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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights VII
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Knox throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Jones has been cut.
Knox lands with a cross. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Knox measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jones! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brubeck Knox!
Brubeck Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 94: Magrath vs Polus 3
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Billingsly throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Billingsly.
#TD#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Billingsly to the ground. Jones is now in Billingsly's guard.
Jones prevents Billingsly from getting back to his feet.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Billingsly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Billingsly.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Billingsly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Billingsly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones stops Billingsly from standing up.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Billingsly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Billingsly has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Billingsly's head.#T2#
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billingsly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billingsly has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones prevents Billingsly from getting back to his feet.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billingsly pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones stays in close to Billingsly's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billingsly swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Billingsly takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones dodges the punch combination from Billingsly.
#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Billingsly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Billingsly. #T3#
Billingsly scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Billingsly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Billingsly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocking some punches.
Billingsly prevents the takedown attempt.
Billingsly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billingsly struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Billingsly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Billingsly is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Billingsly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billingsly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Billingsly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Still in the clinch, Billingsly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Billingsly fails to land.
Jones blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Billingsly tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries to pull guard but Billingsly won't allow it.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Billingsly won't allow it.
Billingsly lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Billingsly.
Billingsly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billingsly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Billingsly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Billingsly lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Billingsly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Jones has been cut.
Jones glances at the clock... BAM! Billingsly nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jones crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jones is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Billingsly!
Chad Billingsly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dick Dolla Douchebag, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA 75: Account vs Ignatov
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Antony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mark Jones has been cut.
Antony dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Antony moves out of range.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Antony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Antony slips a straight right by Jones.
As Jones looks to move away, Antony throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Mark Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Antony lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Antony takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Antony - that's a beauty! Jones is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Antony can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Antony!
An out of breath Mark Antony 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:
DMMA 53: Tucker vs Nicoletta
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Mark Jones has been cut.
Boran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boran throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boran blocks a leg kick.
Boran dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Boran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boran but Boran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boran moves away.#CL2#
Boran drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boran is trying to stall.
Jones tries to break free but Boran pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Boran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boran throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Boran forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Boran is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Boran has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to control but Boran postures up.
The strikes coming from Boran are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Boran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Boran is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Boran creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Boran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boran working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The strikes coming from Boran are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones is trying to buck Boran off.
Boran throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones wants to control but Boran postures up.
Jones tries to bench press Boran off him but Boran keeps the position.
Boran advances to full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Boran 's attempts to control the action. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgi Boran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boran wants to get back to his feet but Jones is dominant here and he's now got Boran 's back!
Jones landing with strikes.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Boran manages to turn into his guard.
Boran postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Boran postures up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones has Boran pulled in close to control his posture.
Boran trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Gorgi Boran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Boran passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boran throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Boran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boran wants to control the action but instead Jones gets a body lock and reverses into Boran 's guard! Nice work!
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Boran is trying to get back to full guard.
Boran regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Boran wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Boran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Boran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Boran throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones stands up over Boran , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Boran is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Boran wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Boran working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Boran taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #T4#
Boran is trying to get back to full guard.
Boran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones working Boran over with strikes.
Boran wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control!
Boran is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boran is looking for a sweep.
Boran takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Boran or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Boran connects with a leg kick.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Aloha MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Boran moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boran moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Boran as Jones shoots in.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Boran moved out of range nicely.
Boran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones throws a right and a left that Boran avoids nicely.
Boran is looking to clinch.
Boran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.#T1#
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Boran moves out of range.
Mark Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Boran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boran misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Boran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Boran presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boran has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Boran breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Boran scores with a four punch combination!
Boran moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones is looking to chop away at Boran 's legs. #T2#
Boran throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Boran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones avoids the head kick by Boran .
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Boran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boran misses with a double jab.
Boran wants to clinch.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Boran sprawls well.
Boran lands a head kick!
Boran is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Boran throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Boran blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boran tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#CL2#
Boran drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Boran .
#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Boran misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boran 's guard.#SUB2#
Boran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Boran is trying to keep Jones in close.
#T4#
Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Boran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones stays in close to Boran 's body and controls the position.
Jones distracts Boran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boran wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Boran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jones!
In defeat, Gorgi Boran stepped up to the mic, saying 'This isn’t over for me. I’ll be back'. |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (4)
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mark Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dai looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dai's head.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jones postures up.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Dai's brow.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Dai is rocked!
Dai looking to control.
Dai is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones controls the position.
Jones cracks Dai with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jones immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Dai is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Jones! |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (1)
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mikkelsen as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Mikkelsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikkelsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Tue Mikkelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jones.
Mikkelsen is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Jones tries to get set, Mikkelsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkelsen wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Mark Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikkelsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mikkelsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Mikkelsen saw it coming and moves away.
Mikkelsen is looking for a counter combo.
Mikkelsen stuffs the takedown.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikkelsen.
Jones thuds his right hand into Mikkelsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#TD2#
Jones scores with a takedown into Mikkelsen's guard.
Mikkelsen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Jones jumps guard but Mikkelsen stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mikkelsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikkelsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mikkelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mikkelsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikkelsen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikkelsen is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Mikkelsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch
and Mikkelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikkelsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses. #TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Mikkelsen is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Mikkelsen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mikkelsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#TD2#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mikkelsen!
Jones landing strikes. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikkelsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2#
Jones stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Mikkelsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a combination. Mikkelsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tue Mikkelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikkelsen's half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mikkelsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones prevents Mikkelsen from standing back up.
Mikkelsen taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #T2#
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Mikkelsen's hands, connecting with Mikkelsen's forehead.
Mark Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mikkelsen!
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB2#
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mikkelsen has worked his arm free - good work by Mikkelsen!
#SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mikkelsen to his feet.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikkelsen wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Mikkelsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Mikkelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mikkelsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Jones stands and steps away. Mikkelsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Mikkelsen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Mikkelsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikkelsen sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Mikkelsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Mikkelsen won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Jones stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones controlling the action here.#T2#
Jones winds up and cracks Mikkelsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones winds up and cracks Mikkelsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Mikkelsen is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mikkelsen is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mikkelsen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Jones! |
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