Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 63
Date: Nov 27, 2019

#R1#
Jones swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petersen misses with a left hand #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Petersen actively working from the bottom here.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Petersen prevents Jones from improving his position.
Petersen is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Petersen won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen throws a big elbow that misses.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Petersen postures up.
Petersen postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Petersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T4#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Petersen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Petersen 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.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen postures up.
Petersen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petersen is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darrel Petersen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Petersen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Petersen. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petersen misses with a hook #CL#
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petersen is defending well.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Petersen's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries for a takedown but Petersen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petersen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones misses with some punches.
Petersen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petersen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Petersen. #TD2#
Petersen has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Petersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Petersen cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Petersen working the head with strikes.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Petersen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Petersen drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petersen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up. #T2#
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petersen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#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 position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Darrel Petersen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones thuds a left hand into Petersen's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Petersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Petersen sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petersen tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Petersen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Petersen scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Petersen in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Jones looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Petersen.
Petersen misses with the head strike. #TD#
Jones is trying to trip Petersen. He has hold of a leg but Petersen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Petersen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Petersen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petersen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Petersen 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#
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petersen wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luther Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Petersen lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen 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.
Petersen landing strikes from the mount.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Petersen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones regains half guard.#SUB2#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Petersen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darrel Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen not doing much here.
Petersen moves nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrel Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petersen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Petersen!

Event: Pride FC 55
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1#
Proudhon just misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Proudhon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones working aggressively here.
Proudhon misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Proudhon misses with some punches.
Proudhon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Proudhon misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Proudhon struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Proudhon blocks an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Proudhon breaks from the clinch.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones catches Proudhon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Proudhon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Proudhon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon.#TD2#
Proudhon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Proudhon keeps moving.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Jones pushes down on Proudhon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Proudhon is a slippery customer.
Jones is pressing down on Proudhon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Proudhon is holding on for now.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Proudhon keeps working. #T3#
Proudhon is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Proudhon defends it.
Proudhon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Proudhon is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is looking to advance position but Proudhon won't allow it.
Jones throwing shots but Proudhon is blocking nicely.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Jones throws a strike but Proudhon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Proudhon keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Proudhon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Proudhon coming out on top.
Jones wants to clinch up but Proudhon keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Proudhon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luther Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Proudhon.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones wants to clinch
and Proudhon counters with a nice uppercut.
Proudhon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Proudhon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Proudhon swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Proudhon connects with a body shot.
Proudhon throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Proudhon's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Proudhon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Proudhon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Proudhon's hands, connecting with Proudhon's forehead.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Proudhon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to stall here but Proudhon recovers full guard.
Proudhon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones pushing down on Proudhon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones is trying to control. Proudhon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Proudhon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Proudhon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Proudhon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones. #T3#
Jones postures up in Proudhon's guard and throws a big left but Proudhon blocks it.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to control from the top but Proudhon keeps moving.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Proudhon is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Proudhon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Proudhon throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Proudhon stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Proudhon is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Proudhon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proudhon throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch but Proudhon moves away
and Proudhon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Proudhon misses the target.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Proudhon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Proudhon throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Proudhon misses with a hook.
Proudhon throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Proudhon throws out the jab.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proudhon swivels and escapes.
Proudhon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Proudhon counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Proudhon swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones prevents Proudhon from standing back up.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Proudhon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Proudhon defends it.
Jones is trying to control. Proudhon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is stalling here. Proudhon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Proudhon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Proudhon stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Proudhon looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Proudhon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Proudhon throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Proudhon as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Proudhon misses the target.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Proudhon counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones goes for a double leg but Proudhon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Proudhon continues to drive forward.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Proudhon scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Proudhon defends well and Jones ends up having to push Proudhon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Proudhon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Proudhon.
Proudhon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Proudhon cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Proudhon defends well and Jones ends up having to push Proudhon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones tries to move into range but Proudhon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones looks for a takedown but Proudhon sprawls well.#T3#
Proudhon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Proudhon both land. Nice combination.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Proudhon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Proudhon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jones presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proudhon lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Proudhon misses with a body punch. #T4##BC#
Proudhon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Proudhon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones avoids the body shot from Proudhon.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Proudhon. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Proudhon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Proudhon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Proudhon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Proudhon stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Proudhon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Proudhon sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Proudhon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
A relieved looking Pierre Joseph Proudhon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pride FC 48
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Jones is looking to clinch but Cathaway is avoiding it.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Cathaway circles away.
Cathaway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
Jones moves away from the strike by Cathaway.
Cathaway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cathaway stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Cathaway shows good takedown defense.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cathaway circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Cathaway won't be happy about that!
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Cathaway is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T1#
Cathaway is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Cathaway bucks and avoids them well.
Jones looking to control but Cathaway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cathaway is trying to escape the mount.
Cathaway bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Cathaway advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones trying to control but Cathaway postures up.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cathaway 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. #T2#
Jones tries to roll over but Cathaway keeps him under control.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cathaway looking to pass the guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cathaway's guard. #REVR#
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones wants to control from the top but Cathaway keeps moving. #T3#
Cathaway is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Cathaway looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Cathaway keeps moving.
Cathaway controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones trying to control but Cathaway is working from the bottom.
Jones advances position into side control!
Cathaway managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Cathaway is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones tries to move to mount but Cathaway blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cathaway is trying to improve his position.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Cathaway takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cathaway throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones tries to clinch but Cathaway is having none of it.
Cathaway feints a counter leg kick.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Cathaway slips the punch.
Cathaway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
As Cathaway tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Cathaway manages to avoid the attempt.
Cathaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Cathaway slips under a jab from Jones.#TD#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cathaway sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Cathaway kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
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!
An inside leg kick from Cathaway misses.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Cathaway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cathaway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Jones scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Jones rushes Cathaway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cathaway blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cathaway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cathaways head. #BC2#
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cathaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cathaway.
Cathaway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cathaway is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Cathaway looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Cathaway can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones passes Cathaway's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cathaway tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones working over Cathaway with some ground and pound. Cathaway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Cathaway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cathaway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Cathaway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cathaway won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Cathaway is working away.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cathaway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cathaway is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Cathaway is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is looking to stand up but Cathaway won't let him.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Cathaway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB#
Cathaway stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB#
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Cathaway to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is pressing down on Cathaway's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Luther Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Cathaway sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Cathaway, which made it look bad.
Cathaway throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cathaway counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cathaway throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jimmy Cathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids the body shot from Cathaway.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cathaway feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down. #T1#
Cathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Cathaway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cathaway.
Jones moves to clinch but Cathaway breaks away
and Cathaway counters with a stiff right hand.
Cathaway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cathaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cathaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Cathaway as Jones shoots in.
Cathaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Cathaway throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to clinch but Cathaway is having none of it.
Cathaway jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Cathaway throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Cathaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to clinch but Cathaway moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Cathaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looks for a takedown but Cathaway sprawls well.
