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Event:
AFC Helsinki 2
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Cathaway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Cathaway.
Cathaway cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cathaway scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cathaway quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cathaway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones throws a hook but Cathaway blocks it.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Cathaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cathaway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cathaway. #T1#
Cathaway throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones tries for a takedown but Cathaway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cathaway scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Daniel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Cathaway's belly button to the back.
Cathaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Cathaway throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cathaway counter with a right hand.
Cathaway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Cathaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cathaway lands a head shot.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jones with a poor takedown
and Cathaway counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Cathaway finish him?
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Jones.
Jones looks winded!
Jones ducks into an uppercut from Cathaway and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 24
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones throws a hook but Sanna avoids it easily.
As Jones backs away, Sanna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Sanna.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanna.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Sanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanna counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Jones misses.
Sanna cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanna.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanna throws a big shot that misses.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanna connects with an inside leg kick.
Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Sanna does no damage.
Sanna throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Sanna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a low kick but Sanna moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanna motions for Jones to come forward. Sanna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanna feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Sanna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanna throws a leg kick but Jones checks it. #T2#
Sanna throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Sanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones cracks Sanna with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sanna.
Sanna slips under a jab from Jones.
Sanna catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones scores with a jab. Sanna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanna is just out of range.
Sanna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanna throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Sanna lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanna throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanna swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Sanna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones moves out of range as Sanna strikes.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Sanna is out of range. #T3#
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanna scores with a jab to the body.
Sanna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanna.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanna misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Sanna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanna throws a big shot that misses.
Sanna just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Jones lands.#CUT2#
Huffy Sanna's cut is getting worse.
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!
Sanna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones looks for a takedown but Sanna sprawls well.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanna.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body punch from Jones. #T4#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Sanna.
Sanna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanna misses with a two punch combination.
Jones cracks Sanna on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sanna falls backwards against the cage. Jones follows up with more strikes that drop Sanna to his knees. Jones keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sanna! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Jones!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 23
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Wayne Wilson has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Jones throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daniel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Wilson.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Jones shoots in.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Wilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilson wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T3#
Jones wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Jones throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Wilson's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Jones dives in looking to finish as Wilson flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Jones's strikes! Jones is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Wilson's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Wilson was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Jones!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 22
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Wilson.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Wilson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.#CUT#
It looks like Wayne Wilson has been cut.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Wilson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Wilson's guard.
Wilson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #SUB2#
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jones seems to have locked his on tight now - Wilson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jones, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Daniel Jones!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 21
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dann avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Dann tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dann tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Dann gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dann throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dann.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Dann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dann lands in his opponent's guard.
Dann is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking to control.
Dann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Dann preventing the sweep.
Dann works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU2#
Dann decides to stand and escape the position.
Dann shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Dann 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. #T2#
Jones leaves Dann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dann darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Dann into the cage. #CL2#
Dann closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#BC2#
Dann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dann shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.#CL2#
Dann drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
#TD2#
Dann jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dann looking for a sweep. Not yet Dann, not yet.
Jones postures up in Dann's guard and throws a big left but Dann blocks it. #T3#
Dann has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Dann is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dann can't do much from the bottom here.
Dann tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Dann is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!#T4##ES#
Jones is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #CL2#
Dann rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dann jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dann working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Dann has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Dann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Dann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Dann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Dann wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Dann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Dann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Dann keeps him there for the moment.
Dann jumps guard but Jones stands there with Dann around his waist. Dann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Dann.
Dann misses with a punch on the inside.
Dann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Dann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Dann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Dann has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Dann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Dann passes into side control.
#T2#
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Dann is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Dann is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dann moves into full mount! #T3#
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dann's attempts to control the action. #SU2#
Dann get's back to his feet.
