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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Billy Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Jones has Silva Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva Jr is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva Jr down to the mat. Silva Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Jones rushes Silva Jr and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Jones jumps into guard, dragging Silva Jr to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB# Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (3) Silva Jr We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones is trying to escape the position but Silva Jr is controlling the position. #T1# Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (3) Silva Jr Silva Jr trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer. Silva Jr won't allow Jones to pass to mount. Jones wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it. Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. Silva Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2# Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jones not doing much here.
#SUB# Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB# Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Silva Jr moves into full guard.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4# Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva Jr has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Silva Jr The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5##SUB# Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Silva Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6##SUB# Jones working for a triangle but Silva Jr defends it easily.
#SUB# Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva Jr defends it easily.#SUB# Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Silva Jr#T7# Jones is letting Silva Jr control him for a moment. Jones gets back to half guard.#SUB# Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva Jr pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (11) Silva Jr Jones tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control. Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8# Silva Jr prevents Jones from getting the reversal. Silva Jr controlling from the full mount. Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't. Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jones is working to get back to half guard.
#T9# Silva Jr controlling from the full mount. Jones is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Silva Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and Silva Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Silva Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (2) vs (13) Silva Jr#T10# Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones is working hard here to advance position. Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape. Jones is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T11# Silva Jr controlling from the full mount. Jones is looking to get to half guard. Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12# Jones is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea. Silva Jr content just to control the position here. Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13# Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jones is looking to get to half guard.#T14# Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jones regains half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Silva Jr stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Silva Jr wins on points by 13 to 2. Rich Silva Jr 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:
CWC 301 - Prelims
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Billy Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Carl Moore! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage. Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moore just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Moore 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) Moore#SUB2# Moore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Moore has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LET Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Jones is trying to improve his position. Moore trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. Moore working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB2# Moore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Moore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1# Jones struggling a bit here. Jones is looking to reverse the position. Moore trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Moore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Moore tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2# Moore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Jones is trying to control Moore's posture but Moore avoids it. #SUB2# Moore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. Moore wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #T3# Jones is trying to get back to half guard. Moore has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (0) vs (6) Moore Moore wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. #SUB2# Moore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (6) Moore#SUB# Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Moore in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Moore The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moore looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2# Moore 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. #SUB2# Moore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Jones is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Jones keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB# Moore is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Moore tries to roll out but it's too tight and Moore has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Jones! Billy Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims 2
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Billy Jones! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Jones moves into the clinch.#TD# Fiachna gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Jones#SUB2# Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage. Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard. Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB# Fiachna wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones controlling the position well. #T1# Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jones wants to control the action here but instead Fiachna manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Jones Jones regains half guard.#SUB2# Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiachna is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Fiachna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2# Jones trying to control but Fiachna postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it. Jones wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
#T3# Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #SUB# Fiachna seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jones has recovered full guard. Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiachna is aware though and is defending well.#T4# Fiachna looking to pass the guard. Jones keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully. Fiachna works a leg free and moves into half guard. Jones wants to control the action here but instead Fiachna manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (8) vs (0) Jones Fiachna trying to control but Jones is having none of it. Jones tries to lock up and control but Fiachna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Fiachna can't control as he wanted to and Jones manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T5# Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Jones wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiachna is working away from the top position though. Fiachna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Jones wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Jones looking for submissions off his back.#T6# Fiachna wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jones trying to hold on to Fiachna's head to control him but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna controlling the action here. Fiachna is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. #T7# Fiachna wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. Fiachna content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jones is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8# Jones moves into full guard.
Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fiachna passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Jones looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB# Fiachna 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 Fiachna. #SUB# Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10# Fiachna is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Fiachna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11# Fiachna works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (11) vs (0) Jones Fiachna looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Fiachna looking to take Jones's back but Jones rolls and after a scramble, Jones ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Jones to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (11) vs (2) Jones Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12# Fiachna has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Fiachna looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Fiachna up and slammed him! Fiachna can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (11) vs (5) Jones Fiachna struggling a bit here. Fiachna tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it. Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.#T13# Fiachna is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #SUB2# Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiachna has escaped the position, nice work there. A lull in the action here.#SUB2# Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14##SUB2# Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Fiachna prevents Jones from moving into mount. Fiachna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.#SUB# Fiachna actively working from the bottom here. Fiachna is not content to let Jones control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Jones is looking for a kimura but Fiachna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. Fiachna 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (15) vs (5) Jones
And that's the end of the fight! Fiachna takes the fight on points by 15 to 5. Darragh Fiachna gave a mention to Carnage Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Prelims
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Billy Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Eliott Leighton! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL# Jones has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Leighton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Leighton manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (0) vs (4) Leighton We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Jones struggling a bit here. Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leighton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jones has one of Leighton's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Leighton is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (0) vs (6) Leighton My spies in The Factory inform me that Leighton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Leighton is trying to control here but Jones has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2# Leighton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Leighton eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB# Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Leighton seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Leighton is very close to passing his half guard. Leighton trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2# Leighton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2# Leighton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Leighton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Leighton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Leighton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well. #T3##SUB# Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leighton is working away from the top position though. Jones wants to improve his position but Leighton is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leighton is working away from the top position though.#T4# Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard. Leighton is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Leighton moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (9) Leighton Leighton trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #T5# Leighton has control of an arm but Jones manages to advance to Leighton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (9) Leighton Jones keeps control of the position as Leighton tries to break free.
Leighton breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (11) Leighton Jones is trying to keep Leighton in close.
#SUB# Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6# Jones managing to control the position. #SUB2# Leighton 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. Leighton trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T7# Leighton postures up.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Leighton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Jones trying to control the position.
#SUB# Leighton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB# Jones has his foot on Leighton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leighton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Leighton drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Leighton off! Leighton jumps back into Jones's guard. #SUB2# Leighton 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. #SUB# Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leighton defends it easily.#T9##SUB# Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leighton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leighton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Jones has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Leighton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jones has tightened it up now! Leighton should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Jones! Billy Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Billy Jones! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Jones forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches. Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Jones wants the takedown. Andersson is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Andersson's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Jones Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Andersson is adopting a defensive guard. Andersson is trying to keep Jones in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving. #T1# Andersson is adopting a defensive guard. Andersson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Andersson 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. Andersson is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment. 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. #T2# Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson. Andersson pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage. My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Jones trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom. Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. Jones trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom. #T3# Jones being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2# Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Andersson has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. Andersson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4# Andersson is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. Andersson managing to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones is stalling in the full guard. Andersson has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. Andersson is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #SUB# Andersson is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
#T5# Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Andersson is controlling Jones's posture.#SUB# Andersson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Andersson has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frank Andersson! Frank Andersson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 295 - Vicini vs Lemieux
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Billy Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Pacer Dalton! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Dalton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Dalton Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Jones keeping hold of Dalton's head, controlling as best he can. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jones is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard. Dalton wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Jones wants to get back to full guard. Dalton controlling the pace. More stalling from Dalton. Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs. We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control. Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3# Dalton controlling the pace. It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard. Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Jones won't allow Dalton to pass to mount. #T4# Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control. Jones is trying to control but can't.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dalton wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. Dalton controlling the action here.#T5# Dalton wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. Dalton controlling the action here. Dalton is looking to pass Jones's guard but actually Jones recovers to full guard. Dalton is stalling in the full guard. #T6# Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dalton trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Jones keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Dalton#T7# The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though. Jones is not content to let Dalton control the position. Jones is being controlled here. Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8# Jones being controlled for a moment. Let's hope that Dalton 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 wants to control but Dalton postures up. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton. Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #T9# The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2# Dalton swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dalton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Dalton Dalton keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Dalton looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though. Dalton 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (2) vs (9) Dalton Dalton controlling from the back. Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10# Good control from Dalton. Jones trying to control the hands but Dalton breaks the grip. Dalton controls the position. Dalton is continuing to stall.#T11# Dalton wants to control but Jones is keeping busy. Dalton is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Dalton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dalton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (9) Dalton Dalton 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. Dalton is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. Jones passes into half guard. #T12# Dalton is trying to get back to full guard. Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Jones trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well. Dalton wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dalton is holding on to half guard well.#T13# Dalton is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Dalton keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can. Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control. Dalton is trying to get back to full guard. Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (11) Dalton Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jones keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight! Dalton wins on points by 11 to 4. After winning the bout, Pacer Dalton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Billy Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Carl Moore! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moore to the ground. Jones is now in Moore's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Moore#SUB2# Moore working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
#SUB2# Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moore sees it coming and defends easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moore wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB# Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moore keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can. Moore is trying to get back to full guard. Moore trying to control here.