Cathaway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Cathaway settles back down.
Cathaway wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Cathaway tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones moves forwards but Cathaway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Cathaway tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Cathaway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones 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.
Cathaway looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Cathaway tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cathaway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cathaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cathaway tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Cathaway circles away.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cathaway, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cathaway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luther Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cathaway can't break the clinch.
Cathaway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cathaway but Cathaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cathaway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Cathaway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimmy Cathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Cathaway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries for a takedown but Cathaway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Cathaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jones!
Luther Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Steve vs Jones
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steve is defending well.
A body shot lands from Steve.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve. #CUT#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jones looks winded!#T1#
Jones tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Luther Jones's cut even more.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above Luther Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steve gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Steve pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
Luther Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luther Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Chris Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Hole
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Jones with a poor takedown
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head 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.
Head misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Head looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Head throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Head enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Head manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones passes Head's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Head knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Head is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Head trying to control from the bottom. #SU#
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Head to get to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Head as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Jones forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Head's guard.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Head can do anything to dispel that myth.
Head wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Head is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Head trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
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 pushes down on Head's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Head wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well. #T3#
Jones controlling the pace.
Head really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Head is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones prevents Head from getting the reversal.
Head wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.#T4#
Jones unloading with bombs!
Head taking shots to the head.
Head is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Head's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Head is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones working Head over with strikes here.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Head wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Head misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Head counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luther Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a right hand. #T1#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Head looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Head just gets out of the way.
Head leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Head releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Head sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Head misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Head throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Head misses with a looping right.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones staying out of range there.
Head misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Head thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head misses the jab.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Head takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Head! But no joy.
Head scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Head misses the shot to the body.
Crack Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones shoots and misses
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head with a jab.#TD#
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.
Head trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Luther Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
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 lands a couple of elbows.
Jones passes into half guard. #T4#
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it.
Head is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Head!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Head but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Head is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Head looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones lands a couple of good shots and Head has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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 Luther Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones won't allow Head to sweep him here.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Head's head.#T1#
Head keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is really struggling to control Head but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones pushes down on Head's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones working Head over with strikes.
Head is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Head trying to control from the bottom.
Head taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Head to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones is in close to Head's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
Jones with shots to the head and body - Head looks very uncomfortable down there.
Head takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Head is rocked!
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Head is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones controlling from mount.
Head is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Head in real trouble here! The ref calls for Head to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
After winning the bout, Luther Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Crack Head was interviewed post fight and said 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: EMP Jones vs Marley
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Marley throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily.
Jones wants to clinch.
Marley throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley slips a straight right by Jones.
Marley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Marley - just one landing.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley takes one on the button.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Marley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones tries to move into range but Marley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buffalo Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marley.
Marley lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Marley circles away. #T1#
Jones 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.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes one on the button.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Marley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.#CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marley pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Marley 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marley wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marley sprawls and moves away.
Buffalo Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Marley throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Marley thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Marley.
Jones working aggressively here.
Marley is working Jones over against the cage.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Marley prevents a body shot from Jones. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley prevents a body shot from Jones.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones pushes Marley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marley lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buffalo Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marley tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Marley closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Buffalo Marley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
Marley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
Marley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marley gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #T1#
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marley presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Marley.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley lands a body punch.
Marley pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
A short left from Marley. #KD2#
Marley connects with a big uppercut there that sends Jones tumbling to the ground! Marley follows him down into his guard.
Marley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully. #T2#
Marley won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones wants to sweep here but Marley controlling him for the moment.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jones looking to control.
Marley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Marley with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marley trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Marley working some strikes from top position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marley distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marley throws a big elbow that misses.
Marley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marley is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Marley defends it easily.
Marley wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Marley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU2#
Jones is working an open guard so Marley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Marley closes the distance and clinches.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buffalo Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther 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##TD#
Marley gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Marley pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marley thumps Jones with a low kick.
Marley is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley 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.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Marley blocks a jab.
Marley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marley lands a jab.
Marley throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Buffalo Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley scores with a nice head shot.
Marley misses with a leg kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Marley scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marley swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Marley jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luther Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Marley circles away.
Marley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Marley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marley jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Marley closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Marley is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marley down to the mat. Marley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marley duly obliges. #CL2#
Marley drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marley. #T3#
Jones blocks a body shot from Marley.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Jones working aggressively here.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buffalo Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marley prevents the takedown attempt.
Marley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Jones tries to pull guard but Marley won't allow it.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Marley blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Marley digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buffalo Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marley 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buffalo Marley!
After the fight, Buffalo Marley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EMP Paddington vs San Diego
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Zoid throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Harold Zoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoid looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Zoid misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Zoid throws Jones to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoid throws out the jab.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zoid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zoid is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoid circles away. #TD2#
Jones feints and as Zoid raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zoid wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoid is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##ES#
Zoid manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Zoid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zoid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zoid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Zoid misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zoid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Zoid throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Zoid fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to control but Zoid is working from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Zoid to get back to his feet.
Jones stays in close to Zoid's body and controls the position.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoid's head.#T2#
Jones cracks Zoid with a solid left hand.
Jones stops Zoid from standing up.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zoid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zoid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Zoid is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jones presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Zoid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoid scores with a kick to the body.
Zoid misses the shot to the body.
Zoid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones blocks a head kick by Zoid.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zoid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zoid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zoid wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to clinch but Zoid moves out of range.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zoid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zoid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zoid wants it to stay on the feet.
Zoid throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Harold Zoid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
Zoid throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Zoid. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Zoid looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Zoid misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Zoid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zoid wants it to stay on the feet.
Zoid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones wants to clinch up but Zoid keeps it at a distance.
Zoid shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Zoid to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Zoid shows good takedown defense.
Zoid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zoid circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zoid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoid tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zoid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Zoid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zoid's waist but Zoid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Zoid misses with a straight left.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zoid motions for Jones to come forward. Zoid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Zoid tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zoid throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoid circles away. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zoid is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jones prevents Zoid from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zoid parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zoid to escape.
Zoid 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.
Jones takes a little break here. Zoid wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Zoid wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Zoid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoid tries to escape but Jones is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones tries to move to mount but Zoid blocks the move with his legs.
Zoid is trying to get back to his feet.
Zoid trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Zoid throws Jones to one side and escapes!
Harold Zoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoid takes one to the chin there.
Zoid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zoid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Zoid shows good takedown defense.
Zoid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Zoid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harold Zoid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Zoid scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zoid, right into the meat.
Zoid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zoid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zoid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Zoid throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones tries for a takedown but Zoid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harold Zoid is winning the standup battle so far.
Zoid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Zoid just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoid.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Zoid against the cage.
Zoid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries to work over Zoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoid working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Zoid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Zoid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoid throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Zoid kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Zoid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Zoid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zoid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Zoid's guard.