Dann shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dann manages to circle out of the way.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Dann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Dann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Dann goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Dann is looking to chop away at Jones's legs. #CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dann avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
#BC2#
Dann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Dann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dann misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Dann closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dann has his back to the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Dann is controlling him.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Dann has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Dann prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Brian Dann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dann trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dann into the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dann is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Dann lands a takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Dann pushes his legs off easily.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dann controls the pace.#SUB#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Dann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dann is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily. #T2#
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.
Dann sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Dann is working for a submission of some sort.
Dann not doing much here.
#T3#
Dann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dann trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Dann trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Dann is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Daniel Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Dann lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Dann counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Dann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Dann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Dann.#TD2#
Dann looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Dann drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dann dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dann 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Montreal
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanna tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanna is trying to control but can't.
Jones stops Sanna from getting back to his feet.
Sanna wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanna trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Sanna is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position. #SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Sanna has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Sanna back against the cage.#T1#
Sanna tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position. #BC#
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanna looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Sanna's guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Sanna.
Sanna is working hard here to advance position.
Sanna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanna wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him. #T2#
Jones postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Sanna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanna keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones slips a jab from Sanna.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones's coach down at Melhor Lutador MMA 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.
Sanna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanna thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Sanna with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanna.
Sanna throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanna sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Sanna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanna misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Sanna appears to be looking for a big counter.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanna as he jumps to the side.
Sanna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Sanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Sanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones slips a straight right by Sanna.
The fighters circling - Sanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanna defends it well.#TD2#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Sanna bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice sprawl there from Sanna as Jones shoots in.
It looked like Sanna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanna misses with a body shot.
Sanna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Jones does no damage. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanna quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
Sanna has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Sanna back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sanna scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna dominated that round.
That's time! Sanna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanna.
Huffy Sanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanna throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Huffy Sanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Sanna tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones checks a low kick from Sanna.
Sanna swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sanna manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Sanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanna.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Sanna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Sanna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanna!
Sanna is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanna, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Jones prevents Sanna from standing back up.
Jones prevents Sanna from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Sanna has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Sanna gets his hands free.
Sanna slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Huffy Sanna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanna is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Sanna.#T3#
Jones is keeping busy.
Jones trying to control the action but Sanna just sinks the hooks in.
Jones breaks Sanna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sanna keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Sanna looking to control.
Sanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanna looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanna, not yet.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Sanna is trying to keep Jones in close.
Sanna wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanna pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanna wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Sanna misses.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sanna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Sanna is predictable there
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut.#CL2#
Jones pushes Sanna up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanna pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Jones pulls Sanna into guard.
Sanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pulls Sanna in close to prevent any damage.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Sanna trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Sanna advances to half guard.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanna wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanna slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Sanna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanna dodges the ground and pound from Jones.#T3##SUB2#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanna, who protects the arm well.
I wouldn't like to be where Sanna is right now. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Sanna is defending well.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanna keeps working.
Jones working away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanna looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Sanna tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Sanna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is thwarting Sanna's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huffy Sanna!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch #TD#
and Italo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Italo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Italo has Jones in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Italo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - Italo follows without any prompting.
Jones's coach down at Melhor Lutador MMA 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.#TD2#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Italo!
Italo regains half guard.#T1##SUB#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Italo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB#
Italo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Italo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Italo get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Italo is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Jones decides to return to a standing position.
Jones scores with a head kick. Italo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Italo has been cut.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Italo.#TD#
Italo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Italo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Italo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Italo 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#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Italo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Italo has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Italo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!#SUB#
Italo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Italo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Daniel Jones 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 trying to get back to his feet but Italo is in full control for now. #T1##SUB#
Italo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Italo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
Jones tries to roll but Italo sticks to his back.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Jones trying to control the position but Italo manages to sink in the hooks.
Italo has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Italo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Italo is looking for a choke. Jones gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Jones manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SUB#
Italo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Italo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones postures up in Italo's guard and throws a big left but Italo blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Italo has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Jones stops Italo from getting back to his feet.
Jones controlling the pace. #SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #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.#TD2#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Italo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Italo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Italo 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.
