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Event:
GFO I: St George v Punzo
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Beecher fails to land with a series of punches.
Beecher misses with a wild combination.
Beecher scores with a jab to the body.
Beecher lands a body shot.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Beecher.
Jones takes one on the button.#KD#
Beecher lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Beecher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Jones has been cut.
Beecher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beecher lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Jones out cold! Jones is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Beecher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Owens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Owens misses with a wild combination.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Owens closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Owens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Owens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head. #T1#
Owens misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Owens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.#ES#
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Owens avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Owens avoids it well and moves away.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Owens, which made it look bad. #T2#
Owens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Owens lands a two punch combo.
Owens tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcus Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Owens.
Owens looks winded!
Owens fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Owens.
#T3#
Owens goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Owens swivels and escapes.
Owens wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
A punch combination from Owens misses.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Owens pushes him off.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Owens slips a straight right by Jones.
Owens misses with a low kick.#T4#
Owens has a takedown stuffed.
Owens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Owens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Owens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens stuffs the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Owens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Owens motions for Jones to come forward. Owens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Owens to the ground. Jones is now in Owens's guard.
Owens wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Owens's guard.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is pressing down on Owens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Owens is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Owens!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Owens. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1##SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Owens turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Owens is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones continues to stall.
Owens 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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Owens's guard.
Owens is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#ES2#
Owens manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Owens is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Owens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Owens and move into the clinch.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Owens moves out of range easily.
Jason Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Owens drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Owens gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens fails to pull guard.
Owens tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Owens drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Owens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jason Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Owens is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Owens down to the mat. Owens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Owens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Marcus Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owens tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Owens to the ground. Owens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Owens clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owens.
Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Owens rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Owens.
#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jason Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Owens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Owens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Owens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones 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.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Owens shoots in.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Jones looks to land a body kick but Owens moved away.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Owens shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Owens closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Owens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owens as he avoids it easily.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Owens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Owens tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Jones throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Owens has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Owens.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Owens.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Owens pinned against the cage. Owens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Owens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones checks a low kick from Owens.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Owens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Owens!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones tries to sprawl but Stone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Stone isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone controlling his opponent.
Jones tries to hold on but Stone postures up.#T1#
Stone controlling his opponent.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stone throwing strikes but Jones bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Stone has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stone holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stone 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stone has passed into side control.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stone is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Jones trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stone keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Maurice Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones won't allow Stone to sweep him here. #T1#
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones won't allow Stone to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Stone. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Maurice Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Stone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
#T4#
Stone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries to pull guard but Stone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Stone has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Stone dives into Jones's guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Stone drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Jones tries to tie him up.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Stone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to pull guard but Stone won't allow it.
Stone presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Stone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
A right hand to the body from Stone.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Stone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stone. #TD2#
Stone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stone moves into full mount! #T3#
Jones tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Stone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Stone's body position as best he can.
Stone is trying to take his opponent's back.
#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.#SUB2#
Stone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone 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 George Francis scores the fight for Maurice Stone!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Maurice Stone!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Maurice Stone!
Maurice Stone wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
#CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jonny Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Williams scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #T2#
Williams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams lands with a right hand. #TD#
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Williams away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Williams keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams postures up.
#SU#
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
#TD#
Williams tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Williams cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#CL#
Williams clinches.
A short uppercut from Williams.
A short uppercut from Williams. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.#T3#
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonny Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Williams misses with the combination.
#TD#
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Marcus Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Williams controlling the action here.#ES2#
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Williams is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Williams has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Jones's guard.#ES2#
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Williams 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#
Good shot there by Williams.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
#T1##TD#
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Williams decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Williams counters with a solid body kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonny Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
#T2#
Williams scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jonny Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Williams decides to pull guard.
Jones postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Jones looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones lands a couple of good shots and Williams has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jones somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jones punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Jones looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Williams taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Jones!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 772 Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruccio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruccio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Ruccio moves away
and Ruccio counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Ruccio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruccio finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Jones has his feet on Ruccio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ruccio circles away.
#TD#
Ruccio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Ruccio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruccio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jones is looking to get back to full guard here but Ruccio has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ruccio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruccio winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Ruccio passes into side control.
#T2#
Ruccio cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Ruccio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ruccio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruccio trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ruccio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Ruccio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruccio works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruccio trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruccio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones 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.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruccio pinned against the cage. Ruccio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruccio as he jumps to the side.
John Ruccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.#TD#
Ruccio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones wants to stand back up but Ruccio manages to pass into side control.
Jones trying his best to control but Ruccio has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruccio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ruccio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Ruccio improves position. #TD#
Ruccio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ruccio is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ruccio is not content to let Jones control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruccio tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Jones trying to control the action but Ruccio is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Ruccio denies him.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ruccio struggling a bit here.
Jones wants to control but Ruccio is keeping him busy.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ruccio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruccio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
John Ruccio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Ruccio is defending well.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ruccio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ruccio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones stops Ruccio from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Jones trying to pass the guard but Ruccio defending well.
Ruccio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ruccio looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ruccio rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Ruccio stalling in the clinch.
Ruccio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruccio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Jones tries to pull guard but Ruccio won't allow it.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Ruccio blocks it.
#TD#
Ruccio jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Ruccio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ruccio looking to pass the guard.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 John Ruccio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
A lazy body kick from Jones #TD#
and Ruccio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones bucks up and tries to throw Ruccio off but instead Ruccio has got his back!
Ruccio has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ruccio.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ruccio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones wants to improve his position but Ruccio is controlling well.
Ruccio wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones is pressing down on Ruccio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruccio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruccio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruccio postures up.
#SUB2#
Ruccio is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ruccio is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ruccio is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Jones!
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