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Event:
WVT8 Braddock v Brandis
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Jones cracks De Moncey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2# De Moncey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. De Moncey stopping the sweep attempt from Jones. De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2# De Moncey gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting. Jones throws a series of punches but De Moncey avoids them all with ease. Jones throws out a powerful jab. Nice shot by Jones.#ROC# De Moncey is rocked! Jones batters De Moncey with a massive right followed by a huge left! De Moncey is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Jones lands a final crushing right hand to drop De Moncey to the mat with a gruesome thud! Jones is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hank Jones!
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Event:
WVT3 Fidnhasieunch v Carsara
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1# Jones throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Robbins counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jones wants to stand but Robbins is controlling the position. Robbins throws a big elbow that misses. Jones is trying to keep Robbins in close.
Robbins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robbins postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. Robbins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. Robbins postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow. #T1# Robbins postures up.
Robbins wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Robbins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. Robbins postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. Robbins won't allow Jones to get back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Robbins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robbins is in Jones's guard. Robbins 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##SUB2# Robbins working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
#SUB2# Robbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robbins being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# Jones wanted to stand there but Robbins had control of the position. #SUB2# Robbins has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Robbins 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 wants to stand but Robbins is controlling his posture from full guard. Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jones lands a couple of elbows. Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. Jones wants to control from the top but Robbins keeps moving. Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3# Jones works over Robbins with some ground and pound from guard. Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robbins's guard. Jones chips away with some ground and pound. Robbins wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Robbins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Robbins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB# Robbins stops Jones from standing up. #T4# Robbins with a flurry of punches that miss. Jones managing to control the position. Robbins trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Robbins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones wants to stand but Robbins is controlling the position. Jones looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robbins. Robbins is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Robbins dominated that round. That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Robbins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a right hand that Robbins ducks under and follows up with a left that Robbins also avoids with ease. Jones looks to land a right hand but Robbins moved out of range. Hank Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Jones forces Robbins back against the cage and clinches. A nice left hand lands by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Jones on the inside. Robbins jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Robbins blocks an uppercut.
Robbins tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Hank Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Robbins. Robbins is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD# Jones decides to pull guard. Robbins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cal Robbins has got the better of the ground game so far. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Robbins trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Jones is looking to stand up but Robbins isn't so interested in that idea. Robbins throws a big right hand that misses. Robbins throws a big elbow that misses. Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Robbins throws a big right hand that misses. Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Robbins any problems. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Robbins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Robbins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. Despite the aggression on Robbins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hank Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Jones cracks Robbins with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Robbins tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Robbins is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Jones!
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Ispa
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1# Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Ribbit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Jones connects with a jab. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Ribbit's head but Ribbit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ribbit slips a jab from Jones. Ribbit ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Jones throws the left hand but Ribbit avoids the punch easily. Jones swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ribbit to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Hank Jones has been cut. Ribbit walks into a left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones lands a jab to the nose. Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ribbit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones throws a big shot that misses. Ribbit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Jones misses with a left hand and Ribbit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribbit half committed to a counter leg kick. Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2# Jones clinches up with Ribbit and pushes him back against the cage. Ribbit lands a shoulder strike. Ribbit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC# Ribbit breaks from the clinch.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. Ribbit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jones misses with a hook. Ribbit ducked under it nicely. Jab from Jones. Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribbit is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch. A big right from Jones misses. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ribbit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2# Jones lands with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ribbit dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Ribbit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Ribbit moves away from the strike by Jones. Ribbit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ribbit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Jones misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Ribbit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ribbit lands a nice uppercut. Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ribbit.
Jones takes a shot to the head. Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ribbit scores with a hook to the body. A short right from Ribbit on the inside. Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ribbit lands with a short shot to the head. Ribbit misses with a knee to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Ribbit.
#T3# Jones misses with some punches.
Ribbit tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. Ribbit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribbit lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ribbit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbit.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Ribbit blocks an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbit trying to land knees to the body.
Ribbit tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. Ribbit pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ribbit lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Ribbit. Ribbit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms. A shot in the inside from Ribbit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Jones on the inside. Ribbit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Ribbit breaks the clinch.
#T4# Ribbit slips under a jab from Jones. Jones throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Ribbit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ribbit pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ribbit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ribbit tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Ribbit blocking some punches.
Come on Ribbit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ribbit won't allow it.
Ribbit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Good body shot from Ribbit.