Italo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jones gets a clinch. #T1#
Italo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Italo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Italo is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Italo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Italo is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Italo's half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. Italo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Italo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Italo sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Italo's head. #T3#
Jones thows a huge punch but Italo dodges it nicely.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Italo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Italo is trying to stand.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Italo is looking to get to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Italo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Italo looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Italo tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo'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.
#R4##TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Italo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Italo is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Italo's back.
Jones missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Italo is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Italo tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Italo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms. #T1#
Italo tries to escape the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones wants to control but Italo manages to buck him off and is now in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Italo!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Italo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Italo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.#SUB#
Italo is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Jones stands and steps away. Italo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Italo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Italo to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.#T3##CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Italo can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Italo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Italo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Italo working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
#SUB#
Italo 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.#T4##SUB#
Italo working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Italo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Italo tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Italo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Jones gets control of Italo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Italo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Italo has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Italo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Italo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving. #SUB#
Italo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Italo has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB#
Italo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Italo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones tries to move to mount but Italo blocks the move with his legs.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Italo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Italo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Italo sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Italo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Jones stands up out of the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Italo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Italo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Jones!
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Event:
AFC New York
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Italo quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Italo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Italo defending well.
Jones stops Italo from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Italo is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Italo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jones. Oh but Italo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jones goes limp - he's gone! Italo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Italo!
Bruno Italo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
AFC Friday Night Fights
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Brown rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Jones gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is controlling Brown's posture.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones controlling the position.#ES#
Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brown is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Brown misses. #T1##CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown. #ES#
Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brown works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Brown.#CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Jones looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Jones staying calm.
Jones working away.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones is trying to ground and pound but Brown uses the momentary lack of control by Jones to regain half guard.
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 Daniel Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ethan Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones controlling the pace.
Brown is looking to escape.#T2#
Brown tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
Brown is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #SU#
Jones decides to stand back up.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Jones ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Jones tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Jones prevents Brown from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Brown rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Brown is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Jones jumps guard.
#SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Brown trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#T2#
Brown 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##SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Jones is standing up over Brown. Brown looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
#T4#
Jones controlling from mount. #SUB#
Brown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones. #SUB#
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Jones!
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Event:
AFC Grappling Championships
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 3511 p4p, 398 weight class) and Simon Epstien (ranked 7965 p4p, 647 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Epstien!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Epstien swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Epstien has managed to clinch.
Epstien has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (0) vs (4) Epstien
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones prevents Epstien from moving into mount.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien is looking for a kimura here.
Epstien wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epstien is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
Epstien is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epstien looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (4) Epstien
Epstien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Epstien is retaining full guard.
Epstien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (4) Epstien
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epstien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Epstien but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (7) vs (4) Epstien
Jones trying to control but Epstien is having none of it.
Jones has hold of Epstien's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Epstien manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epstien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Epstien is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (10) vs (4) Epstien
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Epstien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Epstien has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Epstien tries to escape the position.
Epstien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Epstien defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Epstien is trying to break free.
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Epstien has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Epstien is in bad spot here.
Jones is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Epstien with him. Epstien is trying to defend but Jones has an arm under the chin now! Epstien grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Jones! |
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Event:
AFC Thursday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epstien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Epstien, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones taking a breather.
Epstien tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Epstien manages to break the clinch.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epstien avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a leg kick but Epstien moved away.#T1#
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epstien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epstien shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epstien.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epstien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Epstien throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Epstien. Epstien maintains the clinch. #T2#
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones stalling.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epstien has him pressed against the cage.
Epstien has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epstien has him pressed against the cage.
Epstien leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Epstien.
Epstien has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Epstien.
Epstien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epstien prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Epstien prevents it.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Epstien.
Epstien prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Epstien successfully pulls guard.
Epstien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones stands and throws Epstien's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Epstien can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Epstien is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Epstien will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Epstien fails with a takedown attempt.
Epstien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Daniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries for a takedown but Epstien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones leaves Epstien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Epstien.
Epstien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epstien takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Simon Epstien has been cut.
