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Event:
BB 45 - Capellio vs Norton
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Corcoran lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Corcoran.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Corcoran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Corcoran fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Corcoran misses with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corcoran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corcoran looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Corcoran moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
#T2#
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corcoran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corcoran cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corcoran defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Corcoran shapes to counter with a head kick.
Corcoran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Corcoran throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Corcoran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corcoran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corcoran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corcoran walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.#CUT#That has opened up Vinny Corcoran's cut even more.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corcoran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Corcoran is just out of range.
Corcoran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones wants to slow Corcoran down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Corcoran saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corcoran misses with the combination.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Corcoran manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Corcoran misses with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Corcoran throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Corcoran moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Corcoran throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
Corcoran blocks a head kick by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
Ray Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Corcoran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corcoran throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Corcoran misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A leg kick checked by Corcoran.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corcoran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corcoran takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Jones avoids the head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones lands with a straight right. Corcoran didn't see that one coming.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Corcoran is just out of range.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corcoran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Corcoran throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones is looking to chop away at Corcoran's legs.
Jones looks for the body kick but Corcoran saw that one coming.
Corcoran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jones blocks it well.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Corcoran's head but Corcoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corcoran misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corcoran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
A left lands for Corcoran.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Corcoran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corcoran moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corcoran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A nice side step and Corcoran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corcoran throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corcoran throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Corcoran is out of range.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones stuns Corcoran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corcoran cracks Jones 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 throws a hook but Corcoran avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Corcoran ducks down to avoid it.
Corcoran steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Corcoran moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Corcoran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones defending well as Corcoran loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Corcoran.#T2#
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Corcoran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a leg kick but Corcoran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinny Corcoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters circling a little - Corcoran finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Corcoran throws a body kick.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Corcoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corcoran throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Corcoran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Corcoran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Corcoran is looking to land body kicks.
Jones connects with a body shot.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corcoran throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corcoran throws a big shot that misses.
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 Ray Jones.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ray Jones!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ray Jones!
Ray Jones wins by majority decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 38 - Norton vs Jones 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones slips under a jab from Norton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norton is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Jones works Norton's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Norton moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton tries to clinch up.
Norton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Norton misses its intended target. #T1#
Norton misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Norton was not able to check.
Jones motions for Norton to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norton throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Norton is wise to it.
Norton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Norton.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.#T2#
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norton.
Norton loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones cracks Norton with an open hand slap.
Norton throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Norton looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norton rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Norton really felt that one!
Norton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Norton throws a big shot that misses.
Norton backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Norton.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones connects with the punch.
Norton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norton misses with an uppercut.
Norton throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norton throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Norton is wise to it.
Norton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norton slips under a jab from Jones.
Norton tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Norton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Norton finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Ray Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Norton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Norton's head. #KD#
Norton cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Norton finish him?
#ROC#Jones is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Norton off balance momentarily.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1##KD#
Norton sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Norton is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Norton circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jones to the canvas! Jones doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Norton keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edd Norton!
Our winner, Edd Norton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BB 27 - Jones vs Capellio
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Capellio's front leg but catches the back leg as Capellio tries to avoid it.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones feints and then cracks Capellio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capellio down.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Capellio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Capellio counters with a nice uppercut.
Capellio checks the leg kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Capellio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones catches Capellio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Capellio should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Capellio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Capellio on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Capellio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Capellio counters with a body kick that stops Jones in his tracks momentarily.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capellio moves away.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Capellio.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones lands a head kick. Capellio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Capellio sees coming a mile off.
Jones misses the body punch
enabling Capellio to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capellio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capellio cracks Jones on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jones falls backwards against the cage. Capellio follows up with more strikes that drop Jones to his knees. Capellio keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jones! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabiano Capellio!
Fabiano Capellio is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
BB 21 - Bartz vs Jones 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Bartz.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bartz doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Chad Bartz has been cut.