Moore is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2# Jones prevents Moore from improving his position. Moore is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Moore Jones working away.#SUB# Moore wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Jones seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Moore is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Billy Jones! Billy Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Jones! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (0) vs (2) Jones#SUB# Leighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well. Jones passes Leighton's left leg - he's now in half guard. Leighton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Jones works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (5) Jones We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leighton regains half guard. My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2# Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leighton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Leighton actively working from the bottom here. Leighton is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (8) Jones#SUB2# Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leighton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leighton and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leighton is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB2# Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leighton, who protects the arm well. Leighton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB# Leighton 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! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (11) Jones#T3# Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leighton is looking to escape. Leighton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2# Jones is looking for a kimura but Leighton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #SUB# Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2# Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leighton defends it well. Jones is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it. #SUB2# Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leighton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Jones! Billy Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dave Beast! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Beast tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. #CL2# Beast moves into the clinch.#TD2# Beast gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Beast Jones is staying active underneath Beast, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Beast tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it. Beast is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Beast looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1# Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Beast is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard. Jones has his hands on Beast's head, controlling the position. #T2# Beast showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Beast is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Beast Beast is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (4) Beast Beast trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #T3# Jones is trying to maintain the position but Beast is very close to passing his half guard. Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard. #SUB2# Beast wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Beast 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 Beast. #SUB2# Beast is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T4# Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones controlling the position. Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5# Jones pulls Beast in to control the position. Jones keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass. Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Beast trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6# Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. Beast is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Beast wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Beast 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 (4) vs (4) Beast Beast lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (6) Beast#T7# Beast showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Beast 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 (6) vs (6) Beast#T8##SUB2# Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Beast working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
#SUB# Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones. Beast is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#T9# Jones trying to mount his opponent but Beast defends it. Beast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10# Jones passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (9) vs (6) Beast Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
Beast can't escape the position.
Jones is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Beast is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (12) vs (6) Beast#SUB# Jones working for the choke. #T11##SUB# Jones looking to break Beast's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Beast remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Beast rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB# Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beast trying to control but Jones postures up.
#T12# Beast 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (12) vs (10) Beast Jones is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Beast is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Beast keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2# Beast is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well. #T13# Beast is trying to control but Jones is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Beast's attempts to control the action. Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beast wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. Beast avoids the attempt from Jones to control.#T14# Beast wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. Jones wants to hold on but Beast pushes him away. Beast tries to control but Jones wriggling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Jones takes the fight on points by 12 to 10. Billy Jones very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Amsterdam
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Fionn Mulligan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Billy Jones! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Mulligan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mulligan (0) vs (2) Jones Mulligan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mulligan looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulligan, not yet. Mulligan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Mulligan working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Mulligan controlling the position.#T1# Jones forces his way into half guard. Mulligan is trying to control but can't.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Mulligan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Mulligan looking for submissions off his back. Mulligan wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# Mulligan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Mulligan wants to get back to full guard but Jones has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (0) vs (5) Jones#SUB2# Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mulligan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Mulligan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mulligan (4) vs (5) Jones#SUB# Mulligan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mulligan but great work by Jones. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mulligan (4) vs (9) Jones#SUB2# Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mulligan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3# Mulligan wants to control but Jones postures up. Mulligan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Mulligan is looking to reverse the position. Jones working away. Mulligan is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. Mulligan is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #T4# Mulligan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2# Jones tries for a kimura but Mulligan is defending well. Mulligan wants to control but Jones postures up. Mulligan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5# Mulligan trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking to advance position but Mulligan won't allow it. Mulligan is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mulligan avoid being mounted? Mulligan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (4) vs (12) Jones Mulligan tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6# Mulligan working to try and regain half guard.
Mulligan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mulligan (4) vs (15) Jones Mulligan trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks. Will Jones go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mulligan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mulligan is holding onto Jones's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T7# Mulligan rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Jones is looking to control Mulligan but Mulligan is wriggling around and keeping busy. Mulligan wants to escape the position.
#SUB2# Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mulligan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8# Mulligan wants to control but Jones is having none of it. My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Mulligan is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Mulligan tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away. Mulligan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mulligan regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mulligan wants to control the action here but instead Jones manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (4) vs (18) Jones#T9# Mulligan wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away. Mulligan is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. Mulligan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mulligan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2# Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Mulligan defends the submission attempt. Mulligan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (4) vs (21) Jones#T10# Jones trying to control but Mulligan is having none of it. Jones prevents Mulligan from getting the reversal. Jones avoids the attempt from Mulligan to control. Mulligan is trying to escape the mount.
#T11# Mulligan tries to control the position but Jones now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mulligan (4) vs (24) Jones Mulligan trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2# Jones working for a choke but Mulligan is defending well. Mulligan trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2# Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Mulligan is defending it well.
#T12# Jones avoiding Mulligan 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2# Mulligan is trying to roll into a better position but Jones has get a rear naked choke and Mulligan is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Jones! After the big win, Billy Jones made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TC 1:Pearson vs Ringnes
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A good leg kick by Jones. Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salazar. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones scores with the left hand. Salazar knows he should have avoided that one. Salazar tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar. Salazar drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Billy Jones has been cut. Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salazar wants to clinch. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Salazar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. #T1# Salazar darts in trying to clinch and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salazar moves away from the strike by Jones. Salazar throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Salazar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Salazar blocks a low kick nicely. Jones misses the jab. Salazar wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Salazar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones cracks Salazar with an open hand slap. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones scores with a one two! Salazar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#CL# Jones tries to keep at a distance but Salazar has taken the fight into the clinch. Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Salazar.
Salazar misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Salazar is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Salazar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch. Salazar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Salazar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Salazar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL# Salazar forces Jones back against the cage and clinches. A nice right hand lands inside from Salazar. A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. #T3# Salazar misses with a punch on the inside.
Salazar misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Salazar. Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. Jones misses with the head strike.
Salazar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jones working aggressively here.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Salazar. Jones scores with a shoulder strike. Salazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Salazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. Salazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away. Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
#T4##BC# Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Salazar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Salazar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Salazar throws a lazy uppercut
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A solid leg kick lands there for Salazar.
Jones with a jab. Jones throws a nice looking combination but Salazar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Salazar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jones scores with a leg kick.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Salazar throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range. Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Salazar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that round. The cut man is working on Billy Jones'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.#R2# Salazar closes the distance looking to clinch and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL# Salazar closes the distance and clinches. Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jones lands with a right to the head. Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salazar is defending well for now. Jones tries to work over Salazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salazar takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut. Billy Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Salazar throws a head punch that misses. Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salazar is defending well for now. Salazar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #T1##BC# Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Salazar misses with a wild body shot. Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jones throws a nice outside leg kick. Jones scores with a punch to the head. Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salazar's sensitive parts. Salazar moves out of range as Jones strikes. Jones works the jab nicely. Salazar wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. Salazar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Salazar moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Jones misses with a left hand and Salazar counters with a stiff right hand. An inside leg kick lands from Jones. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Salazar moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2# Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salazar to score with a decent uppercut. Jones throws a shot from downtown. Salazar moves away and avoids it. A swing and a miss from Jones. Salazar tries to clinch up. Salazar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Salazar down. Billy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salazar under the eye. Jones misses with an uppercut. Salazar saw that one coming. Jones throws out a loose jab but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it. A big left from Jones misses. Jones lands with an overhand left. Salazar wants to clinch.#T3##CL# Salazar takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Salazar lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jones swings for the body but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Salazar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. An inside leg kick lands from Jones. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Salazar tries to clinch up. Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4# Salazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. As Jones looks to move away, Salazar throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way. Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Salazar darts in trying to clinch and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Salazar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves away and Jones counters with a nice body shot. Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Jones. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Salazar's corner calls for a 1-2. Salazar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Salazar throws a big shot that misses. Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salazar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it. Jones scores with a nice head shot. Salazar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Salazar's shoulder, as Salazar tries to avoid the shot. Salazar is looking for a counter combo. Jones moves forwards but Salazar connects with a nice, crisp jab. Salazar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. Salazar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones misses with a hook. Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Salazar is looking to clinch. #T1# Jones misses with an uppercut. Salazar saw that one coming. Salazar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A looping hook to the body misses from Salazar. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet. Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it. Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves away and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! Salazar lands a jab. Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salazar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salazar with a body shot. Salazar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt letting Jones counter with a right hand. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Salazar takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. Salazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones. A leg kick checked by Salazar. Salazar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. Jones throws the kick towards the body but Salazar avoids it. Salazar tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Billy Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Salazar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. Salazar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Salazar slips a straight right by Jones. It looked like Salazar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jones misses with a hook. Salazar ducked under it nicely. Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Salazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Salazar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Salazar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Salazar moves to clinch but Jones breaks away and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! A punch combination from Salazar misses. Jones throws a low kick, looking for Salazar's leg but Salazar calmly moves out of range. Salazar is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jones connects with a jab. Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salazar's sensitive parts. Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salazar doesn't seem bothered though. Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Salazar tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#T4# Salazar tries to clinch up. Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salazar at a distance.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Salazar.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick. Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Salazar moves out of range easily. Salazar tries to clinch up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Salazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jones lands with a shot to the body. Michael Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A punch combination from Jones misses. Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jones misses with a straight left. Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook. Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salazar's hands.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Jones! Billy Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. The defeated Michael Salazar had this to say: 'The belt belongs to me, it will be reclaimed. '. |
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Event:
JAG Jones Jr vs Matusov
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones misses with a hook to the body
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off. Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Wandering Spirit. The Wandering Spirit circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
The Wandering Spirit ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Jones looks to land a combination but The Wandering Spirit avoids it well. The Wandering Spirit thinks about countering with a body kick. Jones throws a series of punches but The Wandering Spirit moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Wandering Spirit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jones moves out of range of the strikes. The Wandering Spirit connects with a solid leg kick. Jones throws the left hand but The Wandering Spirit avoids the punch easily. Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# The Wandering Spirit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The Wandering Spirit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jones scores with a jab to the jaw. Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Billy Jones has been cut. The Wandering Spirit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Wandering Spirit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Wandering Spirit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice defenses there by Jones. Jones avoids the head kick by The Wandering Spirit.