Epstien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Epstien ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Epstien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Epstien's waist but Epstien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Epstien takes the fight into the clinch.
Epstien tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones jumps guard but Epstien stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Epstien turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Epstien wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones tries to pull guard but Epstien won't allow it.
#T2#
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Epstien dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but Epstien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Epstien manages to pull guard.
Epstien looking to control.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Epstien trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Epstien is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones stops Epstien from getting back to his feet.
Epstien is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Epstien wants to get back to full guard.
Epstien is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Epstien tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Epstien blocking the ground and pound.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Epstien bucks and avoids them well.
Jones looking to control but Epstien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Epstien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Epstien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Epstien sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Epstien to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Epstien from controlling successfully.
Epstien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Epstien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a leg kick
letting Epstien counter with a right hand. #T1#
Epstien slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Epstien darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Epstien into the cage.
Epstien tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Epstien.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Epstien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epstien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Epstien tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Epstien manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epstien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Epstien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones has Epstien pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Epstien manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Epstien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Epstien.
Epstien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Epstien has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Epstien decides to pull guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Epstien.
Daniel Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epstien has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
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.#T3#
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Epstien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epstien is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Epstien but he's now mounted!
Jones with shots to the head and body - Epstien looks very uncomfortable down there.
Epstien wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Epstien is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Epstien trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Epstien tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Jones!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Reaves is predictable there
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reaves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reaves off to one side.
Reaves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaves.
Reaves throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Reaves is quick to defend against it.
Jones tries to clinch but Reaves moves out of range.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaves.
Jones looks to land a combination. Reaves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Barry Reaves has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Jones catches Reaves right on the button with a cross.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reaves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reaves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD2#
Reaves drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones has control of Reaves's left arm, preventing Reaves from doing any damage.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Reaves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Reaves has control of the leg.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Reaves from advancing to side control.#T2#
Jones tries to kick Reaves off but Reaves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones wants to control but Reaves is keeping busy.
Jones wants to improve his position but Reaves is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Reaves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reaves.
Reaves not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Reaves is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Reaves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones wants to sweep here but Reaves controlling him for the moment.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reaves tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reaves doesn't seem bothered though.
Reaves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
As Reaves tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Reaves manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Jones rushes Reaves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Reaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Reaves.
Reaves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Daniel Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Reaves's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reaves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reaves tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Reaves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reaves defends well and Jones ends up having to push Reaves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reaves throws a leg kick but Jones checks it. #CL2#
Reaves rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Reaves jumps guard.
Reaves working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Reaves from improving his position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Reaves trying to control here.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones prevents Reaves from getting the reversal.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones moves to take his opponent's back.
Reaves wants to escape the position.
Reaves just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Even with his hooks in, Jones manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3#
Reaves is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
Daniel Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to control but Reaves is keeping busy.
Reaves tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reaves manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Reaves. #SU#
Reaves is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reaves keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones cracks the inside of Reaves's front leg.
Reaves shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reaves's waist but Reaves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side. #T4##CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reaves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Reaves.#TD2#
Reaves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Reaves controlling him for the moment.
Reaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reaves wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Reaves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Reaves pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Daniel Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Reaves tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reaves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reaves takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reaves up against the cage.
Reaves jumps guard but Jones stands there with Reaves around his waist. Reaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Reaves letting Jones take a breather here.
Reaves is struggling to control the position.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Reaves pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Reaves misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Reaves.
Jones dives in and grabs Reaves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reaves pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Reaves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reaves dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Reaves feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Reaves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Jones pushes Reaves off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reaves avoids the head kick by Jones.
Reaves throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Reaves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tries to clinch there but Reaves circles away.
#CL2#
Reaves moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Reaves 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. #T3#
Reaves looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reaves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jones has his foot on Reaves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reaves works his way back into a safe position though.
Reaves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to stand but Reaves is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Reaves is out of range.
Reaves misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Reaves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Reaves finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Jones pushes Reaves off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Jones!
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