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Event:
CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spence circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones slips under a jab.#TD#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spence sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones passes to full mount!
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spence tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones tries to control but Spence wriggling away. #T1##SUB#
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Spence is in no mood to give up.
Jones controlling from mount. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spence is on top in guard.
Spence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to control Spence 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Spence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spence passes to side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Spence dominates the positioning.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Spence keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Jones trying to remain calm as Spence controls from the top position.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Spence postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Spence is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spence is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spence trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spence 's best efforts.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Spence advancing to mount.
Spence keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spence is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to hold on to Spence 's head to control him but Spence postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alan Spence will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones fails with the takedown.
Spence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Spence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spence lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Spence counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Spence defending well. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Spence keeping control of the position.
Jones wants to take a breather but Spence is having none of it.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spence knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Spence is defending well.
#SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spence is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spence defends it well.
Jones passes to full mount!
Spence is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Jones has control of Spence 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spence regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Spence is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Spence turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Spence trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spence 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.
A close second round but Alan Spence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Spence .
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spence tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spence to the ground. Spence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spence swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries for a takedown but Spence circles away easily
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spence 's waist but Spence gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Spence throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Kevin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Spence counters with a nice body shot.
Spence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spence wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alan Spence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Spence lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Spence sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones tries for a takedown but Spence circles away easily
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Jab from Spence .
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries for a takedown but Spence circles away easily
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left lands for Spence .
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Spence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spence winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Spence !
During a confident post fight interview, Alan Spence thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sabatory 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 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.#SUB#
Jones drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jones as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sabatory screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jones! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliveira.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira throws a quick counter head kick but Jones was just out of range.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones wants to clinch
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Ze Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones connects with a right hand. Oliveira shakes it off.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.#T3##TD2#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oliveira to the ground. Jones is now in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oliveira tries to escape but Jones is in control.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
Oliveira tries to control but Jones manages to take his back.#T4##SUB2#
Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jones.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is not going to allow Oliveira to sit and survive in this position.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Well, with Jones on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Oliveira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jones missing with strikes.
Oliveira covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oliveira slips under a jab.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliveira did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones working his ground and pound in the gym.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oliveira because Jones loaded up on that one.
Jones tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away. #T2#
Jones is trying to control here but Oliveira has managed to regain half guard.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oliveira looks a forlorn figure.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliveira tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oliveira?
Oliveira taking shots to the head.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones controlling from mount.
Kevin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oliveira looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Oliveira gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oliveira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Oliveira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oliveira to the mat. Oliveira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is looking to escape.
Jones is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones prevents Oliveira from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones is looking to stall here but Oliveira recovers full guard.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown #CL#
and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oliveira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oliveira is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Ze Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
A very excited looking Kevin Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Doe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Doe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Jones clinches up with Doe and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones is working for takedown but Doe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kevin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Doe.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Doe's takedown attempt.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones is working for takedown but Doe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Doe
Doe is trying to control but can't.
Doe is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
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.
Doe gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doe dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Doe
Jones trying to control the position here.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Doe is stalling in the full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Doe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Doe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Jones is pulling down on Doe's head to control his posture.
Doe won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Doe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Doe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Doe
Jones trying to remain calm as Doe controls from the top position.
Jones wants to control but Doe postures up.
Jones tries to bench press Doe off him but Doe keeps the position. #T5#
Doe takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Doe#T6#
Jones wants to control but Doe is having none of it.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
Doe not doing much here.
Jones is pressing down on Doe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Doe wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doe defends well.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Doe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Doe trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doe stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (11) Doe
Jones is not content to let Doe control the position.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Doe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Doe passes into half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Doe's head to control him but Doe postures up.
Doe not doing much here.
Doe trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it. #T11#
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Doe has passed into half guard!
Doe wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doe pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Doe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jones has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
Doe postures up.
Doe won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Doe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
It looks like Doe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Doe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T14#
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doe defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking John Doe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
My spies in Gym inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Jones
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai prevents Jones from getting the reversal.#T2#
Jones tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Chai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Jones
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (2) Jones
Jones trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Jones tries to escape the position.
Chai is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (11) vs (4) Jones
Jones wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones postures up.
Chai controlling the position.#T4#
Chai continues to stall.
Chai trying to control the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
#T6##SUB2#
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.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Chai is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (7) Jones
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.#T8##SUB2#
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chai and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (15) vs (7) Jones
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai has managed to slip his arm under Jones's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jones is tapping out! Submission win for Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Majere
Majere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Majere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (6) vs (0) Majere
Jones content just to control the position here. #T1#
Jones tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Jones wants to control but Majere has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Majere is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Majere won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T2#
Jones is trying to control. Majere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Majere is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?