Jones scores with the left hand. The Wandering Spirit knows he should have avoided that one. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# The Wandering Spirit ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Jones works the jab nicely. The Wandering Spirit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And The Wandering Spirit counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it. 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! The Wandering Spirit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. It looked like The Wandering Spirit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The Wandering Spirit is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Jones misses with a hook. The Wandering Spirit ducked under it nicely. The Wandering Spirit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick. Jones lands a lovely overhand right. A big left from Jones misses. The Wandering Spirit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.#T3# Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by The Wandering Spirit. The Wandering Spirit throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it. Jones throws an off balance right hand
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The Wandering Spirit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively. Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The Wandering Spirit avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Aydan The Wandering Spirit has been cut. The Wandering Spirit throws a quick inside leg kick. Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Wandering Spirit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Nice cross by Jones. The Wandering Spirit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The Wandering Spirit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Jones throws an overhand right that lands on The Wandering Spirit's shoulder, as The Wandering Spirit tries to avoid the shot. Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones throws a push kick but The Wandering Spirit slaps the foot to one side. The Wandering Spirit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with The Wandering Spirit's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Wandering Spirit lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jones misses with a straight left. The Wandering Spirit staying out of range there. The Wandering Spirit thinks about countering with a body kick. The Wandering Spirit avoids a kick to the body.
The Wandering Spirit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Jab by Jones. Aydan The Wandering Spirit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jones thuds a left hand into The Wandering Spirit's body. Jones throws a hook to the side of The Wandering Spirit's head but The Wandering Spirit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jones cracks The Wandering Spirit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones misses with a looping right. The Wandering Spirit is looking to counter punch. Jones throws the left hand but The Wandering Spirit avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The Wandering Spirit moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones. The Wandering Spirit feinted there with a counter leg kick. Jones throws a right and a left that both miss. An attempted straight right counter from The Wandering Spirit misses the target.#T1# Jones misses with a right hand enabling The Wandering Spirit to counter with a crisp jab. Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Wandering Spirit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones throws the left hand but The Wandering Spirit avoids the punch easily. The Wandering Spirit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jones throws the left hand but The Wandering Spirit avoids the punch easily. Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jones throws a head kick that misses. The Wandering Spirit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.#T2# The Wandering Spirit throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones throws a sloppy body shot
#KD# and The Wandering Spirit counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Wandering Spirit finish him?! Jones throws an overhand right that lands on The Wandering Spirit's shoulder, as The Wandering Spirit tries to avoid the shot. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Wandering Spirit might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. The Wandering Spirit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. As Jones backs away, The Wandering Spirit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a big right hand! Oh Jones is in trouble here! The Wandering Spirit follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aydan The Wandering Spirit! A victorious Aydan The Wandering Spirit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
JAG Rivalry
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sobieski! But no joy. Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2# Jones gets caught flat footed, as Sobieski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Jones pushes Sobieski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Jones throws a hook to the side of Sobieski's head but Sobieski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A punch combination from Sobieski misses. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
#CUT#It looks like Jan Sobieski has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Sobieski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sobieski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones. Sobieski scores with a nice head shot. Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Sobieski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Sobieski throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.#KD# Jones lands a big head kick that sends Sobieski tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Sobieski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sobieski is rocked! Sobieski switches off momentarily and Jones cracks him with a monster right hand! Sobieski topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Jones dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Jones! Billy Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
PL MMA 37 McDonald vs Colucci
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1# Jones throws out a powerful jab. Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Number is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Number shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Number blocks a leg kick. Number changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Number moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Jones keeps the fight on the outside. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Number tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jones cracks Number with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jones throws a nice head kick!
Number wants to clinch. Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Number tries to clinch up. Number is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
#KD2# Number lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Number thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2# It looks like Billy Jones has been cut. Number has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Number there as he acknowledges the shot. Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Jones misses with a body shot.
Number tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. Number tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Number tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. 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 lands with a right hand. Number moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Number tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Number tries to clinch and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Number fails in his attempt to clinch. Number takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick from Jones lands but Number takes it in his stride. Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack Number seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones lands a jab to the head.
A left lands for Jones. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones dodges the punch combination from Number.
Jones tests Number's chin there with a solid looking shot. Number moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Number in his tracks. Number moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.#T2# Jones keeps the fight on the outside. Number fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones jabs Number right on the nose. Number blinks but takes it well. Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Number walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A nice leg kick lands there from Jones. Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Number's hands. Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Number has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Jones breaks from the clinch.
Number misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Number moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Number is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position. Number fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Number misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to break free but Number pushes him back against the cage. Number misses with a body punch.
Number lands with a light punch inside. Number can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Number digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Jones blocks a body shot from Number. Number is working Jones over against the cage. Number tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage. Number lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Number stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Number can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Number tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Jones breaks the clinch.
Number tries to clinch up. Jones is looking to counter punch. Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Number. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Number fails with an attempt to clinch.
Number wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Jones thuds his right hand into Number's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jones connects with a right hand. Number shakes it off. A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Number uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Number throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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! Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4# Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Number under the eye. Number tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Number staying out of range there. Number will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Number lands a jab-cross combination. Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jones throws a hook but Number avoids it easily. Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Number is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Number's belly button to the back. Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Number moves out of range of the strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Number doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Number darts in trying to clinch and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that round. The cut man is working on Billy Jones's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Jones scores with a nice strike. No joy there for Number, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. An inside leg kick lands from Jones. #CL2# Number pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch. Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Number lands a nice shot to the body. Number lands a body punch in the clinch. Number throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. Number scores with a hook to the body. A nice left hand lands by Number.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Number lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #CUT2# Billy Jones's cut is getting worse. Number lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Number has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jack Number seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Number is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Number lands a body shot. Number lands an uppercut. Number has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Number can turn it around. Number lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Number works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches. Nice body punch from Number. Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Number can do to turn this around?#T1# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Number creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Number lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not. Number lands a nice shot to the body. A short left from Number. A shot in the inside from Number. Number lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Number keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Number!
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Event:
PL MMA 28 Silva vs Swanson
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1# Orndorf wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Orndorf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Orndorf misses with a left hand and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick. Good shot there by Jones. Jones loads up on a big right hand but Orndorf slips the punch. Orndorf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jones lands with a nice body punch. Orndorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Orndorf slips a jab from Jones. Jones misses with a looping right. Jones slips a jab from Orndorf. Orndorf ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Jones staying out of range there. Jones is looking to counter punch. Orndorf drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Orndorf throws a hook but Jones blocks it. Orndorf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2# It looks like Billy Jones has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Orndorf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice cross by Orndorf. Orndorf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones. Jones throws a leg kick but Orndorf sees it coming and checks it nicely. Orndorf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Orndorf looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.#T1# Orndorf misses with a looping right. Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Orndorf 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. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Orndorf throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jones lands a head kick!
#CUT# It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut. Jones misses with a straight left. #TD# Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orndorf's half guard. Orndorf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orndorf.#SU# Orndorf is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Orndorf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Daniel Orndorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Orndorf walks into a straight right hand from Jones. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Orndorf moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones. Jones throws a nice looking combination but Orndorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jones thuds a left hand into Orndorf's body. Jones throws a shot from downtown. Orndorf moves away and avoids it. Orndorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.#T2# A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination. Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Orndorf off the cage and back into range. Orndorf scores with a decent looking hook. Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orndorf.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orndorf as he avoids it easily. Jones lands an overhand right. Jones lands a body shot.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jones slips a straight right by Orndorf. Orndorf thows a left - swing and a miss! Jones cracks Orndorf with a good jab. Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orndorf in his tracks. Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jones has been working on his balance at Far-Q Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Orndorf. Orndorf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Orndorf cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jones defending well as Orndorf loads up on a big left hand. Orndorf looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. Nice defenses there by Orndorf.#T3# Orndorf takes one to the side of the head.
Jones thuds his right hand into Orndorf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Orndorf throws a right and a left that both miss. Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orndorf moves away. Orndorf connects with an inside leg kick. Jones blocks a jab. Jones cracks Orndorf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A telegraphed right hand from Orndorf misses the target. Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orndorf doesn't seem bothered though. Orndorf throws a hook but Jones blocks it. Jones cracks Orndorf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Orndorf misses with a looping left. A big right from Orndorf misses. Jones throws a nice looking combination but Orndorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Orndorf tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch. Orndorf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Orndorf controls the action.