Zoid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Harold Zoid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones passes Zoid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zoid is looking to escape.
Jones is keen to just control but Zoid is a slippery customer.#ES#
Zoid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zoid jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Zoid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zoid lands a jab to the head.
Jones tries to clinch up but Zoid circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Zoid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Zoid.
Zoid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Zoid dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zoid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones misses with a hook. Zoid ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Zoid misses.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zoid scores with a leg kick.
Zoid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zoid circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoid.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zoid misses with a wild body shot.
Zoid connects with a looping right hand.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Jones wants to clinch up but Zoid keeps it at a distance.
Zoid throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Zoid sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Zoid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zoid.
Zoid misses with a wild combination.
Jones tries to clinch up but Zoid circles away and keeps his distance.
Zoid lands the left hand.
Zoid misses the jab.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luther Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zoid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoid circles away.
Zoid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Harold Zoid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zoid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Zoid misses with a looping right.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zoid with a body shot.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Zoid.
Zoid takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.#T3#
Zoid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoid feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Zoid then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zoid misses with a hook #TD2#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zoid's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoid wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones prevents Zoid from getting back to his feet.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Zoid blocks nicely.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wants to control from the top but Zoid keeps moving. #T4#
Zoid wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zoid looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zoid throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoid is trying to stand.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones lands a big elbow - Zoid is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Sheedy vs San Diego
Date: Feb 08, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Zaidi avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Zaidi lands a shot to the body.
Zaidi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Zaidi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Zaidi shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Zaidi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zaidi has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Zaidi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zaidi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zaidi defends well.
Zaidi with a nice head shot there.
Zaidi stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaidi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Zaidi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zaidi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zaidi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Zaidi lands strikes from half guard.
Zaidi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaidi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaidi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaidi is one step ahead there.
Zaidi throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Zaidi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zaidi, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Zaidi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Zaidi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is pushing down on Zaidi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaidi is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zaidi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zaidi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is keen to just control but Zaidi is a slippery customer.
Zaidi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaidi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Zaidi won't be happy about that!
Zaidi 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 the pace but Zaidi is squirming around nicely.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Zaidi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaidi is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Zaidi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaidi is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaidi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zaidi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Zaidi 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.
Zaidi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaidi stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T4#
Jones keeping full guard, as Zaidi tries to pass.
Zaidi won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control but Zaidi is working from the bottom.
Zaidi 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.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaidi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones won't allow Zaidi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Zaidi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Mohsin Zaidi will probably get the nod.
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#
Zaidi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaidi's waist but Zaidi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Zaidi misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Zaidi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Zaidi.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaidi throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaidi just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to drag Zaidi to the mat but Zaidi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zaidi tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position. #T1##TD2#
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones cracks Zaidi with a solid left hand.
Jones distracts Zaidi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Zaidi is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Zaidi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaidi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Zaidi defending well.
Zaidi tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #T2#
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaidi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones wants to take a breather but Zaidi is having none of it. #SUB#
Zaidi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaidi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones advances to half guard.
Zaidi is looking to improve his position.
Zaidi is trying to control but can't.
Zaidi is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones trying to control the action but Zaidi is working from the bottom.
Zaidi wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Zaidi is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaidi wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zaidi has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zaidi is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Zaidi is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaidi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones. #T4#
Zaidi wants to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Zaidi is working away.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Zaidi's head.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Zaidi's hands, connecting with Zaidi's forehead.#CUT2#
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zaidi is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zaidi is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi'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. 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 clinches.
Jones tries for a takedown but Zaidi manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Zaidi fails to land.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Jones tightens his grip and picks Zaidi up, before dumping him to the ground. Zaidi manages to land in guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zaidi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones wants to control from the top but Zaidi keeps moving. #SUB#
Zaidi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaidi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zaidi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zaidi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to control from the top but Zaidi keeps moving.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Zaidi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jones looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Jones trying to control but Zaidi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zaidi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Zaidi keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Zaidi 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 wants to control from the top but Zaidi keeps moving.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaidi keeps working. #T3#
Jones gets to mount! Zaidi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Zaidi is working to get back to half guard.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Zaidi regains half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaidi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaidi wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Zaidi has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#
Zaidi is rocked!#T4#
Zaidi takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jones's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Kleinschmidt vs MacGowen
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Warholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Warholm moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Warholm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Warholm jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Warholm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warholm off to one side. #CL2#
Warholm pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warholm digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Warholm's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Warholm tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luther Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terje Warholm.
Warholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm misses with some punches. #T1#
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Warholm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands a left hand.
Warholm takes a shot to the head.
Warholm is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warholm down to the mat. Warholm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones throws a hook but Warholm avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warholm, right into the meat.
Jones throws a hook but Warholm blocks it.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warholm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warholm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones takes a swing at Warholm's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Warholm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Warholm tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. #TD#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warholm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Jones 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.
Warholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones throws a strike but Warholm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Warholm passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB2#
Warholm is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warholm to get the leverage.
Jones wants to improve his position but Warholm is controlling well.
Jones trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Warholm trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warholm is one step ahead there.
Warholm pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terje Warholm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones backing away here, and Warholm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Warholm misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warholm.
Warholm misses with a looping left.
Warholm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warholm lands a right hook to the body.
Warholm throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids the body shot from Warholm.
Warholm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones shoots in but Warholm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warholm but Warholm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warholm tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Warholm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Warholm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Warholm. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Warholm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warholm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warholm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Warholm. Beautiful body shot.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warholm swivels and escapes.
Warholm punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Warholm is avoiding it.
Warholm throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warholm sprawls and moves away.
Jones wants to clinch.#T2#
Warholm throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Warholm fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones throws a strike but Warholm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Warholm trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Warholm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones controls Warholm momentarily but Warholm frees himself.
Warholm pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Warholm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Warholm jumps into side control!
Warholm has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warholm stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to control the position but Warholm postures up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warholm is one step ahead there.
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones striking from his own guard.
Warholm preventing the sweep.
Warholm is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Warholm has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terje Warholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Jones 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.
Jones tries for a takedown but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warholm misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warholm doesn't seem phased though.
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warholm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Warholm persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Warholm thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Warholm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warholm catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Warholm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Warholm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Warholm looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones postures up in Warholm's guard and throws a big left but Warholm blocks it. #T1#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Warholm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Warholm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warholm is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Warholm actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is keen to just control but Warholm is a slippery customer.
Luther Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Warholm tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Warholm reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard.
Warholm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Jones has an active guard here but Warholm has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones trying to control here. #T3##SUB2#
Warholm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #SUB2#
Warholm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Warholm has control of the leg. #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 moves into full guard.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warholm defends it easily.
Terje Warholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Warholm escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Warholm is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warholm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terje Warholm!

