Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Grano moves into the clinch.
Grano digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Grano.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Grano lands a right hand.
Grano dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Grano lands with a light punch inside.
Grano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grano.
Nice body punch from Grano.
Grano lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Grano keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lavinio Grano!
A very excited looking Lavinio Grano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KILL - 25 : Legends
Date: Apr 29, 2019

#R1#
Jones connects with the punch.
Queda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Queda misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Queda was just out of range.#KD2#
Queda cracks Jones with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Jones get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Jones looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT2#
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Queda throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Jones.
Queda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD2#
Queda scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Jones beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Queda is looking to land body kicks.
Queda tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Queda's head back.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queda moves away.
Queda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones cracks Queda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Queda misses with a straight left.
Queda doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Queda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Queda tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Queda avoids the head kick by Jones.
Queda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Queda misses.
Queda throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Queda throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jab from Jones.
Queda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Queda misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Jones throws out a head kick that Queda doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Queda crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Queda's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#
It looks like Al Queda has been cut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a head kick but Queda moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queda at a distance.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Queda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Queda misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones lands a jab to Queda's midsection.
Queda looks winded!
Jones connects with a leg kick. Queda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones jabs at Queda's body.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Queda on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #KD#
Jones lands a head kick that bluckles Queda and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Jones no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#
Queda is rocked!
Jones works Queda's body with a nice hook.
Jones catches Queda napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Queda goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Jones!
A very excited looking John Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KILL - 21 : Sandy Shuffle
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##KD#
Jones lands a head kick that bluckles Dakine and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Jones no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Youknow Dakine has been cut.#CL2#
Dakine rushes Jones and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Dakine manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Dakine tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dakine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Youknow Dakine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dakine tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Dakine throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones connects with a leg kick. Dakine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Dakine.
Dakine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones blocks a head kick by Dakine.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dakine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dakine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dakine 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.
Dakine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dakine missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Dakine's torso.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dakine throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Dakine was not able to check.
Dakine looks winded!
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dakine will feel that in the morning.
Dakine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Jones throws out a head kick that Dakine doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Dakine crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Dakine's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Jones.#ROC#
Dakine is rocked!
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dakine is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dakine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dakine seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jones! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Jones!
A very excited looking John Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KILL - 18 : Jellyfish Jaw
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Jones moves out of range as Yesaya throws a body kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Yesaya moves out of range easily.
Yesaya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Yesaya.
Yesaya's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yesaya's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yesaya avoids the body shot from Jones.
Yesaya misses with a body kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Yesaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Yesaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones cracks Yesaya with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yesaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Yesaya.
That kick from Jones tenderised Yesaya's leg. Yesaya is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Yesaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yesaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yesaya. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yesaya tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yesaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yesaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Yesaya throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yesaya chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Yesaya misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yesaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yesaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yesaya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Yesaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Yesaya avoids the body shot from Jones.
Yesaya misses with a kick to the body.
Yesaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yesaya misses with an uppercut.
Yesaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yesaya misses with a looping right.#T3#
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yesaya.
Yesaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Yesaya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yesaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yesaya scores with a shot to the body.
Yesaya moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Yesaya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yesaya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones slips under a jab.
Yesaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Yesaya throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Yesaya misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yesaya avoids the head kick by Jones.
Yesaya moves away from the strike by Jones.
A leg kick checked by Yesaya.
Yesaya keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Yesaya throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yesaya circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yesaya works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Yesaya's defenses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Jones.
Yesaya misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Yesaya.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Yesaya misses.
Yesaya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yesaya connects with a crisp jab.
Yesaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yesaya scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yesaya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones tries to bum rush Yesaya with a series of wild strikes but Yesaya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yesaya tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yesaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Yesaya misses with a head kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Yesaya misses.
Yesaya checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yesaya tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yesaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yesaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Isiah Yesaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Yesaya's belly button to the back.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yesaya if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yesaya wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yesaya can do to turn this around?
Yesaya throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Yesaya throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yesaya misses the shot to the body.
Yesaya avoids a kick to the body.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yesaya.
Yesaya is looking to land body kicks.
Yesaya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones cracks Yesaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yesaya blocks a head kick by Jones.
Yesaya blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Yesaya avoids it easily.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yesaya. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yesaya scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Yesaya misses with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yesaya throws a head kick that misses.
Yesaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yesaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yesaya looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Yesaya moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Yesaya.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yesaya with a hook.
Jones keeps Yesaya at a distance using the push kick.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yesaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Yesaya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yesaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yesaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Yesaya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Yesaya's side.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones lands a front kick.
Nice jab there from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Yesaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yesaya counters with a nice body shot.
Yesaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Yesaya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Yesaya moves out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Yesaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yesaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Yesaya moves out of range.
Jones lands a head kick. Yesaya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yesaya is looking to land body kicks.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yesaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yesaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yesaya is able to avoid easily.
Yesaya counters with a body kick.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a push kick but Yesaya slaps the foot to one side.
Jones moves out of range as Yesaya throws a body kick.
Yesaya cracks Jones with a good jab.
Yesaya avoids the head kick by Jones.
Yesaya has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Yesaya throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Jones blocks a jab.
Yesaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Yesaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Yesaya misses with a hook.
Yesaya scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yesaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Yesaya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Yesaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yesaya misses with the body kick
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yesaya throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Yesaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Yesaya's ribs.#T3#
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yesaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yesaya's sensitive parts.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yesaya scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yesaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones blocks the body kick.
Yesaya avoids the head kick by Jones.
Yesaya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Isiah Yesaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jones feints and then cracks Yesaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yesaya down.
Jones blocks a head kick by Yesaya.
A head kick by Yesaya misses
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yesaya really felt that one!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yesaya.
Yesaya throws a body kick that misses.
Yesaya slips a jab from Jones.
Yesaya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Yesaya is looking for the big counter here.
Jones digs a good hook to Yesaya's body.
Jones blocks a head kick by Yesaya.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jones!
John Jones 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.
Isiah Yesaya was interviewed post fight and said 'I can not be beaten.'.