Orndorf is working Jones over against the cage. Orndorf can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
#T4# Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orndorf. Orndorf scores with a hook to the body. Jones lands with a right to the head. Jones lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Orndorf off balance momentarily. Orndorf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Orndorf throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it. Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Orndorf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jones staying out of range there. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orndorf. Orndorf misses with a hook. It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice defenses there by Jones. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones throws a right and a left that both miss. Orndorf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Orndorf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones. Jones is looking for a counter combo. Orndorf swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Orndorf ducks under a wild hook from Jones. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Jones throws a right and a left that both miss. Jab by Orndorf. Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing. Orndorf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones. It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A jab lands there for Jones. Orndorf misses the jab. Orndorf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orndorf as he avoids it easily. Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Orndorf's shoulder, as Orndorf tries to avoid the shot. Jones throws a leg kick and Orndorf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Orndorf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orndorf was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Orndorf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Orndorf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot. Orndorf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Orndorf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jones looks to land a right hand but Orndorf moved out of range. Orndorf misses the jab.#T1# Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orndorf. Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Orndorf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones stalks Orndorf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orndorf's face. Orndorf staggers backwards, shaken. Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orndorf finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head. #CUT2# Billy Jones's cut is getting worse. Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orndorf. Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jones misses with a body kick. Jones throws a body punch but Orndorf moves out of range. Orndorf tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Orndorf wants to clinch.#CL# Jones rushes Orndorf and presses him up against the cage. Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orndorf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2# Orndorf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Orndorf stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jones moves away from the strike by Orndorf. Orndorf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orndorf as he avoids it easily. Orndorf punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones needs to keep his hands up - Orndorf had a free shot at his head there. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Orndorf throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orndorf. Orndorf connects with the punch. Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab. Orndorf moves out of range of the strikes. Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orndorf walks into a straight right hand from Jones.#T3# Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice cross by Jones. Jones wants to slow Orndorf down by chopping away at his legs. Orndorf throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily. Jones scores with a head kick. Orndorf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Jones ducks under a wild hook from Orndorf. Orndorf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A swing and a miss from Jones.#CL# Jones has Orndorf up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Orndorf breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2# Billy Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Orndorf throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Orndorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jones scores with a nice strike.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Orndorf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Orndorf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Orndorf works Jones's body with a nice hook. Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orndorf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Jones clinches with his opponent.
Orndorf misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orndorf's elbow. Jones tries to work over Orndorf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Orndorf gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Some wild striking there from Orndorf.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orndorf. Orndorf obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Orndorf. Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Jones digs a good body shot into Orndorf's ribs. Orndorf throws a big shot that misses.#TD# Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Jones escapes and gets back to his feet. Orndorf misses with a straight right. #TD# Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Jones trying to control the action but Orndorf is working from the bottom. Orndorf wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Jones trying to control the action but Orndorf is working from the bottom. Orndorf is trying to get back to half guard. Orndorf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! 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! Still in half guard, Orndorf seems content to control. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Orndorf working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1# Orndorf is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position. Orndorf sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jones is looking to control Orndorf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted? Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orndorf in particular looking to stall. Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jones tries to kick Orndorf off but Orndorf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Orndorf is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jones tries to kick Orndorf off but Orndorf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Orndorf sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orndorf can do to turn this around?#SUB# Jones looking for submissions off his back. Orndorf controlling the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jones is trying to control but can't.
Orndorf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Orndorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Orndorf. Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orndorf's sensitive parts. Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orndorf pinned against the cage. Orndorf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3# Orndorf looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Orndorf throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Orndorf lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jones moves in looking to clinch but Orndorf pushes him off. Orndorf circles away from the clinch attempt and Orndorf counters with a nice uppercut. Orndorf looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely. Orndorf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards. Orndorf ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Orndorf cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head. Orndorf misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orndorf is out of range and Jones settles back down. Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses the jab. Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orndorf is able to avoid easily. Orndorf lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4# Orndorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD# Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orndorf quickly recovers to half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Orndorf gets full guard. Orndorf wants to sweep but no luck. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Orndorf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Orndorf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work. Orndorf is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Orndorf is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount. Orndorf is still trying to improve position. Daniel Orndorf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Jones. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Jones! A relieved looking Billy Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Daniel Orndorf spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'.
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Event:
PL MMA 22 Minerva vs McDonald
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1# Jones misses with a leg kick and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut. Jospin throws a head kick that misses and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. Jones scores with a nice strike. Jospin cracks the inside of Jones's front leg. Jones throws a right and a left that Jospin avoids nicely. Jones scores with a nice head shot. Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick. Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jospin defends it nicely. Jones scores with a nice right hand.
#T1# Jones dips to his left and cracks Jospin with an uppercut! Nice shot by Jones. Jospin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jospin quickly recovers to half guard. Jones looks to land a strike but Jospin avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Jospin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Jones is pulling down on Jospin's head. It's preventing any offense from Jospin, at least for the moment. Jospin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2# Jones wants to stand but Jospin is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jospin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Jospin is proving a slippery customer.
Jospin wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Jospin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3# We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Jones wants to improve his position but instead Jospin has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jospin tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it. Jones is looking to escape. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Jones throws a series of punches but Jospin avoids them all with ease. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jones looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely. Jospin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones wants to clinch up but Jospin keeps it at a distance. Jospin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot. Jones misses the shot to the body. Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range. As Jospin tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Jospin manages to avoid the attempt. Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jospin moves out of range as Jones strikes. Jones blocks a low kick nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jospin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that round. That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Jones throws a series of punches but Jospin avoids them all with ease. A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice defenses there by Jospin. Jospin tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it. Jospin misses with a body shot.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab. Jones thuds his right hand into Jospin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jones misses with a left hand and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Billy Jones has been cut. Jospin misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Jones misses. A lazy left from Jones finds it's target. Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jospin thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1# Jospin slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Billy Jones is winning the standup battle so far. Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab. Jospin tries a low kick but Jones avoids it. Jones wants to clinch. A leg kick checked by Jones. A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target. Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jospin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2# Jones misses with a hook. Jospin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a series of punches but Jospin moves out of range. Jospin slips a jab from Jones. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jospin! But no joy. Jospin cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch. As Jospin tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Jospin manages to avoid the attempt. Jospin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Jospin. Jospin lands an overhand right.#T3# Nice cross by Jospin. Jones throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
#TD# Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2# Jospin pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet. Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jospin is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Jospin circles away and we're back to standing. Jospin throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nice takedown defense from Jospin. No joy for Jones on that attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice shot lands for Jones. Jospin throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones is looking to clinch but Jospin is avoiding it.
#T4# A left lands for Jones. Jones scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Jospin. Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jospin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jospin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jospin lands a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land. Jones misses with some punches.
Jospin can't break the clinch.
Jospin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Jospin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Our sources have told us that Jones has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Jones throws a head punch that misses. Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jospins head. Jospin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henri Jospin will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Billy Jones'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. This is the final round! #R3# Jones checks the leg kick. Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Jospin throws a big counter head kick but Jones avoids it with no problem. Jones cracks Jospin with an open hand slap. Jospin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick. Jones tries to bum rush Jospin with a series of wild strikes but Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jospin feints a counter leg kick. Jones moves in looking to clinch but Jospin pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jospin throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range. Jospin lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head. Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab. #T1# Jones misses with a head kick.
Jospin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones. A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Jospin down. Jones wants to clinch and Jospin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking. Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones looks to throw the jab but Jospin is out of range. Jones connects with a single shot there. Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Jospin's shoulder, as Jospin tries to avoid the shot. A swing and a miss from Jospin.#T2# Jospin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range. Jospin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jones scores with a nice head shot. Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action! Jones misses with a hook
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jones connects with the punch. Jones throws a nice looking combination but Jospin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.#T3##CL# Jones closes the distance and pushes Jospin back into the cage. Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Jospin. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. Jones working aggressively here.
Jospin misses with a punch to the body.
Jospin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jospin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. Jospin misses with a body punch.
Jospin lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Jospin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jospin tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it. A punch combination from Jospin misses. Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice left hand lands by Jospin.
Jospin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jospin can turn it around. Jospin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jospin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. Jones lands with a right to the head. Jospin lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Jones. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Billy Jones! Our winner, Billy Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PL MMA 15 Bizihwaeile vs Nicka
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1# Jones misses the shot to the body. Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore. A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet. Jones misses with a straight right. A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore. Jones misses with a looping left. Moore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well. Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Moore throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Moore slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Moore with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily. Moore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head. Moore missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Moore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2# It looks like Billy Jones has been cut.#T1# Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones walks into a left hand. Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Moore. Jones throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease. Moore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jones moves away from the strike by Moore. Moore missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones staying out of range there. A lazy body kick from Jones #TD2# and Moore counters with a takedown into side control. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jones is looking to reverse the position. Jones struggling a bit here. Moore tries to advance to mount but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Moore trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moore. Moore tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him. Jones wants to control but Moore postures up. Moore tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him. #T3##SUB2# Moore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jones prevents Moore from improving position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Moore working the strikes but Jones uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Moore uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't. The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4# Moore thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Moore connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT2# Billy Jones's cut is getting worse. Moore punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage. Moore looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT2# Jeez, Billy Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Moore! Carl Moore 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Jones (ranked 479 p4p, 71 weight class) and Sid Murrdock (ranked 1359 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by King of Kings - Motorhead. Sid Murrdock told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sid Murrdock! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Murrdock clinches. Murrdock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murrdock holds on and takes a little breather. Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Murrdock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Murrdock Murrdock wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. Murrdock is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Murrdock advancing to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murrdock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is trying to get back to full guard. Jones keeping control of the position. Jones is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Murrdock works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Murrdock Murrdock looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Murrdock controlling his opponent. Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murrdock controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to control but Murrdock is having none of it. Jones tries to control the position but Murrdock now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (0) vs (8) Murrdock Murrdock has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
Well, with Murrdock on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jones is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones tries to escape but Murrdock has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Jones is working hard here to advance position. Murrdock controls the position. Jones tries to escape the position.
Murrdock controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Murrdock controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
Murrdock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Murrdock trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jones doesn't escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Jones is in bad spot here.
Murrdock biding his time, looking for the opening.