Nice body punch from Bartz.
Bartz is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Bartz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Bartz misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bartz tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws out a counter right but Bartz avoids it with no problem.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Bartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with the left hand. Bartz knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick lands for Bartz.
Bartz misses with a low kick.
#T1##KD2#
Jones drops Bartz with a big left hand and mounts him. Bartz is in big trouble!
Bartz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones avoids the attempt from Bartz to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartz is trying to reverse the position but instead Jones has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Bartz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Jones looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bartz taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 14 - Olsen vs Gascoigne
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Cisse tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cisse misses with a right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cisse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cisse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Cisse misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Cisse.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cisse misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cisse scores with a hook.#T1#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Cisse manages to avoid it.
Jones with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Cisse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Cisse.
Cisse fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cisse drops his hands momentarily and Jones needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cisse just on the top of the head. Cisse drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cisse - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ray Jones!
A victorious Ray Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 94
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Dracul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dracul fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dracul gets the takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dracul working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Dracul thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Dracul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dracul trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dracul postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jones wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dracul is aware though and is defending well.
Dracul throwing strikes but missing.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dracul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dracul's guard. #REVR#
Dracul is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Dracul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep. #T3#
Dracul keeps trying to improve his position.
Dracul controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #SUB2#
Dracul looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Dracul is defending the position.
Dracul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dracul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Dracul can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Jones 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.
Dracul works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dracul looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dracul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Radu Dracul will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dracul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Dracul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Jones misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.#T1##TD2#
Dracul shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Radu Dracul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dracul tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Dracul scoring with strikes. #T2#
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Dracul keeps moving and retains side control.
Dracul in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dracul cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB2#
Dracul is working for a submission of some sort.
Dracul working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracul is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Dracul wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Dracul sits in half guard.
Dracul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones wants to improve his position but Dracul is controlling well.
Jones is not content to let Dracul control the position.
Jones is pressing down on Dracul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to control the position but Dracul postures up.
Dracul won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Dracul works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Dracul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking to control.
Dracul won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radu Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dracul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Dracul changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Dracul is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul lands a nice forearm strike.
Dracul working the ground and pound.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #T1#
Dracul working away.
Dracul working the ground and pound.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Dracul postures up.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Dracul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dracul working Jones over with strikes.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Dracul.
Ray Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dracul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dracul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dracul lands strikes from half guard.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dracul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dracul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Dracul landing a few strikes.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Dracul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Dracul is trying to ground and pound but Jones uses the momentary lack of control by Dracul to regain half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Jones trying to control but Dracul postures up.
Dracul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Dracul in his half guard.
Dracul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dracul lands a big elbow - Jones is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dracul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radu Dracul! |
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Event:
BB 8 - Broderick vs Paris
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochoa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ochoa avoids a kick to the body.
Ochoa misses with a leg kick.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ochoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Ochoa pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones staying out of range there.
Ochoa throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
#T1#
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ochoa throws out the jab.
Ochoa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones jabs Ochoa right on the nose. Ochoa blinks but takes it well.
Ochoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ochoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ochoa needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Ochoa throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ochoa. Jones shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick from Ochoa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Ochoa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones misses with a low kick.#T2#
Ochoa jabs at Jones's body.
Jones throws a push kick but Ochoa slaps the foot to one side.
Ochoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ochoa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ochoa fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Ochoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
That kick from Ochoa tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anthony Ochoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ochoa looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ochoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Ochoa.
Ochoa tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones. #T3#
Ochoa wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ochoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ochoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones throwing shots but Ochoa is blocking nicely.
Ochoa is looking to escape.#SUB#
Jones is trying for a kimura here. Ochoa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Wilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD2#
Wilson lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Wilson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
A big right from Jones misses.