A short right from Ribbit on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #KD# Ribbit drops Jones with a big knee straight up the middle! Jones is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC# Jones is rocked! Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ribbit counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frog Ribbit!
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Event:
EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 3
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1# Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Decent striking displayed by Jones there. Jones lands a jab to the head.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it. Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lancaster looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Jones scores with a nice strike.#KD# Jones drops Lancaster with a beautiful combination! Lancaster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!#ROC# Lancaster is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones fakes the body blow, causing Lancaster to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lancaster goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Jones!
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Event:
IFC84: Bell v Paulin
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1# Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as El Parton is landing a low percentage of strikes. Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2# It looks like Alberto El Parton has been cut. Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces El Parton off the cage and back into range. El Parton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Jones. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Parton moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Parton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Jones forces El Parton back against the cage and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones lands with a right to the head. #CUT2# Alberto El Parton's cut is getting worse. Jones misses with the head strike.
#T1# Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Parton backwards. Jones works on El Parton's body with a couple of short punches. Jones lands with a right to the head. Jones lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2# Jones pulls guard. Jones controlling El Parton's posture. Jones wants to sweep but no luck. El Parton 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 tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jones controls El Parton momentarily but El Parton frees himself. Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2# Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. El Parton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. El Parton won't allow Jones to get back to his feet. El Parton trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jones lands a head shot. Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones lands with a right to the head. #T3# A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2# Alberto El Parton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jones is leaning against El Parton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. El Parton is breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
A short right from Jones. #CUT2# Jeez, Alberto El Parton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2# El Parton is rocked! A short right from Jones. Oh El Parton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones throws a big uppercut that drops El Parton! More strikes from Jones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! El Parton lies dazed against the cage as Jones celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Jones! Alberto El Parton was interviewed post fight and said 'I Know I Lost But It Doesn't Matter, Because I Get To Bang Paige You Stupid Perro '.
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Event:
IFC MW47: Lemieux vs Impaler
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1# A jab lands there for Jones. Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2# Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payakaroon backwards. Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Payakaroon misses with a body punch.
#TD# Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Payakaroon 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# Payakaroon looking to control.
Payakaroon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jones with a nice head shot there.#SU# Jones gets to his feet - Payakaroon follows without any prompting. #KD# Jones drops Payakaroon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Payakaroon looks back up at him and smiles so Jones waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Payakaroon is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Atthapong Payakaroon has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Jones shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Payakaroon is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Hank Jones!
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Event:
IFC 72: Thomas vs Vasquez
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Assad throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Assad misses the jab. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
#CUT2# It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut. Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease. Jones tries to clinch up but Assad circles away and keeps his distance. Assad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Assad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Assad looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely. Assad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jones's coach down at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD# Assad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. 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 is trying to get back to half guard. Assad throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well. Assad trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. Assad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1# Assad wants to control for a moment but Jones uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Assad prevents Jones from standing back up.
Assad is controlling the pace.
Assad trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. Jones tries to roll over but Assad keeps him under control. Jones wants to control but Assad is keeping busy and won't allow it. Assad 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. Assad working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jones works his way to full guard. Good work. Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assad's guard. #REVB##T2# Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. 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. Assad controlling Jones's posture. #SUB# Assad looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Assad looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Assad is proving hard to escape from. Assad keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Assad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3# Jones throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Assad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Assad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Assad has wrist control. Assad wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Assad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily. Assad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jones wants to control from the top but Assad keeps moving. Jones wanted to stand there but Assad had control of the position. Jones trying to control but Assad is working from the bottom. #T4# Assad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Assad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones won't allow Assad to sweep him here. Jones throws a big elbow that misses. Assad keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones won't allow Assad to sweep him here. 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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Assad has wrist control. Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Jones wants to control from the top but Assad keeps moving. 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 Dustin Assad will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jones throws the left hand but Assad avoids the punch easily. Assad thuds a left hand into Jones's body. Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD# Assad drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2# Jones pushes Assad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Assad misses with a wild body shot. Dustin Assad is winning the standup battle so far. Assad lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Assad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jones misses with a hook. Assad ducked under it nicely. Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assad. Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad. Assad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Assad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Assad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Assad lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.#CL2# Jones rushes Assad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Assad manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a hook but Assad blocks it. Assad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Assad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2# Dustin Assad's cut is getting worse. Assad walks into a jab. A big left from Assad misses. Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hank Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it. Assad misses with a straight left. Jones throws a jab when Assad was well out of range. Jones missing with a left hand there. Assad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assad sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jones tries to clinch up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Assad walks into a straight right hand from Jones.#T2# Jones tries to clinch but Assad is having none of it. Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here. Assad's corner calls for a 1-2. Assad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones. The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Assad moves out of range as Jones strikes. Assad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Assad loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch. Jones tries to clinch up. Assad swinging wildly here.