Murrdock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Murrdock gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Murrdock has good solid back control here. Murrdock wants to control but Jones is keeping busy. Murrdock controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
Murrdock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Murrdock has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Murrdock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones. Murrdock trying to control momentarily.
Jones is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Murrdock has good solid back control here. Jones rolls, trying to escape but Murrdock keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Murrdock controls the action. Jones is really stuck here.
Murrdock is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones breaks Murrdock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Murrdock A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murrdock holds on and takes a little breather. Jones trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Murrdock trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Murrdock pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage. Murrdock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (10) Murrdock Murrdock tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. Murrdock trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Murrdock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Murrdock is proving a slippery customer.
Jones keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass. Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murrdock manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (10) Murrdock Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Murrdock is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Murrdock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Jones won't allow Murrdock to sweep him here. Murrdock being controlled here, momentarily. Jones wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Murrdock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
And that's the end of the fight! Murrdock wins on points by 10 to 4. A victorious Sid Murrdock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BCS 9
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing. Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Jones thuds his right hand into Santoro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Santoro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! Santoro blocks a jab. Santoro cracks Jones with an open hand slap. Santoro looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely. Santoro backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Santoro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Santoro loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch. Santoro lands with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A right-left combo lands from Jones. #CUT2# It looks like Nicky Santoro has been cut. Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santoro, as that shot connected.
#CUT# It looks like Billy Jones has been cut. Jones connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Santoro! He's out on his feet! Jones rushes in and drops Santoro with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Jones! After winning the bout, Billy Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness NOME
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1# Garuda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Garuda throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Garuda.#CUT2# It looks like Billy Jones has been cut. Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garuda misses with a low kick.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Jones lands a jab to the head.
Garuda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Garuda moves away from the strike by Jones. Garuda follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Garuda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garuda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones. Garuda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1# Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garuda moves out of range as Jones strikes. Garuda counters with a body kick. Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda. Jones misses with a combination
#KD2# and Garuda counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Garuda finish him?! Jones throws a jab when Garuda was well out of range. Garuda tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it. Jones moves away from the strike by Garuda. Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garuda manages to circle out of the way. Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Garuda counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garuda pounces like a tiger and cracks Jones with a vicious hook! Jones is down but not out! Garuda follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mantak Garuda! Mantak Garuda is the new light heavyweight champion! Mantak Garuda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
JBL Romero-Bastard III
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1# The Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A quick step to the side and Romero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. The Bastard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The Bastard feints and then cracks Romero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romero down. Romero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bastard. The Bastard stuffs the takedown. The Bastard throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily. Romero moves away from the strike by The Bastard. The Bastard scores with a punch to the head. The Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch. The Bastard throws a body kick that misses. Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Bastard sprawls well. The Bastard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romero gets slowly back to his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The Bastard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.#T1# The Bastard misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target. The Bastard getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Romero checks the leg kick. Romero is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Bastard swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Romero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Romero. #BC2# The Bastard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bastard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The Bastard throws a leg kick that misses. The Bastard misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming. A quick step to the side and Romero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. The Bastard lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it. A quick step to the side and Romero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. The Bastard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The Bastard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Romero is landing a low percentage of strikes. Romero throws a body shot but no joy. The Bastard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Romero closes the distance and pushes The Bastard back into the cage. The Bastard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Bastard backwards. The Bastard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage. Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Bastard walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him. The Bastard misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab. A jab from The Bastard misses. The Bastard misses with a hook. Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero. Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Bastard. Romero attempts a counter takedown but The Bastard avoids it well and moves away. Romero takes a swing at The Bastard's ribcage but misses. The Bastard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Romero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The Bastard connects with a crisp jab. #T3# Romero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Bastard is fending him off so far but Romero persists. Nope, The Bastard circles away and we're back to standing. Romero misses with a looping right. The Bastard throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely. The Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero staying out of range there. Romero misses with a right hand and The Bastard counters with a left to the body. The Bastard misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming. The Bastard looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely. A big right from The Bastard misses. Romero attempts a counter takedown but The Bastard avoids it well and moves away. The Bastard throws a front kick that sends Romero stumbling back into the cage. The Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Romero misses. Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jab, jab by The Bastard - just one landing. The Bastard lands a body shot.
#T4# Nice straight punches there by The Bastard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Bastard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Romero looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The Bastard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Romero. The Bastard manages to get back to half guard. Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Romero is keen to just control but The Bastard is a slippery customer. The Bastard is trying to get back to full guard. Romero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard dominated that round. That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Romero gets a takedown into half guard. The Bastard won't allow Romero to pass to mount. Romero wants to control but The Bastard is keeping him busy. The Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Romero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The Bastard looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero is looking to advance position but The Bastard won't allow it. Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The Bastard is positioning himself well to prevent Romero advancing to mount. The Bastard gets back to full guard.
The Bastard keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully. Romero is working The Bastard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The Bastard keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Romero 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. Romero looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Romero ducks under a wild hook from The Bastard. Romero tries for a takedown but The Bastard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot. Romero's corner calls for a 1-2. Romero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Romero connects with a single shot there. The Bastard misses with a looping left. The Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it. The Bastard lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand. The Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.#T3# The Bastard slips a straight right by Romero. The Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
The Bastard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Bastard manages to avoid it. The Bastard misses with the combination.
The Bastard misses with a straight right. The Bastard scores with a nice head shot. The Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from The Bastard. Good standup being displayed there by The Bastard as he connects with a hook. Romero walks into a left hand. Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The Bastard punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch. Romero misses with a body shot.
The Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing. #T4# The Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Billy The Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup. A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The Bastard throws a head kick that misses. Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Romero moves out of range of the body kick. Nice defenses there by Romero. The Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bastard. Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from The Bastard misses the target. Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Bastard. The Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it. The Bastard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Romero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Bastard. Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero takes one to the chin there. Romero swings for the body but The Bastard moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# The Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The Bastard connects with a single shot there. The Bastard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Bastard manages to avoid it. Romero misses with a hook. The Bastard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The Bastard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero scores with a shot to the body.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. The Bastard moves away and avoids it. The Bastard keeps the fight on the outside. Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - The Bastard circles away.
The Bastard lands a slapping body shot.
The Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Romero cracks The Bastard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. The Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet. Romero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The Bastard looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming. Romero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Romero moves out of range as The Bastard strikes. Romero ducks under a wild hook from The Bastard. The Bastard throws a one two combo.
The Bastard misses with an uppercut. The Bastard throws a good cross that connects.
The Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
The Bastard misses the jab. Romero blocks a jab. The Bastard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This has been an exciting period of action! The Bastard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2##CL# Romero takes the fight into the clinch. Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. Romero scores with a nice hook to the head. The Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# The Bastard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Romero takes a swing at The Bastard's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - The Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The Bastard avoids the body shot from Romero.
The Bastard throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.#TD# Romero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Bastard to the mat! The Bastard manages to get full guard. The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# The Bastard 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. Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it. Romero trying to move into half guard but instead The Bastard has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB# Romero looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! The Bastard has picked Romero up and slammed him! Romero can't keep hold of the triangle and The Bastard manages to pass to side control! Romero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Bastard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Romero manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Bastard's best efforts. Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Romero gets full guard. Joel Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Bastard preventing the sweep. #SU2# The Bastard gets to his feet. Romero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bastard. The Bastard connects with an inside leg kick. The Bastard connects with a jab. The Bastard thuds his right hand into Romero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The Bastard cracks Romero with a good jab. Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - The Bastard circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The Bastard misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming. Romero avoids the body shot from The Bastard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The Bastard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bastard. Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Bastard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The Bastard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD# Romero shoots in and bounces The Bastard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Romero pushing down on The Bastard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The Bastard controlling the position for now. Romero trying to mount his opponent but The Bastard defends it. #T1# Romero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Bastard's head. The Bastard wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Romero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The Bastard is not content to let Romero control the position. Romero wants to advance to full mount but The Bastard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Bastard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The Bastard can't keep his opponent in guard - Romero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Romero throwing shots but The Bastard is blocking nicely. The Bastard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to The Bastard's temple. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romero lands a nice short elbow.#T3# The Bastard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero. We've been hearing that Romero has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The Bastard is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The Bastard is in trouble now - Romero has advanced to mount! Romero tries to control but The Bastard wriggling away. Romero controlling from mount. Romero trying to control but The Bastard is having none of it. Romero landing shots from mount. #T4# Romero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Romero landing shots from mount. The Bastard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Romero.
The Bastard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Romero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Bastard is looking to escape. Romero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero had his way with Billy The Bastard in that round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# A big left from The Bastard misses. The Bastard tries to land a body kick#TD# and Romero counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Bastard won't be happy with that. The Bastard is looking to reverse the position. Romero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Romero misses with the ground and pound. Romero misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Romero misses with the ground and pound. The Bastard can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Bastard down.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Bastard keeps working. #T1# Romero controlling from side mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romero tries to move to mount but The Bastard blocks the move with his legs. Romero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Romero scoring with punches and elbows. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Both fighters take a look at the clock. The Bastard defending against the ground and pound. #SUB# Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Bastard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Bastard keeps working. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Bastard!
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Bastard circles away. A swing and a miss from The Bastard. The Bastard misses with a straight right. The Bastard moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab. The Bastard lands a front kick. Romero dodges the punch combination from The Bastard.