Wilson walks into a jab.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Jones throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Jones misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson is looking for the big counter here.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Jack Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.#T3#
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Whack! Jones lands a heavy head kick that drops Wilson. The ref tackles Jones to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Wilson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Norton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardman MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Jones misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norton! But no joy.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jab by Jones.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones misses with a hook
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones cracks Norton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Norton misses with a looping right.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Norton's ribs.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones throws a low kick but Norton avoids it.
Norton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Edd Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Norton's hands.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norton! But no joy.#T2#
Norton moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Norton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Norton's head but Norton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Norton blocks a leg kick.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Norton's front leg but catches the back leg as Norton tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Norton moves into the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Norton keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norton.
Norton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norton misses with a hook
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norton throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Norton moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones prevents a body shot from Norton. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow. #TD#
Jones jumps guard.
Norton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Norton defends it easily.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Norton defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray 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 misses with a right hand
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Norton is out of range.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norton on the side of the head.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton avoids the body shot from Jones.
Norton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back 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 throws a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Norton with an uppercut!
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?#KD2#
Norton lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Norton stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
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!
Norton slips a jab from Jones.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Norton drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jones right on the button. Jones goes down! Norton follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Norton gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edd Norton!
Edd Norton is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Edd Norton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BLAZE BROTHERS 1
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bartz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Bartz with an uppercut!
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartz. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bartz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Jones misses.
Nice cross by Jones.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Bartz thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Bartz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Bartz darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Jones.
Bartz loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Bartz avoided it.
Bartz throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bartz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Bartz blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bartz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartz lands a jab-cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands with a hook. Bartz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bartz avoids the body shot from Jones.
#T2#
Bartz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Bartz moves out of range.
Bartz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones thows a leg kick but Bartz checks it
and Bartz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bartz checks a leg kick.
Bartz feints a counter leg kick.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Bartz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartz takes one to the side of the head.
Jones throws a low kick but Bartz moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Bartz closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bartz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartz backwards. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Bartz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartz's head.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bartz slips a straight right by Jones.
Bartz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Bartz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sloppy strikes from Bartz. Those never looked like landing.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bartz throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones catches Bartz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartz throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Bartz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bartz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartz tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Chad Bartz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Bartz settles back down.
Bartz digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Bartz.
Bartz flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Bartz lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones throws a leg kick but Bartz checks it. #TD#
Bartz gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones passes Bartz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bartz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is trying to control. Bartz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bartz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Bartz rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bartz slips the punch.
Bartz tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Bartz scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bartz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bartz moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bartz clinches.
Bartz lands with a short shot to the head.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bartz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bartz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jones's closed guard. He's half up but Jones has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jones pivots and extends the arm, Bartz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jones! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ray Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Byzantium 36
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Bianchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bianchi.
Bianchi throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Bianchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bianchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bianchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bianchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Bianchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Bianchi counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bianchi is out of range.
Bianchi misses with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bianchi - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bianchi. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones throws a head kick but Bianchi moves out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bianchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Bianchi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Lorenzo Bianchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bianchi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bianchi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bianchi checks a low kick from Jones.
Bianchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Bianchi lands a head kick!
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bianchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bianchi connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bianchi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bianchi. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jones moves away from the strike by Bianchi.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Bianchi moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Jones.
Bianchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bianchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Bianchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Bianchi.
Bianchi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Bianchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bianchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Bianchi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Bianchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bianchi scores with a nice strike.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bianchi.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bianchi doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bianchi.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Bianchi strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Bianchi counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Bianchi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bianchi's half guard.
Bianchi is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bianchi trying to control but Jones postures up.
#SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bianchi lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Bianchi's leg but Bianchi calmly moves out of range.
Bianchi lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bianchi moves away.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Bianchi counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bianchi misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bianchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bianchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bianchi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Bianchi thinks about the counter body kick.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bianchi lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.#T1#
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bianchi tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones takes a swing at Bianchi's ribcage but misses.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bianchi staying out of range there.
Ray Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bianchi moves away.