Jones misses with a hook. Assad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. Assad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away. Assad thuds a left hand into Jones's body.#T3# Jones misses with the combination.
Assad misses with a hook to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jones throws a nice looking combination but Assad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jones tries to clinch there but Assad circles away.
Jones slips a jab from Assad. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones. Assad slips a straight right by Jones. Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2# Dustin Assad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD# Assad shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Assad showed some decent athleticism there. 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! Assad stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Assad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4# Assad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. Assad controlling from the top position. Assad lands a couple of elbows. Jones keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully. Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Assad controls the pace.#SUB# Assad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones! #REVB# The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hank Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Dustin Assad'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# Assad misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. Assad tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD# Assad shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.#ES2# Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Assad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Assad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Assad looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Jones moves out of range of the strikes. Jones throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Jones clinches up with Assad and pushes him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad. Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head. Good body shot from Assad.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Assad.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Assad. #BC# Assad breaks from the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes. Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A big left from Jones misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# Jones darts in and clinches Assad up against the cage.#TD2# Jones pulls guard. Jones controls Assad momentarily but Assad frees himself. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assad's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Assad trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Assad sitting in guard, not really doing much. Assad passes into half guard. #T2# Assad controlling the action here. Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Assad trying to control the pace. Jones is not content to let Assad control the position.#T3# Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Assad is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Assad working Jones over with strikes. Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Assad is controlling him well. Jones taking some punishment here, with Assad in his half guard. Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Assad sits in half guard. Jones lands a couple of sideways elbows. Assad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. Assad stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4# Jones is trying to control but can't.
Assad trying to control the action but Jones 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. The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jones misses the jab. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD# Jones gets caught napping as Assad dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard. Assad trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Assad works a leg free and moves into half guard. Assad is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jones is trying to stand back up but Assad is controlling him
Dustin Assad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Assad is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jones tries to kick Assad off but Assad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Assad content to control rather than advance. Assad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dustin Assad. I think Assad 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dustin Assad! Dustin Assad very nearly forgot to thank Organic Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
IFC 68: Heavyweight vs Choo
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt. Brown is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Hank Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown. Brown is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# Brown has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Brown manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES# Jones kicks off Brown and gets to his feet. #TD2# Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2# Brown is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jones wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #SUB2# Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown prevents Jones from standing back up.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jones is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Jones won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #SUB# Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown works his way into side control. #SUB2# Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Jones! #SUB2# Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2# Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well. Jones wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2# Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control. Jones throwing strikes but missing. Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Brown 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 wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position. #T4##SUB2# Brown looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB2# Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Brown is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Brown has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jab Brown! During a confident post fight interview, Jab Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC 48 Chugman VS Island
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Beerus misses with a wild body shot. Jones lands with a straight right. Beerus didn't see that one coming. Beerus with a poor takedown and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Lord Beerus has been cut.#CL# Jones moves into the clinch. Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beerus or not. Beerus looking for a takedown. Beerus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hank Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Beerus. Beerus looks winded! A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beerus backwards. A body shot lands from Jones.
Beerus tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Beerus drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Jones.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
#T1# Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Beerus backwards. Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beerus backwards. Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab. Beerus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD# and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Beerus toppling to the canvas! Beerus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!#ROC# Beerus is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Beerus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Beerus is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? Jones is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Jones shuts the power down on Beerus. Lights out, game over! Jones is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Jones!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 20
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1# Jones throws a body shot but no joy. Hank Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones taking a breather. Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Average. Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to stall but Average uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Average uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Average tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Average tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Average back against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Jones misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Jones blocks a body shot from Average. Average scores with a nice hook to the head. Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jones avoids the elbow strike from Average, against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Average blocks it.
Average works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches. Jones slows down the pace here.
Average prevents a body shot from Jones. Average tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Average scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT# It looks like Hank Jones has been cut. Average misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
Jones misses with some punches.
Average can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
#T2# A right hook to the body lands for Average.
Jones cracks Average with a nice body shot. Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head. Average misses with the head strike.
Average lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Average controls the action.