Event: IFC82: Murhaa v Jones
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Murhaa gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Murhaa tries to tie him up.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at Grind Time Elite {$950} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murhaa pinned against the cage. Murhaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Jones walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here. #T2#
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones misses with the head strike. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Murhaa throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#TD2#
Jones feints and as Murhaa raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Murhaa pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Ispa Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhaa lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Murhaa sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Murhaa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murhaa holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Murhaa is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones moves into full mount!
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 Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luther Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage. #CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Murhaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones. #BC#
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Jones wants to clinch.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhaa off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Murhaa leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murhaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Jones defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murhaa swivels and escapes.
Murhaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa thumps Jones with a low kick.#T3#
Jones moves to clinch but Murhaa breaks away
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Murhaa counters with a body kick.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.#T4#
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Murhaa, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Murhaa against the cage but Murhaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Murhaa counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Murhaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jones's cut.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones wants to clinch but Murhaa slips to the side
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Murhaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murhaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2##CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Murhaa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Murhaa thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Murhaa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Murhaa lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhaa throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?#T3#
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murhaa. That one must have hurt.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa misses the body punch #CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Murhaa.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa scores with a counter punch that sends Jones to the canvas! Murhaa smells blood - he's punishing Jones with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jones has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ispa Murhaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC XS1: Murhaa vs Crosby
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Jones throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Mma throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Mma fights it but they end up in guard.
Mma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Mma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mma manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Mma's guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mma keeps moving.
Mma wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mma wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones trying to control but Mma is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mma is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Mma has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Mma is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mma wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mma 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.#TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mma's head.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Mma defends it.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones throwing shots but Mma is blocking nicely.
Mma wants to get back to his feet.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mma tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Mma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is really struggling to control Mma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mma tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones. #T3#
Mma wants to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Mma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones stops Mma from getting back to his feet.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Mma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mma is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control. Mma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mma wants to get back to his feet.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Mma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mma.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Mma is in trouble!
Jones working Mma over with strikes here. #T4#
Mma is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jones wants to control the pace but Mma is squirming around nicely.
Mma's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jones tries to control but Mma wriggling away.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones with shots to the head and body - Mma looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones tries to control but Mma wriggling away.
Jones lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mma can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#
Mma is rocked!
Jones postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mma badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jones around the waist but Jones pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jones is the winner by TKO! Jones jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
A very excited looking Luther 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.

Event: IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Kisqali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kisqali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Kisqali to work.
Jones working aggressively here.
Kisqali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kisqali lands a left hand.
Kisqali lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Jones has Kisqali pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kisqali tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Kisqali's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kisqali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kisqali has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones postures up. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kisqali is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kisqali stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Kisqali passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Kisqali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kisqali prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kisqali wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #SUB#
Kisqali is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Kisqali is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Jones gets full guard.
Kisqali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Kisqali trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kisqali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kisqali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kisqali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kisqali won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kisqali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kisqali won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kisqali tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T3#
Kisqali stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kisqali defends it easily.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kisqali's guard. #REVB#
Kisqali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Kisqali being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Kisqali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR#
Kisqali advances to half guard. #T4#
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kisqali is working away from the top position though.
Kisqali passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kisqali tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him. #SUB#
Kisqali 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 Kisqali but great work by Jones.
Kisqali tries to improve position but can't.
Kisqali takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones cracks Kisqali with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisqali is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Kisqali tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Kisqali is working hard here to advance position.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kisqali tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kisqali keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones 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#
Jones lands with a straight right. Kisqali didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut.
Kisqali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kisqali defends it nicely.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Kisqali.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kisqali, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Kisqali blocks it.
Kisqali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Kisqali gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Kisqali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working for takedown but Kisqali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ribociclib Kisqali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.#TD2#
Jones wants the takedown. Kisqali is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kisqali's guard against the cage.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Kisqali is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Kisqali is keeping the position.#T1#
Jones pushing down on Kisqali's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Kisqali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Kisqali wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Kisqali is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kisqali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kisqali tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Kisqali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Kisqali is a slippery customer.
Kisqali is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Kisqali won't be happy about that!
Jones avoids the attempt from Kisqali to control.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kisqali looks a forlorn figure.
Luther Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones prevents Kisqali from getting the reversal.
Kisqali manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Kisqali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kisqali has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kisqali is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kisqali wants to get back to full guard.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones wants to control but Kisqali is keeping him busy.
Kisqali wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kisqali has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Jones trying to control from half guard but Kisqali is working away.
Jones prevents Kisqali from improving his position.
Jones wants to control but Kisqali is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Jones. #CUT2#
Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is getting worse.
Jones is nestled in close to Kisqali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kisqali is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kisqali is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Kisqali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones cracks Kisqali with a solid left hand.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ribociclib Kisqali's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones blocks a jab.
Kisqali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kisqali slips a jab from Jones.
Kisqali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kisqali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to clinch but Kisqali moves out of range.
Kisqali misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Kisqali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones stands up over Kisqali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 won't allow Kisqali to sweep him here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kisqali is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kisqali keeps moving. #T1#
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kisqali looking for a sweep. Not yet Kisqali, not yet.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kisqali keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones stays in close to Kisqali's body and controls the position.
Ribociclib Kisqali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kisqali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kisqali trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones passes Kisqali's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones works his way into side control.
Kisqali takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kisqali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kisqali to see if he's OK.#T3#
Kisqali taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kisqali is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#
Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ribociclib Kisqali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFC 65: Choo vs Jones
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Jones forces Choo back against the cage and clinches.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Choos head.
Choo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Choo.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Choo controls his hands.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Choo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Choo blocking some punches.
Choo tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
Luther Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mew Choo.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Choo pulls guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Choo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Choo trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Choo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Choo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones trying to control but Choo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Choo's legs - danger averted.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Choo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Choo 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.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB2#
Choo has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Choo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones trying to control but Choo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Choo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Choo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Choo looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Choo's head.#T3##SUB2#
Choo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jones should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Choo has tightened it up now! Jones should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mew Choo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mew Choo thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFC 62 Murhaa vs Jones
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into Murhaa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones pushes down on Murhaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Murhaa is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Murhaa is trying is best to control the position here.
Murhaa is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones looks to land a strike but Murhaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murhaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Murhaa.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Murhaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab by Murhaa.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense.
Murhaa works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3##CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it. #BC#
Murhaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murhaa to the ground. Jones is now in Murhaa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murhaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murhaa is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture. #T4#
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Murhaa is now in half guard.
Jones 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Murhaa as Jones shoots in.
Murhaa is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.#TD2#
Jones scores with a takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!#REVR#
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there. #T1#
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murhaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murhaa stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Luther Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murhaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murhaa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Jones. #T3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murhaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murhaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Jones looks for a takedown but Murhaa sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range. #T4##TD2#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murhaa to the ground. Jones is now in Murhaa's guard.
Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murhaa working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa 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.
#R3#
Murhaa throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murhaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murhaa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones throws an elbow but Murhaa slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Jones wants to control but Murhaa is keeping him busy.