Event: KILL - 14 : Sunrise Sparring
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Baltazar sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Baltazar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baltazar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.#CL2#
Baltazar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Baltazar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baltazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baltazar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baltazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Baltazar pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baltazar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baltazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #KD2#
Baltazar creates a bit of space and cracks Jones with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Jones is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones glances at the clock... BAM! Baltazar nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jones crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jones is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Baltazar!
Francisco Baltazar is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Francisco Baltazar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KILL - 10 : Hang Ten Heroes
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Jones misses the body punch
and Thorpe counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones throws a combination that misses
enabling Thorpe to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones misses with a hook
and Thorpe counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thorpe backs up against the ropes.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a combination that misses
enabling Thorpe to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorpe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thorpe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorpe is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thorpe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Thorpe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorpe blocks a head kick by Jones.
Thorpe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Thorpe's side.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a double jab
letting Thorpe counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a series of punches but Thorpe moves out of range.
Thorpe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws a series of punches but Thorpe moves out of range.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A head kick misses from Jones.
Thorpe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorpe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorpe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thorpe is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones sizes up Thorpe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thorpe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones thuds a left hand into Thorpe's body.
Thorpe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones digs a good hook to Thorpe's body.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorpe misses the target.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorpe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Thorpe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #KD2#
Jones lands a head kick that bluckles Thorpe and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Jones no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Clint Thorpe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to slow Thorpe down with leg kicks.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorpe is looking to counter punch.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Thorpe's side.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Jones clips Thorpe with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Thorpe a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thorpe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorpe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorpe rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorpe if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones digs a good body shot into Thorpe's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Jones throws out a head kick that Thorpe doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Thorpe crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Thorpe's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#
Thorpe is rocked!
Thorpe leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thorpe crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Jones!
John Jones 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.

