jab but Filgueiras is out of range.
Jones fails with the takedown#CL#
and Filgueiras counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Filgueiras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filgueiras throws a nice head kick!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filgueiras's waist but Filgueiras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Filgueiras counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick from Filgueiras lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filgueiras feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Filgueiras tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Filgueiras manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Filgueiras misses with the combination.
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 shoots in for a double leg but Filgueiras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filgueiras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Danga de danga de dang - Filgueiras scores with a four punch combination!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Filgueiras's shoulder, as Filgueiras tries to avoid the shot.
Filgueiras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filgueiras defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Filgueiras.
Filgueiras swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Filgueiras lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Filgueiras counters with a nice uppercut.
Filgueiras is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Filgueiras lands a front kick.
A left lands for Filgueiras.
Filgueiras connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
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.
Filgueiras throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Filgueiras finish him?
A head kick by Filgueiras - that's a beauty! Jones is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Filgueiras can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Helio Filgueiras!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 706 Round 4
Date: Dec 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyler momentarily.
Tyler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rick Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Tyler gets a double leg takedown into Jones's 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 is trying to control the position but Tyler postures up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Tyler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyler scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Tyler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tyler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Tyler postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Tyler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB#
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow. #T2#
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
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 is breathing heavily.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Tyler with a nice head shot there.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyler's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving. #T3#
Tyler wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Jones is looking to advance position but Tyler won't allow it.
Tyler is looking to improve his position.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones misses with a head shot. Tyler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler looking to control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Tyler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Tyler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tyler working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Tyler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jones tries for a takedown but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tyler. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Rick Tyler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Tyler dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones controls Tyler momentarily but Tyler frees himself.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones trying to control the position.
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#
Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rick Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Jones slips a nice elbow through Tyler's hands, connecting with Tyler's forehead.
Jones throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Tyler trying to control from the bottom.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Tyler is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyler is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is thwarting Tyler's attempts to control the position.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Tyler is proving a slippery customer.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones clobbers Tyler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyler sprawls well. Tyler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tyler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control but Tyler postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jones controls his leg.
Jones trying to control but Tyler postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Tyler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyler swivels and escapes.
Tyler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Tyler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Tyler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyler lands a nice short elbow.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones wants to control but Tyler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has hold of Tyler's hands but Tyler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones moves into full guard.
Tyler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Tyler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tyler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is trying to control the position but Tyler postures up.
Tyler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tyler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is trying to keep Tyler in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Tyler slips an elbow through the middle.
Rick Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tyler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges. #TD2#
Tyler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyler throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Tyler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Tyler wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Tyler is trying to keep Jones in close.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones postures up.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyler's guard.
Jones prevents Tyler from improving his position.
Tyler is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyler tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyler is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyler avoid being mounted?
Jones thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Sam Jones.
I think Tyler 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Rick Tyler!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Rick Tyler!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Rick Tyler!
Rick Tyler wins by unanimous decision!
Rick Tyler decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 706 Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones with a hook.
Jab from Jones.
PercivalH walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but PercivalH swivels and escapes.
A shot to the body from Jones misses #TD2#
and PercivalH counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Jones is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! PercivalH rolls with it to try and escape but Jones cranks on the arm and PercivalH is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Jones!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 706 Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clowni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clowni is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT#
It looks like Gerrald Clowni has been cut.
Clowni parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Clowni to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clowni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones working away.
Clowni tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position. #SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clowni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Clowni looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Clowni wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clowni tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Clowni bucks and avoids them well.
Clowni blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Clowni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control the pace but Clowni is squirming around nicely.
Clowni gets back to half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clowni's head.
Clowni trying to control here.
Jones is trying to control. Clowni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clowni defending well though.
Clowni throws a strike from the bottom but Jones passes into side control!
#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Clowni is defending well.
Jones working away.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clowni is not content to let Jones control the position.
Clowni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Clowni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from 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.
Clowni struggling a bit here.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clowni struggling a bit here.#T3#
Clowni 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.
Clowni looks winded!
Clowni trying to control but Jones flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jones struggling to land strikes to the head as Clowni covers up.
Clowni has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jones.#SUB#
Jones looking for the RNC.
Clowni looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Clowni's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones misses with punches from the back.
Clowni covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Jones is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Clowni won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jones off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Jones!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 706 Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Snake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Snake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Snake shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Jones has Snake pulled in close to control his posture.
Snake wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Snake from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snake won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snake shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Snake's defenses. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake looks winded!
Snake is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones prevents Snake from improving his position.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is trying to control. Snake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snake is not content to let Jones control the position.
Snake wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snake is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones throwing shots but Snake is blocking nicely.
Snake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Snake is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snake's head.
Snake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Snake tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snake doesn't seem bothered though.
Snake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Snake gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Sam Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab. Snake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Snake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Snake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Snake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Snake shows good takedown defense.
Kahn Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tests Snake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones lands a jab to Snake's midsection.
Jones avoids the body shot from Snake.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.#T3#
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snake circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones connects with the punch.
Snake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Snake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snake looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Snake preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snake manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jones stands up over Snake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Jones dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snake walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Snake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones is wriggling around but Snake manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jones trying to hold on to Snake's head to control him but Snake postures up.
#SUB2#
Snake seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Snake throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Jones pulls Snake into guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Snake trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to keep Snake in close.
Jones is really struggling to control Snake but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones with a nice cross.#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.
Snake fails with the takedown.
Sam Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones lands with a cross.
Snake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Jones.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Snake has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Snake manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Sam Jones!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Sam Jones!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Sam Jones!
Sam Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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