Majere 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 for a kimura but Majere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Majere is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Majere is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (9) vs (0) Majere#SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Majere turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (9) vs (2) Majere#T3#
Jones looking to control but Majere passes into half guard.
Majere wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Majere is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Majere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Majere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (13) vs (2) Majere
Majere trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Majere has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Jones wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Majere breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (13) vs (4) Majere
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#T5##SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Majere is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Majere in particular looking to stall.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Majere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #T8#
Majere trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Majere trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #T9#
Jones trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
Jones is trying to control but Majere manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (13) vs (7) Majere#SUB2#
Majere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Majere is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T10#
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Majere manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jones to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jones (13) vs (10) Majere
Jones looking very determined here, making life difficult for Majere.
#SUB2#
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Majere. #SUB2#
Majere patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jones manages to reverse the position and now he's in Majere's guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (15) vs (10) Majere
Majere wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Majere looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#T11#
Majere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (15) vs (12) Majere
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Majere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Majere defends easily.
#SUB#
Jones has an active guard here but Majere has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Majere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Majere has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Majere is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Majere trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (15) vs (15) Majere#T14#
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jones gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jones takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
A very excited looking Kevin Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Puma!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Puma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Puma
Puma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Puma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jones has his foot on Puma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puma works his way back into a safe position though.
Puma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Puma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Puma wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Puma has control of the leg.
Puma trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Puma passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Puma#T1#
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Puma controls the position.#SUB2#
Puma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Puma keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Puma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is not content to let Puma control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Puma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puma trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Puma working away.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puma off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (5) Puma#T3##SUB#
Puma showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Jones is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Puma with him. Puma is trying to defend but Jones has an arm under the chin now! Puma grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Jones!
A less than humble Kevin Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1017 Hawk v Tungsten
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch but McConnell is having none of it.
McConnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
As Jones looks to move away, McConnell throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McConnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
McConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. McConnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from McConnell misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by McConnell!
Jones throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones looks winded!#KD#
McConnell drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so McConnell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.#T1##KD#
McConnell 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 McConnell finish him?!
#ROC#Jones is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kevin Jones's cut even more.
McConnell fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jones out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dalton McConnell!
An intense looking Dalton McConnell took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm not getting any younger, my chance of fighting for a belt is pretty slim so I'm here to entertain and give the people crazy fights, KOs, comeback wins,no matter the Result i will bring in the action'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jones cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Jones trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Johnson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
My spies in Gym inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johnson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Jones content just to control the position here.
Johnson tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Jones shoots and misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses the jab.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones misses the jab.#T1##TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Jones postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson looking to control.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Jones won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Johnson trying to control the position.
Jones pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head. #T3#
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stops Johnson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Johnson throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#TD2#
Johnson tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Jones wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Johnson regains half guard, as Jones was trying to land strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Jones prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Jones ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones misses with a takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Johnson misses. #CL2#
Jones has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
An out of breath Manny Johnson 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:
WVT 130: Account v Peterson
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Korppila cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Korppila can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones cracks Korppila with a big elbow. #ROC2#Korppila is rocked!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korppila keeps working. #SUB2#
Jones has an Americana. Korppila didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Jones!
A very excited looking Kevin Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Tom Korppila was interviewed post fight and said 'Well didn’t that suck? He may have beaten me, but could he outwrestle a bear? I don’t think so.'. |
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Event:
WVT 114: Siale v Madkhao
Date: Jun 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Morgan tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. #CL#
Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Morgan tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morgan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
Morgan throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Morgan throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arthur Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.#T1#
Jones misses with a takedown
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Arthur Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morgan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morgan counters with a head kick.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Morgan lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Morgan takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Jones is rocked!#T2##CL#
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jones's jaw. Jones's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Morgan does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Morgan!
Arthur Morgan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WVT 105: Assndrop v Souza
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Alexandrov has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Alexandrov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Jones pulls Alexandrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Alexandrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Alexandrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexandrov tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Alexandrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones works his way into side control.
My spies in Gym inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Alexandrov pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov is letting Jones control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.
Jones controls the position from side control.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Alexandrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Jones landing strikes.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Alexandrov tries to improve position but can't.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones staying calm.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.#T4#
Jones cracks Alexandrov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Alexandrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alexandrov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WVT 93: Mahogany v Ignatov
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva controlling Jones's posture.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva stalling. #T1#
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Silva looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#Kevin Jones's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT2#Kevin Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?#CUT2#Jeez, Kevin Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Silva!