Murhaa prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Murhaa is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhaa keeps working.
Murhaa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but Murhaa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa avoids it well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murhaa is avoiding damage well.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murhaa 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. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Murhaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murhaa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones trying to control the action but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
Jones cracks Murhaa with a big right hand but Murhaa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murhaa regains half guard, as Jones was trying to land strikes.
Murhaa is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #T4#
Murhaa taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murhaa defending well though.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones with the ground and pound but Murhaa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murhaa is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Murhaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones wants to clinch.
Murhaa lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murhaa enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murhaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Murhaa is keeping the position.#T1#
Murhaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!#REVR#
Murhaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Murhaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Jones stands up over Murhaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Murhaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhaa is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Murhaa has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Murhaa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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. #REVB#
Jones moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murhaa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Murhaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Luther Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Murhaa punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Jones has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murhaa.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murhaa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Murhaa.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Murhaa tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murhaa is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Murhaa is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Murhaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Murhaa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Murhaa cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Murhaa clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Jones has Murhaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Murhaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ispa Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
A solid body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murhaa defends it well.
Murhaa throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Crunch! Murhaa slams his shin into Jones's torso.
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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murhaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Murhaa scores with a push kick.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murhaa defends it well.
Jones with a nice cross.#CL2#
Jones rushes Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones tries for a takedown but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhaa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: IFC 56 Jones vs Heavyweight
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##CL#
Jones clinches.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones prevents a body shot from Heavyweight.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones misses with a head shot. Heavyweight uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones distracts Heavyweight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Jones trying to control but Heavyweight is working from the bottom.
Jones advances to half guard.
Heavyweight wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is pressing down on Heavyweight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heavyweight is holding on for now.
Heavyweight wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Heavyweight tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Heavyweight wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Heavyweight tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Heavyweight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to advance position but Heavyweight won't allow it.
Heavyweight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heavyweight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heavyweight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones throwing strikes but Heavyweight manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Heavyweight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Heavyweight controlling the position from side mount.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Heavyweight wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones 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#
Heavyweight with a nice cross.
Heavyweight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches.
Jones misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heavyweight can do to turn this around?
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.
Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T1#
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is working for takedown but Heavyweight is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heavyweight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heavyweight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight. #TD#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Luther Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heavyweight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heavyweight wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
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.
Heavyweight tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Heavyweight defends it easily.
Heavyweight tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T3#
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.
Heavyweight looking to pass the guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Heavyweight trying to control the position here.
Jones trying to control but Heavyweight is working from the bottom.
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. #T4#
Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heavyweight controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Heavyweight 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones pushing down on Heavyweight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heavyweight keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Light Heavyweight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jones tries to clinch but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up.
Heavyweight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Heavyweight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones throws a body punch but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Luther Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Heavyweight is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heavyweight is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heavyweight is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heavyweight avoid being mounted?#T1#
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heavyweight keeps working.
Jones is pressing down on Heavyweight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heavyweight is holding on for now.
Heavyweight is looking to improve his position.
Jones working Heavyweight over with strikes.
Heavyweight is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Heavyweight is having none of it.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Heavyweight takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Heavyweight seems keen to control Jones's posture.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heavyweight controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Heavyweight managing to control the position.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Heavyweight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Heavyweight!#REVB#
Heavyweight 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. #T3#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heavyweight is stalling in the full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones won't allow Heavyweight to sweep him here.
Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heavyweight's guard. #T4#
Heavyweight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones prevents Heavyweight from improving his position.
Heavyweight keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heavyweight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heavyweight can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to take a breather but Heavyweight is having none of it.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jones!
An out of breath Luther Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TBD31: CARTER vs BEAST II
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marley lands a nice looking body shot.
Luther Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marley wants it to stay on the feet.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Marley throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marley.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marley throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marley.
Marley lands a jab to Jones's midsection.#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marley is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Marley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marley 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 tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marley tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
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 is putting a hurting on Marley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marley struggling a bit here.
Jones is trying to ground and pound but Marley uses the momentary lack of control by Jones to regain half guard.
Jones is looking to stall here but Marley recovers full guard.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Jones wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
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 is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Marley controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Marley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marley is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marley has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Marley 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Marley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Marley misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target. #TD#
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Marley's guard.
Marley wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throws a strike but Marley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Marley is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Marley is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones working over Marley with some ground and pound. Marley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Marley is working away. #T1#
Jones thows a huge punch but Marley dodges it nicely.
Jones throwing shots but Marley is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Marley is defending the position.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marley can do to turn this around?
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marley.
Jones throws a strike but Marley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #T2#
Marley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marley's guard. #REVR#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones works over Marley with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Marley.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley has Jones pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Jones is in close to Marley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Marley.
Marley seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Marley wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Marley blocks nicely.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Marley keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Marley is quick to defend against it.
Buffalo Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Marley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marley tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marley to the ground. Marley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Marley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones goes for a double leg but Marley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marley continues to drive forward.
Marley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buffalo Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marley cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buffalo Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Marley.
Marley connects with the punch.#TD#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Marley is trying to get back to half guard.
Marley gets back to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Marley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to advance position but Marley won't allow it.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marley manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Marley controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Marley can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Marley's temple.
Marley wants to get back to full guard.
Jones passes to full mount!
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Jones working Marley over with strikes here.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Marley is rocked!
Marley is looking to get to half guard.
Jones connects with a bit shot that sees Marley covering up! More strikes from Jones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
A pretty intense looking Luther Jones took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: PFF 30 Pearson vs Jones
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Jones throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at LOD The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luther Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Pearson stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Pearson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearson lands a body punch. #TD2#
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones prevents Pearson from improving his position.
Jones trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Pearson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pearson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pearson wants to control but Jones is keeping busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones working Pearson over with strikes.
Jones working Pearson over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Pearson defending well.
Jones trying to advance position but Pearson counters by regaining guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Pearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Pearson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pearson tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearson has wrist control.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is pushing down on Pearson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pearson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones winds up and cracks Pearson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Pearson is defending well.
Jones is nestled in close to Pearson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pearson is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! #T4#
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Pearson is rocked!
Jones unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Pearson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jones celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
A pretty intense looking Luther Jones took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: PFF 25 Steve vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Guillard throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Guillard manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Guillard backwards.
Guillard jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guillard backwards.
Guillard blocking some punches.
Jones pushes Guillard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones pushes Guillard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guillard backwards. #ROC#
Guillard is rocked!
Guillard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guillard is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Guillard looks winded!
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Guillard with a big uppercut! Guillard tries to clinch up but Jones pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Guillard to the mat! Guillard covers up and Jones unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luther Jones!
A pretty intense looking Luther Jones took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, TJ Guillard stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch next week. I ain't no punk...'.

Event: PFF 21 Jones vs Hague
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Jones lands a head shot.#TD#
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hague is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hague wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones punching from mount but Hague doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones avoids the attempt from Hague to control.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Hague bucks and avoids them well.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hague really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hague can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hague can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones throwing strikes here but Hague is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Jones throwing strikes here but Hague is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Hague bucks and avoids them well.