The Bastard looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target. Billy The Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4# Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bastard. Romero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Romero throws a big shot that misses. Nice sprawl there from The Bastard as Romero shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Bastard throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily. Romero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Romero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Billy The Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The Bastard connects with a looping right hand.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
The Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero. Joel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Romero moves out of range as The Bastard strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy The Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think The Bastard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy The Bastard! Billy The Bastard is the new light heavyweight champion! Billy The Bastard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
420 Sorry, Amsterdam
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Norman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Bastard counters with a right hand to the body. The Bastard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Norman is landing a low percentage of strikes. Norman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Norman duly obliges. The Bastard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2# The Bastard rushes Norman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# The Bastard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bastard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Bastard wants it to stay on the feet. The Bastard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Norman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Norman looks to land a combination but The Bastard avoids it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from The Bastard misses. Norman misses with a looping left. Norman misses with a few strikes there.
The Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here. Norman scores with a jab to the head.
Norman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Norman lands with a straight right. The Bastard didn't see that one coming. Norman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Norman lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Bastard's sensitive parts. The Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Norman. The Bastard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norman's sensitive parts. #T1# Norman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Bastards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nice shot by The Bastard. The Bastard swings for the body but Norman moves out of range.
The Bastard closes the distance and clinches up with Norman, looking for a takedown. The Bastard pushes Norman against the cage but Norman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# The Bastard pushes Norman up against the cage in a clinch. The Bastard misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, The Bastard scores with a nice short uppercut. The Bastard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norman wants to take the fight to the mat but The Bastard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Norman decides to pull guard. The Bastard wants to stand but Norman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Norman trying to keep a closed guard but The Bastard is proving a slippery customer.
The Bastard wanted to stand there but Norman had control of the position. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2# The Bastard preventing the sweep. Norman controls The Bastard momentarily but The Bastard frees himself. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Norman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. The Bastard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Norman throws a wild body kick that The Bastard sees coming a mile off. Norman moves forwards but The Bastard connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3# Nice straight punches there by The Bastard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Bastard.#CL2# The Bastard gets a clinch. The Bastard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norman backwards. Norman tries to score a body lock takedown but The Bastard shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him. The Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Bastard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# The Bastard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Norman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# The Bastard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The Bastard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# The Bastard breaks the clinch.
The Bastard blocks a leg kick. Norman lunges at The Bastard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Bastard's hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Norman misses the jab. The Bastard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A big left from The Bastard misses. The Bastard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Norman looks for a takedown but The Bastard sprawls well. The Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4# Norman throws a body punch but The Bastard moves out of range. William Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sloppy strikes from Norman. Those never looked like landing. Norman throws a body punch but The Bastard moves out of range. Norman throws a right hand that The Bastard ducks under and follows up with a left that The Bastard also avoids with ease. The Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norman was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bastard. A slow jab from The Bastard misses its intended target. Norman tries for a takedown but The Bastard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A big right from The Bastard misses. The Bastard cracks the inside of Norman's front leg. #CL2# The Bastard rushes Norman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# The Bastard breaks the clinch.
Norman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Bastard. The Bastard obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL# Norman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The Bastard lands a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Norman. #BC2# The Bastard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Norman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bastard. Norman misses with a hook. The Bastard ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy The Bastard will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# The Bastard gets in close and instigates a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Norman. The Bastard lands a hook to the side of the head. The Bastard working aggressively here.
Norman goes for a takedown attempt but The Bastard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Bastard walks into a stiff left hand from Norman. William Norman is winning the standup battle so far. The Bastard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Norman back to the cage. The Bastard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Norman ducks down to avoid it. The Bastard scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Bastard! But no joy. Norman cracks The Bastard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Norman wants to clinch up but The Bastard keeps it at a distance. The Bastard moves out of range of the body kick. The Bastard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norman on the side of the head. The Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# The Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Norman swinging wildly here.
Norman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The Bastard dips to his left and cracks Norman with an uppercut!#CL2# Norman tries to keep at a distance but The Bastard has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# The Bastard manages to break the clinch.
Norman misses the shot to the body. The Bastard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. The Bastard moves out of range of the body kick from Norman.
A slow jab from The Bastard misses its intended target. Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bastard. Norman takes a body punch but keeps moving. William Norman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Norman fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The Bastard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Norman throws a head kick but The Bastard moves out of range.
#T2# Norman shoots for a takedown but The Bastard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Norman throws a poor cross that misses
and The Bastard counters with a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss! The Bastard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively. Norman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Norman just misses with a punch to the body.
The Bastard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD# Norman gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2# The Bastard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Norman throws a lazy right hand but The Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Norman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Norman fails with the takedown.#T3# The Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The Bastard's corner calls for a 1-2. The Bastard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD# Norman dives in and scores a takedown into The Bastard's guard. The Bastard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norman is controlling him. Norman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The Bastard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Norman stopping the sweep attempt from The Bastard. The Bastard wants to improve his position but instead Norman has moved into half guard.
#ES2# The Bastard kicks off Norman and gets to his feet. #T4# Norman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Norman walks into a left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Bastard checks a leg kick. It seemed like The Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Norman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bastard throws out the jab. The Bastard misses with an uppercut. Norman saw that one coming. Norman throws out a powerful jab. The Bastard throws a body shot but no joy. The Bastard scores with a three punch combo!
Norman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Norman misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The Bastard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Norman feinted with a counter takedown. A big left from The Bastard misses. Norman fails to land the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# The Bastard on the wrong end of a nice hook. The Bastard throws the left hand but Norman avoids the punch easily. The Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Norman connects with the punch. Norman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Norman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Norman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The Bastard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Norman slips a straight right by The Bastard. Norman feinted with a counter takedown. The Bastard lands with a right hand. The Bastard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2# Norman is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norman is defended easily by The Bastard. Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Norman slips a straight right by The Bastard. Norman seems to have got his legs back now. Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Norman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but The Bastard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Norman moves away and avoids it. Norman tries to move into range but The Bastard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Norman throws a right and a left that both miss. The Bastard connects with a combination that backs up Norman into the cage. The Bastard lands a flurry of punches that gets past Norman's guard. Norman is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! The Bastard bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy The Bastard! After winning the bout, Billy The Bastard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
JBL 20 Storm vs Neckbreaker
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1# The Bastard throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Romero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# The Bastard manages to break the clinch.
The Bastard misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely. #CL2# Romero clinches with his opponent.
#BC# The Bastard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Romero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Bastard! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Bastard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Romero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Bastard is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Romero crashes against the mat.
Romero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Bastard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Romero trying to control the action but The Bastard is working from the bottom. Romero content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1# The Bastard wants to get back to his feet. Romero slows the pace down. Romero works to advance to full mount. The Bastard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Romero with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2# It looks like Billy The Bastard has been cut. The Bastard's coaches at Far-Q Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Romero tries to control but The Bastard wriggling away. #SUB2# Romero is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Bastard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Romero landing punches. #T2# The Bastard is working to get back to half guard.
The Bastard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Romero avoids the attempt from The Bastard to control. The Bastard tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control. Romero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Poor strikes thrown by Romero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Bastard tries to hold on but Romero postures up.#SUB2# Romero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The Bastard turns into him and now he's in Romero's guard.
#T3# Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The Bastard preventing the sweep. Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Romero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Bastard passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The Bastard prevents Romero from improving his position. Romero has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. The Bastard is figuring out what he wants to do next. The Bastard wants to stand but Romero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero dominated that round. The cut man is working on Billy The Bastard's cut. That's time! The Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Romero. The Bastard misses with a looping right. The Bastard misses with an uppercut. Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Bastard defends it well. The Bastard throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Romero counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The Bastard is trying to stand back up but Romero is controlling him
Romero sitting and controlling from the half guard. Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Bastard is looking to improve his position.
The Bastard is concentrating on defense, preventing Romero from advancing position. #T1# Romero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Bastard! Romero tries to control but The Bastard wriggling away. Romero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Bastard's face.
Romero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Bastard looks a forlorn figure.
Joel Romero has got the better of the ground game so far. The Bastard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Romero tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The Bastard tries to reverse the position but Romero maintains control. Romero wants to control the pace but The Bastard is squirming around nicely. Romero lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT2# Billy The Bastard's cut is getting worse.#T2# Romero throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Romero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romero cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Romero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Bastard is looking to escape. The Bastard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Romero avoids the attempt from The Bastard to control. Romero with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2# Jeez, Billy The Bastard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy The Bastard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Romero! Joel Romero is the new light heavyweight champion! Joel Romero 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:
Invincible II
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Romero shoots in for a double leg but The Bastard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The Bastard falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# so Romero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2# The Bastard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2# The Bastard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The Bastard throws a combination that misses #TD# and Romero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time. Romero prevents The Bastard from improving his position. The Bastard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero. The Bastard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romero is working away from the top position though. The Bastard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1# Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Romero throwing shots but The Bastard is blocking nicely. Romero prevents The Bastard from standing back up.
Romero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Bastard defending well though. Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The Bastard trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to The Bastard's temple. The Bastard is trying to control but can't.