An inside leg kick from Bianchi misses.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bianchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bianchi misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Bianchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Bianchi misses.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bianchi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Bianchi counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Jones misses with the body kick
enabling Bianchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bianchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bianchi throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bianchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bianchi misses with a low kick.
Bianchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bianchi clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bianchi.
Jones with a hook.
Bianchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Bianchi's leg but Bianchi calmly moves out of range.
Jones jabs Bianchi right on the nose. Bianchi blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Bianchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bianchi blocks a head kick by Jones.
Bianchi throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Bianchi connects with a leg kick.
Bianchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bianchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones slips a jab from Bianchi.
Bianchi checks a leg kick nicely.
Bianchi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Bianchi tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Bianchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bianchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones scores with a one two! Bianchi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Bianchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bianchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones motions for Bianchi to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bianchi manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Bianchi should have avoided that one.
Bianchi throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bianchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bianchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Bianchi checks a low kick from Jones.
Bianchi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheers as Bianchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bianchi misses with a straight right.
Bianchi throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones thumps Bianchi with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lorenzo Bianchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bianchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Bianchi's head.
Bianchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bianchi at a distance.
Bianchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Bianchi with an uppercut!
Jones throws a low kick but Bianchi avoids it.
Bianchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones blocks a head kick by Bianchi.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bianchi but Bianchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Jones lands.#T1#
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bianchi back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Bianchi is rocked!
Jones walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bianchi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jones swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bianchi's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Jones!
A very excited looking Ray Jones 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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Event:
Byzantium 33
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Richards takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Richards has time to react.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands with a hook. Richards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richards throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Jones throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Richards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones cracks Richards on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Richards falls backwards against the cage. Jones follows up with more strikes that drop Richards to his knees. Jones keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Richards! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Byzantium 28
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Ochoa.
Ochoa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ochoa on the side of the head.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Ochoa saw it coming and moves away.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ochoa has time to react.
Jones misses with a body shot
letting Ochoa counter with a right hand.
Ochoa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a push kick but Ochoa slaps the foot to one side.
Ochoa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones with a nice cross.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochoa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with the combination.
#T1#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ochoa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones jabs Ochoa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Jones misses.
Ochoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Ochoa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Ochoa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ochoa.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ochoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Ochoa darts in trying to clinch
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Ochoa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ochoa tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ochoa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Ochoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ochoa checks a leg kick.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Ochoa moves his leg out of the way.
Ochoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the body from Jones misses #CL2#
and Ochoa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ochoa.
A nice left hand lands by Ochoa.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Ochoa.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Jones tenderised Ochoa's leg. Ochoa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Ochoa sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ochoa checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Ochoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anthony Ochoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Jones.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ochoa lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
A big left from Jones misses.
Ochoa throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Ochoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
#T4#
A big left from Jones misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Ochoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ochoa misses the jab.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochoa.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ochoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ochoa checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
Ochoa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jones blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ochoa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ochoa throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Ochoa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochoa can do to turn this around?
Jones takes a swing at Ochoa's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Ochoa ducks down to avoid it.
Ochoa lands a head shot.
Jones swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ochoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ochoa misses.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ochoa counters with a body kick.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Ochoa saw it coming and moves away.
Ochoa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Jones takes a swing at Ochoa's ribcage but misses.
Ochoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones cracks Ochoa with an open hand slap.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ochoa doesn't seem bothered though.
Ochoa throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Ochoa's knee but Ochoa avoids it well.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ochoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ochoa scores with a body shot.
Jones cracks Ochoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses the body punch #KD2#
and Ochoa counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ochoa finish him?!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ochoa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ochoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Ochoa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jones blocks it well.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Ochoa's head but Ochoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Ochoa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ochoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Ochoa counters with a right hand from hell and Jones is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ochoa!
Anthony Ochoa is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anthony Ochoa thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Byzantium 23
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Don is just out of range.