Average creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones is leaning against Average and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Average struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Average has double underhooks. Average misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Average.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Average creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jones leaning his opponent against the cage. Jones scores with a hook to the body.#T3# Average lands a shoulder strike. Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Average misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. Average can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Average tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Average struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Average throws an elbow but it misses.
Average lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jones blocks a body shot from Average. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Average. Jones working aggressively here.
#T4# Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Average gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Average lands a nice shot to the body. Average swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Average lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Average misses with a punch on the inside.
Average blocks a body shot from Jones. #TD2# Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Average can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Average looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Average looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Average up and slammed him! Average can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control! Average is looking for a sweep. Average is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. 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 Joe Average will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hank 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. #R2# Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Average moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Average appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Nice defenses there by Average. Hank Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones throws a combination that misses #TD# and Average counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Average keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2# Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Average is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Average trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. Jones is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Average is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Average wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Average!
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Event:
IFC XXXVIII
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1# Fujimoto lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming. Fujimoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fujimoto wants it to stay on the feet. Fujimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fujimoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones. Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fujimoto is looking to counter punch. Fujimoto cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT# It looks like Hank Jones has been cut.#CL# Fujimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage. Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jones blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujimoto drops Jones with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fujimoto follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gyukosho Fujimoto! During a confident post fight interview, Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC XXXIV
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1# Tuong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Jones looks to land a combination but Tuong avoids it well. Tuong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tuong misses the shot to the body. Tuong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tuong throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tuong misses the jab. Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuong. Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jones lands with a nice combination. Tuong backs away looking to recover. Tuong misses with a wild body shot. Tuong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuong misses with a looping left. Jones is looking for the big counter here. Jones misses with a wild body shot. Tuong is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Jones lands with a nice combination. Tuong backs away looking to recover. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jones looks to land a combination but Tuong avoids it well. Tuong misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1# Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuong.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Jones does no damage. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to clinch up and Tuong counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tuong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuong. Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Tuong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A jab from Jones misses. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuong throws a big shot that misses. Jones throws a wild body kick that Tuong sees coming a mile off. Jones fails in his attempt to clinch. Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuong counters with a straight right hand. Tuong dodges the punch combination from Jones.
#T2# Tuong throws a jab when Jones was well out of range. Tuong blocks a low kick nicely. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tuong is looking to counter punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hank Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two. Tuong moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Tuong misses with a left hand #TD2# and Jones counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2# Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tuong, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tuong has escaped the position, nice work there. Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3# This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tuong 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 has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tuong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Tuong regains half guard, as Jones was trying to land strikes. Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tuong pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Tuong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tuong is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Tuong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Jones dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Jones avoids the body shot from Tuong.
Jones with the counter takedown but Tuong avoids it easily. Tuong dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tuong throws a hook but Jones blocks it. Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tuong to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Hank Jones has been cut. Tuong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Hank Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jones defending well as Tuong loads up on a big left hand. Tuong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuong darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hank Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tuong is able to avoid easily. A little feinted left hand from Tuong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Jones forces Tuong back against the cage and clinches. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Jones is pushing Tuong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC# Tuong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body and Tuong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tuong thuds a left hand into Jones's body. Tuong misses with a hook. Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Tuong counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jones tries to move into range but Tuong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuong scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot. Tuong misses with a straight right. Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Tuong lands a nice looking body shot.
Tuong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Tuong's head. Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuong. Tuong throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tuong looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. Jones misses with a body kick. Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tuong throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Tuong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuong. Tuong scores with a nice strike. Nice uppercut lands for Tuong. That snapped Jones's head back.