Event: KILL - 7 : Caribbean Clinch
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Lafferty has been cut.
Lafferty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD2#
Jones lands a head kick that bluckles Lafferty and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Jones no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Lafferty throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Lafferty is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Lafferty 's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Jones catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Lafferty stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Lafferty walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#
Lafferty is rocked!#CUT2#
Craig Lafferty 's cut is getting worse.
Jones throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Lafferty crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Jones!
John Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SPARTA 12: Smit vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 30, 2019

#R1#
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lorlek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Lorlek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lorlek slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorlek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Lorlek throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Jones catches Lorlek right on the button with a cross.
Lorlek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a head kick but Lorlek moves out of range.
Lorlek lands a head shot.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lorlek.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Lorlek.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lorlek to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones thows a body kick. Lorlek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Lorlek lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Lorlek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lorlek misses with a straight left. #T1#
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Lorlek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones swings for the body but Lorlek moves out of range.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Lorlek to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Jones cracks Lorlek with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lorlek looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him? #ROC2#
Lorlek is rocked!
Lorlek is breathing heavily.
Lorlek walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Lorlek limp body while Jones jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Jones!
After the fight, John Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Put Lorlek stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 9: Aguinaldo vs Duke B.
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie prevents Jones from standing back up. #SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jones defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rorion Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rorion Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPARTA 7: Yamamoto vs. Luna
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Yates slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yates shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yates to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Yates from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates content to stall in guard here.
Yates has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Yates is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.#T1#
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jones prevents Yates from improving his position.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yates is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Yates is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Yates is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.
Yates fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Yates is just out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Yates blocks it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yates avoids the body shot from Jones.
Yates tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Yates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Yates.
Jones cracks the inside of Yates's front leg.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Yates needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Yates dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yates stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is looking to stand up but Yates isn't so interested in that idea.
Yates tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Yates avoids it.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Yates drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yates controls the pace.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yates stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Yates stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily.
Yates shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Yates keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Yates down. #TD2#
Yates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Yates is now in Jones's guard.#ES#
Jones kicks Yates off and gets to his feet.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yates shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Yates takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Jones.#ROC#
Yates is rocked!
Jones throws a powerful right kick. Yates tried to block low but the kick was high! Yates was taken right off of his feet! Jones jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Jones!
After the fight, John Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SAKURABA vs. PARKER
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Hogan throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hogan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Hogan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Hogan's back. He's all about the action.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Hogan lands a couple of digs.
Hogan looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Hogan is working hard here to advance position.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving. #T2#
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.#T3#
Hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan ducks right into an uppercut from Jones. #TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Hogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hogan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #T4#
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hogan's face.
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!
Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Hogan avoids the damage to the body.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a right hand.
Hogan blocks the elbow strike.
Hogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Hogan blocks it.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hogan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
Hogan misses with a takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #TD#
Hogan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Hogan getting side control.
Hogan misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hogan is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hogan has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Jones prevents Hogan from getting the reversal.#SU2#
Jones gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL#
Hogan darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hogan is defending well for now.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hogan controls the action.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Hogan blocks an elbow strike.
Hogan tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Hogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogan keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hogan misses with a body punch.
Jones missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones prevents a body shot from Hogan.
Hogan keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hogan avoids it.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hogan.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Hogan avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.#TD#
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Jones looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Hogan's leg but Hogan calmly moves out of range.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogan is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it. #TD#
Hogan dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Hogan throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to stand but Hogan is controlling from the bottom.
John Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hogan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hogan scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Hogan moves away and avoids it.
Jones defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogan.#T3##TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Hogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones controls Hogan momentarily but Hogan frees himself.
Hogan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hulk Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to control. #T4#
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jones won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
John Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

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 Hulk Hogan.
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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jones!
John Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Hulk Hogan was interviewed post fight and said 'My time is not yet now.'.

Event: SPARTA 1: Yodachai vs. Luna
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Luna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Luna darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Luna pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Luna won't allow it.
Good body shot from Luna.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Luna blocks with his arms.
Luna is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Luna pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Luna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Luna scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Luna is working Jones over against the cage.
Luna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Luna lands a body shot.
Luna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Luna.
Luna is working Jones over against the cage.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Luna lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Luna lands a right hand.
Luna presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luna digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Luna cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
A short left from Luna.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Luna lands a big right hand that drops Jones! The killer instinct kicks in and Luna finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Luna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Luna!
A very excited looking Antonio Luna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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