Hague blocking the ground and pound.
Hague wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Hague that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Hague but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones cracks Hague with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Hague is rocked!
Jones postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Hague is out cold - huge knockout for Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
An out of breath Luther Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFF 17w Nurmy vs Jones
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Nurmy.#TD#
Nurmy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Nurmy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Nurmy has control of the leg.
Jones wants to sweep but Nurmy has passed to side control!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmy 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 parries the strikes from Nurmy easily there. Nurmy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape. #T1#
Nurmy working the ground and pound.
Jones tries to buck Nurmy off but Nurmy is having none of it.
Nurmy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Nurmy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Nurmy crashes against the mat.
Nurmy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Nurmy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones 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.
Nurmy working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Nurmy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Nurmy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Nurmy is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones wants to sweep here but Nurmy controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Nurmy with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmy stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Nurmy lands a couple of digs.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Nurmy slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmy preventing the sweep.
Nurmy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmy keeps working.
Nurmy on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Jones happy to just control the position for now.
Nurmy wants to control but Jones postures up.
Nurmy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Nurmy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmy manages to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Nurmy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalabib Nurmy 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 doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nurmy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones thuds a left hand into Nurmy's body.#CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurmy looking for a takedown.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmy controls the action.
Nurmy is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Nurmy takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Nurmy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmy lands with a left to the head.
Nurmy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nurmy is defending well.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khalabib Nurmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.#T1##TD2#
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nurmy regains guard immediately.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmy.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones passes Nurmy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nurmy gets full guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmy is keeping the position for now.
Jones postures up.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Nurmy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nurmy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Nurmy is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Jones advances to half guard.
Nurmy manages to get to full guard.
Nurmy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones pushes down on Nurmy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Nurmy tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#T3#
Nurmy regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Nurmy has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nurmy keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmy is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Nurmy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Nurmy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nurmy is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurmy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmy keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmy 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nurmy avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmy avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Nurmy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nurmy's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmy is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Nurmy is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Nurmy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nurmy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones works over Nurmy with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones works over Nurmy with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmy keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is pushing down on Nurmy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmy is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmy taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #T2#
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Nurmy actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Nurmy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nurmy looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is stalling here. Nurmy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nurmy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nurmy landing strikes.
Nurmy lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Nurmy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmy looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmy is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmy scoring with punches from side control.
Nurmy cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Nurmy throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Nurmy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Khalabib Nurmy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Jones is trying to control Nurmy's posture but Nurmy avoids it.
Nurmy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Nurmy throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmy connects with a decent elbow.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nurmy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Nurmy controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalabib Nurmy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurmy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalabib Nurmy!

Event: PFF15 Jones vs Thomas
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1##CL#
Jones clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Jones has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas wants to break free but Jones has control.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jones wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Thomas 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.
Thomas looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Jones won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones. #TD#
Jones is trying to trip Thomas. He has hold of a leg but Thomas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Thomas controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Thomas with the active half guard here but Jones passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thomas to escape.
Thomas parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thomas to escape.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones 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##CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thomas is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Thomas is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thomas has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#T2#
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Thomas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thomas tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Jones drops a big elbow. That's hurt Thomas! More shots from Jones and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
A very excited looking Luther 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.

Event: The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 5
Date: Dec 11, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Megaton. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Megaton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Megaton's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Megaton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Megaton to score with a decent uppercut.
Megaton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Megaton throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Megaton to the ground. Jones is now in Megaton's guard.
Megaton trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Megaton has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Megaton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Megaton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Megaton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Megaton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Megaton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Megaton's head.
Megaton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones tries to move to full mount but Megaton actually manages to regain half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Megaton is blocking nicely.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Megaton's thigh. Megaton counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Megaton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Megaton's guard. #REVR#
Megaton working a defensive guard here.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Megaton keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones trying to control the action but Megaton is working from the bottom.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Megaton parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Megaton to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones dominated that round.
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#
Megaton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Megaton misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Megaton is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Megaton circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Megaton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Megaton lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Megaton as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Megaton counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Jones forces Megaton back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Megaton.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Megaton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Megaton. #T2#
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones tries a body shot but Megaton blocks it.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones keeps control of Megaton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Megaton breaks from the clinch.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Megaton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
Megaton throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Jones tries for a takedown but Megaton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Megaton counter with a right hand.
Megaton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Megaton.
Megaton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Megaton is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones is looking to advance position but Megaton won't allow it. #T4#
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Megaton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Megaton.
Jones scoring with strikes but Megaton is staying in there. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#
That has opened up Mike Megaton's cut even more.
Jones throws a sloppy strike and Megaton uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Megaton has ended up in Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Megaton preventing the sweep.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Megaton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Megaton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Megaton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Megaton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fails with the takedown.#TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Megaton is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Megaton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Megaton defending well though.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Megaton keeps working.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones is looking to stall here but Megaton recovers full guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Megaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Mike Megaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Megaton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Megaton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Megaton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Jones working Megaton over with strikes here. #CUT#
The cut above Mike Megaton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Megaton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Megaton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Megaton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Megaton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jones lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Megaton is rocked!#CUT#
Mike Megaton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Megaton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Head napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Head is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Head taking punishment in the form of punches.
Head tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones cracks Head with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Head takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Head parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Head to escape.
Head on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Head tries to get out of the position.
Jones grinds an elbow into Head's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Head is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well. #T1#
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
Head is not content to let Jones control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working the ground and pound but Head is defending the strikes.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Head is looking for a sweep.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Head parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Head to escape.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Head denies him.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Head controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Head is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Head knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Head is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Head taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head is looking for a sweep.
Head is working hard here to advance position.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Head to see if he's OK.
Head definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Head is looking to reverse the position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Head is defending well.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Head tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Head takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Head's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Head dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
Jones prevents Head from escaping the position.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones wants to control but Head is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Head to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Head knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Head is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Head throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Jones has Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones tries for a takedown but Head circles away easily
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.#T1#
Head lands the left hand.
Head misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones slips a straight right by Head.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Head lands the left hand.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Crack Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Head tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Head is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Head gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Head manages to retain guard.
Head is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones preventing the sweep. #T3#
Jones postures up.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones works over Head with some ground and pound from guard.
Head trying to control the position.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Head is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones postures up in Head's guard and throws a big left but Head blocks it.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Head is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Head can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones working Head over with strikes here.
Head can't escape the position.
Head is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Head in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Head is rocked!
Jones throws some wild stikes that Head manages to avoid easily.
Head is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Head is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Head is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luther Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Head seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones prevents Head from breaking the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Head's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Head manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head managing to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Head is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Head controlling the position.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Head tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Head some visible discomfort. #T2#
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Head wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Head can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones landing punches.
Head is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Jones! Head is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
A very excited looking Luther 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.