#ROC# Jones is rocked! Tuong steps in with a hook that catches Jones right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tuong follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jones looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Han Tuong! A victorious Tan Han Tuong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC XXIX
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Jones scores with a jab. Pham acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Pham is just out of range. We've been told by Pham's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Pham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pham moves away. Jones cracks Pham with a right hand to the side of the head. A big left from Jones misses. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones takes a swing at Pham's ribcage but misses. Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pham moves away. Pham misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. Jones walks into a jab. Pham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Pham avoids a lazy jab quite easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride. A lazy left from Pham finds it's target. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A counter left hand to the body from Pham misses its target. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pham swats him away and circles back towards the center. Good shot there by Pham.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pham was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones wants to clinch and Pham counters with a nice uppercut. Duc Minh Pham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pham pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Pham manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Pham missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jones slips a jab from Pham. Pham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC# Jones is rocked! Jones thuds his right hand into Pham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2# It looks like Duc Minh Pham has been cut. Pham swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Pham misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming. Pham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away. Pham throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Nice jab there from Pham. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pham misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. #T2# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pham, as that shot connected.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Pham finish him? Jones moves away from the strike by Pham. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pham swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jones seems to have recovered his senses. An inside leg kick from Jones misses. Pham pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pham throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily. Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jones cracks a nice hook into Pham's ribs. Pham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body. A swing and a miss from Jones. Pham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Pham throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Pham didn't expect that. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Pham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones throwing strikes from guard but Pham blocks nicely. Pham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground. Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pham is keeping the position for now. #T3# Pham wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pham wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position. Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jones lands a couple of digs. Jones forces his way into half guard. Pham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pham tries to get out of the position. Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jones working Pham over with strikes. #ROC2# Pham is rocked! Pham is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pham avoid being mounted? Oh Pham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pham is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pham seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##SUB2# Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pham is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. Jones thows a huge punch but Pham dodges it nicely.
Jones is keen to just control but Pham is a slippery customer. Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pham's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Jones will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Duc Minh Pham's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A combination from Jones does no damage. Donk. Pham catches Jones right on the button with a cross. A telegraphed right hand from Pham misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Pham misses the target. Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Pham takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Pham pushes his down on his head and steps out. A slow jab from Pham misses its intended target. Jones scores with a hook to the body. Pham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2# Jones lands a left and a right that send Pham crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD2# Jones cracks Pham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him?
Jones scores with a jab to the body. Pham tries to get into range but Jones steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Pham! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Jones scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Jones!
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Event:
IFC XXVI (New Blood Final)
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Crew moves into the clinch successfully.
Crew fails to pull guard.
Crew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Crew.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jones leaning against his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Crew has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crew as Jones tries to tie him up. Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD# Crew lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard. Crew not doing much here.
Crew tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it. #T1# Crew takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Crew is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones trying to hold on to Crew's head to control him but Crew postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Crew 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.
Crew works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2# Crew wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crew content just to control the position here. Jones has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Jones tries to lock up and control but Crew gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# Crew controlling from the full mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Crew with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jones wants to hold on but Crew pushes him away. Jones is squirming around, avoiding Crew's attempts to control the action. Jones is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Crew has taken his back.
#SUB# Jones showing good submission defense here.
#T4# Jones tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Jones fending off the submission attempt from Crew. Jones trying to control the hands but Crew breaks the grip. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Crew is cranking Jones's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jones! He's tightened the choke and Jones is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terry Crew! Terry Crew thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC XXII (New Blood Round 3)
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Dmitrievich throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dmitrievich won't be happy with that. Dmitrievich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jones controls the position. #SUB2# Jones has an Americana. Dmitrievich didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hank Jones!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 5
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1# Thawne misses the shot to the body. Thawne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Thawne throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Thawne.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thawne was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Thawne thuds a left hand into Jones's body. Jones cracks Thawne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Thawne throws a body kick that misses and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC# Thawne is rocked! Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Thawne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut. Thawne is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? Jones defending well as Thawne loads up on a big left hand. A shot to the body from Thawne misses and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body. Thawne just misses with a punch to the body.
Thawne seems to have recovered his senses. Jones avoids the body shot from Thawne.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thawne.#KD# Jones lands a left and a right that send Thawne crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Thawne throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Thawne misses the body punch and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thawne thinking. Jones thuds a left hand into Thawne's body. Jones lands a body shot.
Thawne misses with a body shot.
Thawne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Thawne throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off. Thawne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it. Thawne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Jones. Thawne looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. A punch combination from Jones misses. #CL# Jones has Thawne up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Thawne tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage. Thawne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thawne's efforts to push away.#T2# Thawne is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. #BC# Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thawne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thawne. Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Thawne is just out of range. Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Eobard Thawne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice jab there from Jones. Jones connects with a body shot that sends Thawne's belly button to the back. Jones throws a series of strikes that have Thawne backpedaling.
Thawne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Thawne throws a leg kick but Jones checks it. Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Thawne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thawne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jones is looking to wear down Thawne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Jones blocks a low kick nicely. Jones blocks a head kick by Thawne.
#T3# Jones throws a combination. Thawne tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Thawne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thawne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to clinch there but Thawne circles away.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Thawne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Thawne throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right... And another left! Thawne is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Jones!
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