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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FC4 Finch vs Jackson
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Kirov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Jones moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones has picked Kirov up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kirov tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking to stand but Kirov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kirov wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Kirov manages to control the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids the attempt from Kirov to control.
Kirov holds on for dear life, controlling Jones 's posture momentarily. #T1#
Kirov wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Kirov regains half guard.#SUB#
Kirov looking for submissions off his back.
Kirov trying to control but Jones postures up.
#SUB#
Kirov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kirov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kirov looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Kirov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kirov actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to stall here but Kirov recovers full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Kirov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Kirov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Kirov has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kirov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kiro Kirov!
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Event:
FC2 Cage vs Harris
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Holloway, which made it look bad.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Holloway moves into the clinch.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holloway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Holloway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holloway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holloway is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holloway has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Holloway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Holloway pushing down on Jones 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holloway is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holloway looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Holloway decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jones thumps Holloway with a low kick.#TD2#
Holloway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Holloway perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holloway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones pushes Holloway off looking to stand but Holloway dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Holloway is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Holloway is very close to passing his half guard.
Holloway landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holloway is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holloway scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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. Holloway connects with a nice short shot to Jones 's temple.
Jones wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones wants to improve his position but Holloway is controlling well.
Holloway controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holloway's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Holloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Holloway.
Holloway with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holloway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holloway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holloway.
Jones shoots and misses
and Holloway counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones . Holloway shrugs it off though.
Holloway stuffs the takedown.
Holloway tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holloway darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Holloway into the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Holloway circles away easily
and Holloway counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Holloway misses #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holloway won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Holloway explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Holloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Holloway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Holloway manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Holloway not doing much here.
#T2##SUB2#
Holloway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holloway working the head and body with strikes. #SU2#
Holloway decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Jones tries to sprawl but Holloway drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jones kicks Holloway off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Jones throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Holloway can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Holloway has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Holloway dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones pushes Holloway off but Holloway dives into side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Holloway lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Holloway has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Holloway closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Holloway getting side control.
Holloway keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holloway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones wants to sweep here but Holloway controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Holloway gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Holloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Holloway shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holloway slows the pace down.
Holloway is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holloway lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Holloway content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Holloway stands up and beckons Jones to his feet. #TD2#
Holloway shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Jones is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jack Holloway!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Governor tests Jones 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Governor clinches up against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but Governor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Jones has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Governor gets through Jones 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Governor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones has Governor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Governor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Governor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Governor blocks the elbow strike.
Governor gets through Jones 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Governor lands a shot to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
A short left from Governor.
Governor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Governor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Governor scores with a shoulder strike.
Governor lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Governor misses with some punches.
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Governor misses with the head strike.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Governor swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Governor has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Governor misses with some punches.
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!
Governor misses with some punches.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Governor misses with some punches.
Governor misses with the head strike.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Governor fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Governor has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones . #T2#
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor misses with a punch on the inside.
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Governor fails to land.
Governor has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Governor fails to land.
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocking some punches.
Governor misses with a punch on the inside.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Governor controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones blocking some punches.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Governor stalls.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Governor misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Governor fails to land.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Governor swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Governor misses with some punches.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Governor lands a nice shot to the body.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Governor swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Jones is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Jones blocking some punches.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Governor misses with the head strike.
Governor swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Governor misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Governor fails to land.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Governor misses with the head strike.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
Governor misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Governor fails to land.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Governor misses with a punch on the inside.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Governor fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Governor fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Governor fails to land.
Governor has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Governor misses with the head strike.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Governor has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Governor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Governor misses with a punch on the inside.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
Governor working aggressively here.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Governor misses with the head strike.
Jones blocking some punches.
Governor throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Governor misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Governor has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Governor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Governor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Governor counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Governor drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Governor lands a big right hand that drops Jones ! The killer instinct kicks in and Governor finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Governor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Governor!
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Event:
FC 1 Sonnen vs Cage
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Smith controlling the action here.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Jones doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith 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.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Smith stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get! #CL#
Jones clinches.
Jones tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones stalling the fight.
#TD#
Jones has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Smith pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.
Jones wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones .
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Jones tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Jones is stalling here.
#T1#
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Jones 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Smith stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now. #T3#
Jones is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Jones . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
Jones kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Jones 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Jones wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Jones is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Smith manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diamond Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
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.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!#SU#
Jones decides to stand back up. #T2##TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Jones trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Smith!
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