Crack Head was interviewed post fight and said 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marley throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Marley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Marley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marley some visible discomfort.
Jones trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Marley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marley tries to get out of the position.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Marley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to control the position but Marley is working away. #T1#
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Marley is defending well.
Marley struggling a bit here.
Jones is putting a hurting on Marley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Marley stops Jones from passing to mount.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Marley is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Marley prevents Jones from improving position. #T2#
Jones trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Marley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Marley's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marley won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Marley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marley trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marley is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones prevents Marley from getting the reversal.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Marley is in trouble!
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Marley is rocked!
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 working Marley over with strikes here.
Oh Marley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones cracks Marley with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Manley takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Manley misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Manley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Manley's head.
Manley shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Manley gets the takedown into side control.
Manley trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Manley scoring with punches from side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Manley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. #REVB#
Manley is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Manley won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Manley's hands, connecting with Manley's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Manley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manley is keeping the position for now.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Manley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manley controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manley wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him!
Manley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Manley 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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Manley has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manley trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Manley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Manley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is pressing down on Manley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manley is holding on for now. #T3#
Manley trying to control but Jones postures up.
Manley tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Manley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manley tries to get out of the position.
Jones thows a huge punch but Manley dodges it nicely.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Manley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Manley.
Manley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Manley wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Manley is trying to escape the mount.
Jones landing punches. #T4#
Manley is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Manley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manley trying to control here.
Jones is keen to just control but Manley is a slippery customer.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manley trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones prevents Manley from improving his position.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Manley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Manley is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Manley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Manley in a clinch.
Manley jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Manley wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Jones.
A short left from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manley backwards.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
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!
Manley can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Manley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Manley is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Oh Manley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Manley tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Manley backwards.
Jones creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Manley out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Rose has been cut.
Jones is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Jones.
A frustrated look appears on Rose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rose is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones passes Rose's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rose's coaches at Blood Warrior have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rose keeps working.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rose is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rose can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rose can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rose hang on?
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rose is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good 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!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Jones! Rose is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Our winner, Luther 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.

Event: FF 12: The Grand Finale
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mokami.#TD2#
Mokami looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Mokami is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mokami passes into half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mokami on the ground.
Mokami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Mokami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokami not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Mokami wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mokami has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blood Warrior. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Mokami landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones trying to control but Mokami postures up.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mokami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones is pressing down on Mokami's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mokami won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mokami drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mokami jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mokami tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Mokami is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Mokami is looking to improve his position.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mokami is trying to control but can't.
Mokami is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mokami actively working from the bottom here.
Mokami is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Mokami is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Mokami has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mokami connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jones to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mokami is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Mokami. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mokami's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.#T3#
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Mokami's brow. #SUB2#
Mokami is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Mokami has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). YeYe Mokami!
YeYe Mokami is the new middleweight champion!

Event: FF 11: Night of the Succubus
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Plomeros back into the cage.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Plomeros smiles and moves away.
Plomeros misses with a straight right.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plomeros, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch but Plomeros slips to the side
and Plomeros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Jones rushes Plomeros and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plomeros.
Plomeros blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plomeros.
Plomeros struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones tries a body shot but Plomeros blocks it.
Plomeros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plomeros is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plomeros down to the mat. Plomeros avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Plomeros. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Plomeros throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifi Plomeros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Plomeros misses the target.
Plomeros's corner calls for a 1-2. Plomeros obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plomeros misses with the combination.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Plomeros.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into Plomeros's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Plomeros looking for a sweep. Not yet Plomeros, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Plomeros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Plomeros's guard. #T2#
Plomeros has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Plomeros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Plomeros takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Plomeros tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Plomeros is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Plomeros tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Plomeros is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Plomeros is rocked!
Plomeros keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Plomeros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plomeros seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
A big strike lands for Jones! That's really hurt Plomeros and he's turned his back - Jones keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jones jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones! Luther Jones retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Luther Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Halloween Madness
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
Jones misses the jab.
Federline tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
A big left from Federline misses.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Federline's guard.
Federline being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Federline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Federline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones pushes down on Federline's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Federline is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Federline!
Federline is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones punching from mount but Federline doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones unloading with bombs!#T3#
You get the feeling that Federline really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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 fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Federline that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#
Federline is rocked!
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Federline is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Federline in real trouble here! The ref calls for Federline to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Luther Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FF6
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Jones throws a body punch but Plomeros moves out of range.
Plomeros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plomeros 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.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Plomeros throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plomeros.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plomeros avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Plomeros misses the target.
Plomeros scores with a jab to the body.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Plomeros sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries for a takedown but Plomeros circles away easily
and Plomeros counters with a straight right hand.
Leifi Plomeros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Plomeros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Plomeros lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plomeros quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones working Plomeros over with strikes here.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Plomeros wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Plomeros hang on?
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Plomeros is rocked!
Plomeros tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Plomeros working to try and regain half guard.
Plomeros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Plomeros is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Plomeros?
Oh Plomeros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plomeros in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Jones unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Plomeros wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jones celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones is the new middleweight champion!
Luther Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FF 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Jones tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Martinez throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Santiago Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Martinez throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
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 huge punch but Martinez dodges it nicely.
Jones misses with a head shot. Martinez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martinez can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Martinez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Martinez looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Martinez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones looking to ground and pound but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones working Martinez over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Martinez is rocked!#T3#
Jones postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Martinez bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jones and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
A very excited looking Luther 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.

Event: FF 2
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Rush lands a right hook to the body.
Jones looks for a takedown but Rush sprawls well.
Rush lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Rush.
Rush jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones lunges at Rush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rush's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones avoids the body shot from Rush.
Rush misses with a straight right. #T1#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rush has time to react.
Jones defending well as Rush loads up on a big left hand.
Rush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
Rush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Rush - just one landing.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Rush throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Rush. Beautiful body shot.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Rush shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is pushing down on Rush's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rush is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is keen to just control but Rush is a slippery customer.#T3#
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones prevents Rush from improving his position.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
It looks like Al Rush has been cut.
Rush is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Rush defending well.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rush's head.
Jones with the ground and pound but Rush uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rush defends it well.
Rush is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rush avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones is working Rush over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones laying and praying for a moment but Rush takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Rush dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rush misses with a looping left.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rush lands a right hook to the body.
Rush scores with a nice head shot.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Rush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Rush cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rush.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Rush.
Rush throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rush.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Rush avoids it well and moves away.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rush leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rush throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Rush misses.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Rush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rush.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rush.
Rush misses with an uppercut.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Rush is quick to defend against it.
Nice uppercut there from Rush.#CL#
Jones has Rush up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rush.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Rush, against the cage. #TD#
Jones has clasped his hands together around Rush's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones scoring with punches 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.
Jones throws an elbow but Rush slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones advances to full mount.