Don is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Don throws a big elbow that misses.
Don looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Don stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Don advances to half guard.
Don scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Don scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Don looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Don looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Don makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Don is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Don lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Don has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Don's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Don is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Don holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones trying to control but Don is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Don swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Don is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Don trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Don working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Don stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jones has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Don manages to get his head free but now Jones has transitioned to an armbar! Don grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jones! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ray Jones 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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Event:
Byzantium 18
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Werdum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Werdum moves out of range of the strikes.
Werdum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Werdum throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Werdum drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones feints a jab promting Werdum to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Werdum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Werdum ducks down to avoid it.
Werdum gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Werdum won't be happy with that.
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!#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Werdum takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#Werdum is rocked!
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Werdum controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Werdum is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Werdum is defending well.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Werdum is not content to let Jones control the position.
Werdum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Werdum tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Werdum is defending well.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Werdum is not content to let Jones control the position. #T2#
Werdum is looking for a sweep.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones trying to control the position but Werdum is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Werdum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Werdum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Werdum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Werdum is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #T3#
Werdum is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position. #SUB#
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Werdum is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jones working away.#SUB#
Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Werdum is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Werdum is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Ray Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Byzantium 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Blake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blake.
Blake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Blake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Blake is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Blake dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A short uppercut from Jones.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones works on Blake's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Jones.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Jones works on Blake's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Blake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. #TD2#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blake keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones cracks Blake with a solid left hand.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blake's guard. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Blake trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Blake regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Blake is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Jones is working for a kimura but Blake is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Blake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to stand up but Blake grabs his leg and drags him down! Blake is now on top, in side control. #T3#
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Blake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blake advances to half guard.
Blake is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #T4#
Jones moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blake passes into side control.
#SUB#
Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blake trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Blake keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blake off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Jones has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Blake! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jones gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Byzantium XII
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Horn has been cut.
Horn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Horn can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones cracks Horn with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jones immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Horn is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Byzantium 7
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Farquharson drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
#BC#
Farquharson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Farquharson darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.#BC#
Farquharson breaks from the clinch.
William Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like William Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Farquharson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Farquharson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Farquharson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
#T1##BC#
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farquharson misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Farquharson throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farquharson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Farquharson misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Farquharson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson. #BC#
Farquharson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Farquharson both land. Nice combination.
Farquharson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Farquharson is rocked!#T2#
Farquharson leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Farquharson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Jones!
An out of breath Ray Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Byzantium 3
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
Jones lands a big uppercut and De Moley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but De Moley looks OK. Jones waves De Moley back to his feet!#ROC2#De Moley is rocked!
De Moley gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jones points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. De Moley wakes up just in time to hear Jones thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Jones!
An out of breath Ray Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nostradante instigates a clinch.
Nostradante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Nostradante lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Nostradante has the dominant position.
Nostradante unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nostradante lands a knee to the head.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nostradante landing knees to the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Nostradante.
Nostradante lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nostradante putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nostradante lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ray Jones has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nostradante.
Nostradante connects with a knee to the head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Nostradante keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Nostradante is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Nostradante.
Nostradante manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nostradante connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Nostradante tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Nostradante slowing the pace effectively.
Nostradante connects with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to circle away but Nostradante has him pinned against the cage.
Nostradante landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nostradante crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Nostradante won't allow it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Nostradante connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Nostradante using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nostradante unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nostradante working Jones over with knees to the body.
Nostradante crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nostradante lands a nice knee to the body.
Nostradante unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nostradante landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nostradante crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Nostradante drops Jones with a big knee straight up the middle! Jones is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
Nostradante gets a clinch.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nostradante scores a nice knee to the body.
Nostradante putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nostradante landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nostradante obliges.
Nostradante lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nostradante unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nostradante lands a big knee! That's hurt Jones! Oh, he's all over the place! Nostradante lands another knee that sends Jones to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrico Nostradante! |
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