Romero throwing shots but The Bastard is blocking nicely. Romero misses with a head shot. The Bastard uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2# Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Bastard is keeping the position for now. The Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Romero is fighting to break The Bastard's control of his arms but The Bastard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it. The Bastard wants to sweep but no luck. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3# Romero is in close to The Bastard's body, working some short punches and elbows. Romero throws a strike but The Bastard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The Bastard controlling from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romero striking off his back but it's not causing The Bastard any problems. #T4##SUB# Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Bastard defends it easily. The Bastard won't allow Romero to sweep him here. The Bastard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Bastard wants to get up but he can't break Romero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Romero dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# The Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Bastard misses with a hook to the body
#TD# and Romero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romero. The Bastard has Romero pulled in close to control his posture. Romero postures up.
Romero landing with the ground and pound. The Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Bastard wants to sweep but no luck. Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but The Bastard is retaining full guard. Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Romero stops The Bastard from standing up. #T1# Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Bastard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between The Bastard's legs - danger averted. The Bastard looking to control.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Romero wants to pass the guard but The Bastard is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Romero moves out of range of the strikes. Billy The Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# The Bastard misses with a looping left. Romero slips a jab and a cross from The Bastard.
A big right from The Bastard misses. Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Bastard. Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Bastard defends it nicely. The Bastard scores with a decent looking hook. Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It seemed like The Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Romero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The Bastard misses with a head kick.
Romero drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Bastard sprawls and moves away. Romero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3# The Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero. Romero ducks under a wild hook from The Bastard. Romero feinted with a counter takedown. The Bastard tries a head kick but it misses.
Billy The Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Bastard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero feinted with a counter takedown. Horrible takedown attempt by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by The Bastard, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice defenses there by Romero. The Bastard looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range. The Bastard stuffs the takedown attempt from Romero. Romero gets slowly back to his feet. The Bastard cracks the inside of Romero's front leg. #T4# Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Bastard.
The Bastard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The Bastard looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range. The Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A big left from The Bastard misses. Horrible takedown attempt by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by The Bastard, which made it look bad. The Bastard lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Romero ducks right into an uppercut from The Bastard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Bastard misses the jab. Romero drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Bastard sprawls and moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# The Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The Bastard swinging wildly here.
The Bastard throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Romero counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Romero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The Bastard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Romero but great work by The Bastard. Romero is trying to control The Bastard's posture but The Bastard avoids it. Romero tries to buck The Bastard off but The Bastard is having none of it.#SU2# The Bastard decides to take the fight back to the feet. Romero goes for a double leg but The Bastard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Bastard continues to drive forward. 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! Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bastard. The Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react. The Bastard throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##TD# Romero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Bastard was covering up waiting for the punch and Romero finishes the takedown easily into guard. The Bastard pulls Romero in close to his closed guard and prevents Romero from doing any damage or advancing position. Romero stops The Bastard from standing up. Romero lands a couple of elbows. Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Romero throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# The Bastard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero. #SUB2# Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Bastard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between The Bastard's legs - danger averted. The Bastard has control of Romero's left arm, preventing Romero from doing any damage. Romero wants to pass the guard but The Bastard is keeping the position. Joel Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Romero landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Romero prevents The Bastard from getting back to his feet. The Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. Romero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Romero working some strikes from top position. Romero throws a big elbow that misses. The Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# Romero won't allow The Bastard to sweep him here. Romero distracts The Bastard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The Bastard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The Bastard wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment. The Bastard looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bastard tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bastard to the ground. The Bastard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Bastard scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one. Romero fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Romero defending well as The Bastard loads up on a big left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Billy The Bastard just about did enough to take it. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# The Bastard thows a leg kick but Romero checks it #TD# and Romero counters with a shoot takedown. The Bastard fights it but they end up in guard. Romero throws a big elbow that misses. Romero works over The Bastard with some ground and pound from guard. Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it. Romero looking to pass the guard. Romero throws an elbow that misses. The Bastard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by The Bastard!#REVB##SUB# Romero is looking for a triangle but The Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Romero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Romero has an active guard here but The Bastard has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1# Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The Bastard prevents Romero from improving his position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The Bastard stalling away here and it's allowed Romero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Romero trying to keep a closed guard but The Bastard is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Romero working for a triangle but The Bastard defends it easily.
Romero is trying to control the position but The Bastard postures up. #T3##SU2# The Bastard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. The Bastard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head. Billy The Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup. No luck for Romero with that takedown attempt. The Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily. The Bastard throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Romero. The Bastard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Romero slips a jab from The Bastard. Nice defenses there by Romero. A low kick from The Bastard is predictable there #TD# and Romero counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4# The Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Romero lands a couple of decent looking shots. Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard. The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Romero drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Bastard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Bastard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Bastard! #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Billy The Bastard 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! #R5# A jab lands there for The Bastard. The Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
The Bastard misses with a looping left. Romero shoots in looking for a takedown but The Bastard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The Bastard scores with a jab. Romero acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Romero moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero. Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A low kick from The Bastard is predictable there #TD# and Romero counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The Bastard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero. #T1# Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The Bastard is trying to stand.
The Bastard trying to control here.
The Bastard has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The Bastard has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The Bastard is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard. Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2# The Bastard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Romero. The Bastard wants to get back to his feet but Romero is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Bastard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The Bastard wants to sweep but no luck. The Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The Bastard is controlling Romero's posture. Romero scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Romero working some strikes from top position. The Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The Bastard trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The Bastard throws a nice inside leg kick. The Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The Bastard tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it. The Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero. The Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot. Romero slips under a jab. Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4# The Bastard missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The Bastard throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. The Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss. The Bastard swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Romero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Bastard's guard. The Bastard wants to stand and escape but Romero is having none of it. Romero postures up in The Bastard's guard and throws a big left but The Bastard blocks it. Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but The Bastard is retaining full guard. Romero stops The Bastard from standing up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Billy The Bastard. I think The Bastard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:49 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Billy The Bastard! Billy The Bastard is the new light heavyweight champion! A victorious Billy The Bastard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Final Destination
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Win is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Bastard. Gunna Win seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The Bastard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Win lands with a nice body punch. Win throws a poor cross that misses
and The Bastard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Win lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2# It looks like Billy The Bastard has been cut. A cross from Win lands. Win throws a hook to the side of The Bastard's head but The Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Win lands. The Bastard connects with the punch. The Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The Bastard connects with a single shot there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Win waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bastard.#T1# Win misses with a hook. The Bastard feinted with a counter takedown. The Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Win misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and The Bastard counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# The Bastard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Win, who protects the arm well. The Bastard trying to control the position but Win is working away. The Bastard 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 Win's shoulder. That is not cool. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB# The Bastard is trying to get an arm triangle but Win is defending well. #SUB# The Bastard is trying to get an arm triangle but Win is defending well. The Bastard trying to control the position but Win is working away. #SUB# The Bastard is trying to get an arm triangle but Win is defending well. Win can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SU# The Bastard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Win throws a sloppy body shot
and Win takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Win throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Win throws a lazy uppercut
and The Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Win throws a body shot but no joy. Win is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Bastard. The Bastard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Win misses with a hook
and The Bastard counters with a stiff right hand. Win throws a big shot that misses.#T4# The Bastard is looking to clinch. Win lands a glancing blow to the side of The Bastard's head. The Bastard is looking to clinch but Win is avoiding it.
Win with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Bastard tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# Billy The Bastard's cut is getting worse. Win misses with a lunging right hand
and The Bastard counters with an outside leg kick.
The Bastard scores with a jab to the head.
The Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Win. Win misses with a hook
and The Bastard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Win's knee momentarily. Win connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunna Win will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Billy The Bastard's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Win looks to throw the jab but The Bastard is out of range. Win waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bastard. The Bastard tries to clinch and The Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Win misses with an uppercut. The Bastard saw that one coming. The Bastard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Win tries to avoid it but The Bastard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Win to the ground. Win escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Win throws a lazy uppercut
and The Bastard counters with a series of strikes. Win will be more careful next time no doubt. The Bastard moves away from the strike by Win. The Bastard lands a head kick. Win smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Win swings widly with a right hand
and The Bastard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL# The Bastard gets a clinch. The Bastard lands on the inside with an uppercut. 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! Win fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Win tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Win misses with the head strike.
#T1# The Bastard lands a hook to the side of the head. The Bastard lands with a light punch inside. #TD# The Bastard wants the takedown. Win is fighting it off but The Bastard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Win's guard against the cage.#ES2# Win wriggles free and stands up. The Bastard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Win throws a lazy uppercut
and Win takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Win misses with a body punch
and The Bastard counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# The Bastard has managed to clinch.
Win misses with a punch on the inside.
Win tries to work over The Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A quick uppercut on the inside from The Bastard. #ROC# Win is rocked! The Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Win is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bastard finish him? A head punch blocked on the inside by Win. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Win. The Bastard pushes Win back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The Bastard lands a big right hand that drops Win! The killer instinct kicks in and The Bastard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by The Bastard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy The Bastard! Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy The Bastard waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Invincible
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1# Slamenkov has his takedown stuffed and The Bastard counters with a nice uppercut. Slamenkov has his takedown stuffed and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Slamenkov darts in looking for a takedown but The Bastard gets double underhooks and turns Slamenkov into the cage. Billy The Bastard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Slamenkov. The Bastard scores with a hook.#CL# The Bastard forces Slamenkov back against the cage and clinches. The Bastard pushes Slamenkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The Bastard scores with a shot to the side of Slamenkov's head. The Bastard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slamenkovs head. Slamenkov tries to score a body lock takedown but The Bastard shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The Bastard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Bastard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slamenkov avoids it. The Bastard gets through Slamenkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Slamenkov tries to pull guard but The Bastard won't allow it.
The Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# A short body shot lands from The Bastard as the two fighters clinch.
The Bastard lands with a short head shot on the inside. The Bastard gets through Slamenkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by The Bastard.
The Bastard lands a right hand. A body shot lands from The Bastard.
Slamenkov looks winded! Slamenkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The Bastard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The Bastard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC# Slamenkov is rocked! The Bastard throws a head punch that misses. Slamenkov is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bastard finish him? The Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Slamenkov uses good head movement to avoid it. The Bastard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This has been an exciting period of action! The Bastard leaning his opponent against the cage. The Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Slamenkov seems to have recovered his senses. The Bastard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slamenkov backwards. The Bastard lands a hook to the side of the head. The Bastard lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Slamenkov to his knees! The Bastard keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy The Bastard! Billy The Bastard gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Unstoppable II
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# The Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fist. Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The Bastard scores with a nice head shot. The Bastard 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. A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target. Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from The Bastard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Fist counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Fist rushes The Bastard and presses him up against the cage. Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards. #BC2# Fist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fist misses with a hook.#CL# The Bastard clinches up with Fist and pushes him back against the cage. Fist takes a shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Iron Fist has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Fist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Bastard has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Fist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Fist throws a body punch but The Bastard moves out of range. Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and The Bastard counters with an outside leg kick.
The Bastard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fist throws a hook but The Bastard avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from The Bastard misses the target. Fist misses with a left hand and The Bastard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Fist is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. A punch lands to the side of Fist 's head but he takes it in his stride. The Bastard scores with a decent looking hook. Fist scores with a nice strike.#CUT2# It looks like Billy The Bastard has been cut.#CL# The Bastard darts in and clinches Fist up against the cage. The Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bastard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist. Fist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2# The Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards. The Bastard lands with a short head shot on the inside. The Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside. Fist blocks an uppercut.
The Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Bastard throws a head punch that misses. The Bastard lands a nice uppercut.#ROC# Fist is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Bastard. Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bastard finish him? Fist blocks an uppercut.
The Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
The Bastard stalling in the clinch.
The Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Bastard. Fist seems to have recovered his senses. The Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist. The Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Fist breaks the clinch.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bastard. Fist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice jab. The Bastard slips a straight right by Fist.#T3# The Bastard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Bastard scrambles back to his feet. The Bastard drops Fist with a straight right hand, right on the button! The Bastard follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy The Bastard! An out of breath Billy The Bastard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
JBL 6
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# The Bastard clinches up with Norman and pushes him back against the cage. The Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Norman. The Bastard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norman up against the cage. Norman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Norman blocks a body shot from The Bastard. The Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on The Bastard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Norman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A hook to the body from Norman.
The Bastard lands on the inside with an uppercut. The Bastard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norman stalls. Norman missing with knees to the body.
Norman can't break the clinch.
Norman wants to get back to striking at distance but The Bastard won't allow it.
The Bastard keeps control of Norman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# A head punch on the inside from The Bastard fails to land. The Bastard working aggressively here.
The Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norman cracks The Bastard with a nice body shot. The Bastard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norman tries to throw a body punch but The Bastard avoids it by throwing Norman back against the cage. Norman presses The Bastard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC# Norman manages to break the clinch.
Norman walks into a left hand. Norman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Norman. Norman cracks The Bastard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A swing and a miss from The Bastard. The Bastard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norman tries to avoid it but The Bastard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norman to the ground. Norman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Norman throws a head kick but The Bastard moves out of range.
#CL2# The Bastard closes the distance and clinches. Norman presses The Bastard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Norman is trying to break the clinch but The Bastard has him pressed against the cage. Norman tries to circle away but The Bastard has him pinned against the cage. The Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norman trying to stall but The Bastard improves his position.
#T2# A shot in the inside from The Bastard. 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! The Bastard working aggressively here.
The Bastard trying to control the position but instead, Norman has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Bastard into the cage. The Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman. The Bastard lands with a light punch inside. A frustrated look appears on Norman's face as he tries to break the clinch. The Bastard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Norman.
Norman blocking some punches.
Norman is looking to control The Bastard's arms but The Bastard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norman has his back to the cage. A nice left hand lands by The Bastard.
The Bastard gets through Norman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Norman is trying to break free.#BC# Norman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Norman misses with a low kick.
The Bastard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3# The Bastard walks into a stiff left hand from Norman. The Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The Bastard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Norman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# The Bastard rushes Norman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Norman is trying to break free. The Bastard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The Bastard working aggressively here.
The Bastard scores with a shot to the side of Norman's head. Still in the clinch, The Bastard scores with a nice short uppercut. The Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Norman uses good head movement to avoid it. The Bastard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Norman blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by The Bastard.
The Bastard scores with a nice hook to the head. The Bastard lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# The Bastard throws a head punch that misses. A body shot lands from Norman.
The Bastard lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from The Bastard fails to land. The Bastard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norman blocking some punches.
#BC# Norman manages to break the clinch.
Norman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A head kick misses from Norman. Norman looks to land a right hand but The Bastard moved out of range. Norman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2# The Bastard darts in and clinches Norman up against the cage. The Bastard misses with some punches.
The Bastard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norman backwards. A short right from The Bastard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short left from The Bastard. Norman trying to land knees to the body.
The Bastard misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Norman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bastard dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Norman looks to land a combination. The Bastard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Norman cracks The Bastard with a right hand to the side of the head. Norman looks to throw the jab but The Bastard is out of range. William Norman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Norman throws a big shot that misses. Norman jabs The Bastard to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2# The Bastard pushes Norman up against the cage in a clinch. Nice body punch from The Bastard - that landed with a thud.
Norman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Norman blocking some punches.
The Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman. The Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The Bastard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Norman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# The Bastard has closed the distance and engaged Norman in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The Bastard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Norman breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# The Bastard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A nice right hand lands inside from Norman. #T1# Norman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Bastard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Bastard lands a hook that snaps the head of Norman backwards. A bit of stalling here from The Bastard.
Norman misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Bastard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Normans head. The Bastard lands a hook that snaps the head of Norman backwards. The Bastard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short uppercut from The Bastard. Norman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Billy The Bastard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Bastard. A short right from The Bastard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Bastard working some nice short punches in the clinch. Norman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The Bastard prevents Norman from breaking the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by The Bastard. Norman struggles to land a body shot inside as The Bastard controls his hands.
#T2# The Bastard scores with a shot to the side of Norman's head. The Bastard pushes Norman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The Bastard digs a right hand underneath Norman's ribcage. Norman let out a lung full of air as it connected. The Bastard working aggressively here.
The Bastard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from The Bastard. The Bastard stalling against the cage.
The Bastard lands with a short shot to the head. Norman blocking some punches.
The Bastard pushes Norman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The Bastard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norman backwards. The Bastard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Norman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Bastard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The Bastard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bastard misses with some punches.
#BC# Norman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2# The Bastard drives through and clinches with Norman against the cage.
The Bastard works on Norman's body with a couple of short punches. The Bastard lands an uppercut. A short right from The Bastard on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Bastard. The Bastard lands on the inside with an uppercut. The Bastard misses with some punches.
The Bastard working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2# Norman is rocked! The Bastard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Normans head. Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Norman blocking some punches.
The Bastard pushes Norman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right hand to the body from The Bastard.
The Bastard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norman backwards. The Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Norman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Norman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Bastard lands a hook that snaps the head of Norman backwards. The Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Bastard lands a left hand.
The Bastard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Normans head. The Bastard lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Norman to his knees! The Bastard keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy The Bastard! A victorious Billy The Bastard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Unstoppable Force
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1# The Bastard scores with a punch to the head. The Bastard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Bastard there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT# It looks like Billy The Bastard has been cut. The Bastard cracks Steve Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The Bastard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The Bastard is looking to clinch but Steve Jr is avoiding it.
Steve Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. BOOM! Steve Jr lands a beautiful left hook that drops The Bastard. The Bastard tries to recover but Steve Jr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and The Bastard lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Steve Jr! Mark Steve Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# The Bastard rushes Vaughan and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# The Bastard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vaughan uses from the top position. The Bastard controls Vaughan momentarily but Vaughan frees himself. The Bastard has momentary wrist control but Vaughan slips an elbow through the middle. Vaughan sitting in guard, not really doing much. Vaughan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Bastard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vaughan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1# We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Vaughan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Bastard for as long as he can get away with.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A combination from The Bastard does no damage. Vaughan attempts a counter takedown but The Bastard avoids it well and moves away.#TD2# The Bastard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vaughan did well to prevent The Bastard getting side control. Vaughan is refusing to be controlled, as The Bastard sits in half guard. Vaughan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The Bastard wants to pass the guard but Vaughan is defending well. It looks like The Bastard is going to stand back up.
Vaughan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2# Vaughan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Bastard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB# Vaughan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vaughan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The Bastard is looking to stand back up but Vaughan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by The Bastard. The Bastard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Vaughan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Vaughan drops an elbow to the side of The Bastard's head. #T3# Vaughan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The Bastard is trying to stand up here but Vaughan is controlling him well. Vaughan scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The Bastard trying to get back to full guard but Vaughan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vaughan is landing with some decent strikes but The Bastard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Vaughan raining down shots from the mount!#SUB# Vaughan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. The Bastard looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vaughan! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alva Vaughan!
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