Jones throws a wild left hand from mount and Rush manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Rush won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T4#
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Rush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rush can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rush gets back to half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Rush's hands, connecting with Rush's forehead.#CUT#
That has opened up Al Rush's cut even more.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rush tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Al Rush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Rush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Rush instead regains half guard.
Luther Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rush wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#
The cut above Al Rush's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rush moves into full guard. #T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Jones stands up over Rush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#
Al Rush's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Rush's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC 13: Jones vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ribeiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands with a straight right. Ribeiro didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
Ribeiro 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. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ribeiro.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro lands with a right to the head.
Ribeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #BC2#
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Luther Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves to clinch but Ribeiro breaks away
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Ribeiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Ribeiro is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ribeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike. #T2#
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Ribeiro drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Ribeiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones trying to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Jones wants to control the action but instead Ribeiro gets a body lock and reverses into Jones's guard! Nice work!
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribeiro has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones regains half guard.#T4#
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is staying active underneath Ribeiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura here.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edson Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves away
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ribeiro, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Ribeiro.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ribeiro.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ribeiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Ribeiro looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ribeiro looking to control.
Jones passes into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is stalling here. Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones tries to buck Ribeiro off but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Jones tries to improve his position but Ribeiro has taken his back! Ribeiro has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ribeiro pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro is the new middleweight champion!
Edson Ribeiro 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.

Event: IFC 12: Retaliation
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Federline counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones moves out of range as Federline strikes.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Federline punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Federline, which made it look bad.
Federline fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones digs a right hand into Federline's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Federline's gas tank. #TD#
Jones has Federline pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Federline tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Federline's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Federline avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Federline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Federline really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Federline is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Federline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Federline works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Federline can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Federline keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Federline working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones trying to control but Federline is working from the bottom.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Federline is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones connects with a bit shot that sees Federline covering up! More strikes from Jones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Luther Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFC 11: Bloodsport
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1##CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rommero backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rommeros head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rommero's elbow.
Rommero blocks an uppercut.
Jones pushes Rommero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rommero looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Rommero is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones gets through Rommero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Joel Rommero has been cut.
Rommero tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rommero backwards.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Rommero is rocked!
Jones lands a body punch.
Rommero is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rommero! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Rommero drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Luther 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.

Event: IFC8 - GUNSHOT
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1##CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones is working Asshole over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asshole.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asshole tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asshole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones pushes Asshole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asshole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Asshole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asshole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asshole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asshole takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Asshole looks winded!
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Asshole controls his hands.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Asshole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Asshole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luther Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iaman Asshole.
Jones lands a left hand.
Asshole is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Asshole working hard to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asshole's elbow.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones tries to work over Asshole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a body punch.
A short right from Jones.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Asshole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Asshole fails to pull guard.
Asshole throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Asshole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asshole blocking some punches.
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!
Asshole working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones gets through Asshole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asshole throws a head punch that misses.
Asshole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones pushes Asshole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asshole.
A short left from Jones. #KD#
Jones drops Asshole onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Asshole is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Asshole is rocked!
Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Asshole! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Asshole drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones retains his middleweight title!
Luther Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Mon Night Fights#1- Evil Ways
Date: Jul 10, 2017

#R1#
Hurt thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hurt defends it nicely.
Hurt misses with a body kick.
Robert Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurt throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurt looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Hurt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hurt defends well and Jones ends up having to push Hurt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hurt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones wants to clinch
and Hurt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurt avoids it really well and circles away.
Robert Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Jones takes one on the button.
Hurt is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Hurt misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Hurt throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Hurt fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurt is keeping the position for now.
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.
Jones passes Hurt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.#T3#
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hurt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones controlling the action here.
Hurt has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hurt!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control but Hurt is having none of it.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Hurt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones with shots to the head and body - Hurt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Hurt is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones with shots to the head and body - Hurt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hurt's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Hurt. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Hurt scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hurt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Hurt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hurt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Hurt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones working the head with strikes. #T1#
Jones in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones trying to control the position but Hurt is working away.
Jones advances to full mount.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Hurt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Hurt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Hurt is in trouble!
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Hurt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hurt's face.
Jones breaks from Hurt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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 landing strikes from the mount and Hurt is in trouble!
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones breaks from Hurt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Hurt looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Hurt is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Jones lands a big shot to the head and Hurt winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones is the new middleweight champion!
Luther Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFC Wednesday Night Fights #3
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Dickinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Dickinson is now in Jones's guard.
Dickinson won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones trying to control the position.
Dickinson won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Dickinson cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Dickinson is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones is in close to Dickinson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Dickinson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dickinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Dickinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but Dickinson is keeping him busy.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dickinson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones cracks Dickinson with a big elbow.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Jones trying to control the action but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Dickinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dickinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Dickinson defends.
Dickinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones trying to control the position but Dickinson is working away.
Jones working away.#T3#
Jones landing strikes.
Dickinson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones trying to control the action but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dickinson is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dickinson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dickinson dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but Dickinson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones moves into full mount! #SUB#
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dickinson is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Dickinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Dickinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones landing punches.
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 lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dickinson hang on?
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones 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#
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Dickinson on that attempt. #TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones moves into full mount!
Dickinson holds on to Jones as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Jones looking to ground and pound but Dickinson is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jones prevents Dickinson from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scoring with strikes but Dickinson is staying in there.
Luther Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson just holding on.
Dickinson tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Jones unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones prevents Dickinson from getting the reversal.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dickinson ? #ROC#
Dickinson is rocked!
Jones postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dickinson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jones around the waist but Jones pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jones is the winner by TKO! Jones jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
After winning the bout, Luther Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McManis cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
A jab from McManis does it's job there.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McManis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
McManis sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McManis is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A left lands for McManis.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
McManis throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McManis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McManis has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Jones throwing strikes from guard but McManis blocks nicely.
Jones wants to pass the guard but McManis is keeping the position.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but McManis blocks nicely.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but McManis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McManis throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McManis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McManis connects with a jab.
Jones avoids the body shot from McManis.
McManis misses the body punch #TD2#
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. McManis didn't expect that.
McManis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but McManis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McManis is avoiding damage well.
McManis is breathing heavily.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McManis!
McManis taking shots to the head.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McManis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones throwing strikes here but McManis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones punching from mount but McManis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
McManis taking shots to the head. #T4#
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McManis hang on?
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#
McManis is rocked!
Jones landing shots from mount.
Oh McManis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McManis is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks McManis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks McManis out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jones goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
After winning the bout, Luther Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017

#R1#
Farfan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Farfan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Farfan throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farfan's head.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farfan defending well though.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T1#
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Farfan hang on?
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 connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Farfan looks winded!
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones landing punches.
Jones working Farfan over with strikes here.
Farfan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Farfan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like BJ Farfan has been cut.
Jones landing punches.
Farfan is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?#T2#
Jones lands a big shot to the head and Farfan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luther Jones!
A very excited looking Luther 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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