Alex Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 86: Surianglek v Marko
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Voin moves into the clinch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Voin after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Jones has clasped his hands together around Voin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Voin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones looking to control but Voin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voin is trying to escape the mount.
Jones throwing strikes here but Voin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Voin looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to control but Voin wriggling away. #T2#
Jones landing punches.
Jones is trying to control here but Voin has managed to regain half guard.
Voin is holding on to half guard well.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Voin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Voin defending well.
Jones is thwarting Voin's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Voin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Voin wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Voin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Voin'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.
Jones trying to control the action but Voin is working from the bottom.
Jones controlling the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Voin trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones wants to take a breather but Voin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Voin tries to clinch up
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #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 Voin!
Voin is not content to let Jones control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voin being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin 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#
Voin slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Voin had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.#TD#
Voin scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Voin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Jones stops Voin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Voin's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Jones tries to hold on but Voin pushes him away.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Voin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Voin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Voin looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Voin maintains control.
Jones wants to hold on but Voin pushes him away.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones regains half guard.
Voin is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Voin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is pressing down on Voin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones looks to land a combination but Voin avoids it well.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voin.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Voin counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Voin drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Voin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#T4##TD#
Voin is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Voin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Voin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Voin stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones is trying to keep Voin in close.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones controlling Voin's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zima Voin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Voin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jones is stalling here. Voin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Voin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voin slows the pace down.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Voin takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones is being controlled here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones tries to buck Voin off but Voin is having none of it.
Voin taking a breather here.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Voin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones trying to hold on to Voin's head to control him but Voin postures up.
Jones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jones is looking to control Voin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Voin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Voin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Voin on the side of the head.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Voin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones misses with a hook. Voin ducked under it nicely.
Jones scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Voin has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Voin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Voin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4##TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones trying to control from half guard but Voin is working away.
Voin is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Jones looks to land a strike but Voin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to control from the top but Voin keeps moving.
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 Zima Voin.
I think Voin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zima Voin!
During a confident post fight interview, Zima Voin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Waterfall Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterfall Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Waterfall Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Waterfall Jr is keeping the position.
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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Waterfall Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Waterfall Jr pushes a forearm under Jones's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Free Waterfall Jr!
Our winner, Free Waterfall Jr, 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:
ENIGMA 146
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Ginger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Ginger's head.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ginger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Ginger just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones jabs at Ginger's body.
Ginger throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ginger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a hook but Ginger avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Ginger throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Ginger throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a jab when Ginger was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginger.
Jones walks into a jab.
Ginger cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginger cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Ginger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab by Ginger.#T1#
Jones misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Ginger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ginger cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#That has opened up Kevin Jones's cut even more.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ginger but Ginger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ginger pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Ginger in a clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ginger is defending well.
Jones jumps guard but Ginger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Haitian Ginger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.#TD2#
Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ginger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Ginger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginger stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T2#
Jones is controlling Ginger's posture.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ginger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Ginger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ginger being controlled here momentarily.
Jones is trying to hold Ginger in close to prevent damage but Ginger has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Ginger wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jones tries to hold on but Ginger postures up.
Jones holds on, trying desperately to control.
Jones tries to hold on but Ginger pushes him away. #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 is looking to improve his position but Ginger isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones wants to hold on but Ginger pushes him away.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haitian Ginger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ginger back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones tries to clinch up but Ginger circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a jab when Ginger was well out of range.
Ginger connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ginger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones taking a break here but Ginger is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jones throws a strike but Ginger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ginger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginger manages to get back to half guard.
Ginger is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones working his ground and pound in the gym.#T1#
Jones trying to advance position but Ginger counters by regaining guard.
Jones passes Ginger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ginger won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ginger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ginger is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ginger is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Ginger is defending the position.
Jones trying to control the action but Ginger is working from the bottom.
Ginger is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones trying to control but Ginger is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
It looks like Ginger has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ginger is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Ginger back into the cage.
Ginger pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Ginger.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ginger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Haitian Ginger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Ginger trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ginger into the cage.
Ginger scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #T4#
Ginger lands with a short shot to the head.
Ginger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ginger is defending well.
Ginger lands with a left to the head.
Ginger pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ginger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Ginger.
Ginger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ginger lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Ginger.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
Ginger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ginger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Ginger works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Ginger lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Ginger.
Ginger stalling the fight.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Ginger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haitian Ginger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones shoots and misses #KD#
and Ginger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Ginger lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ginger lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jones up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ginger from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jones's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haitian Ginger!
An out of breath Haitian Ginger 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:
ENIGMA 139
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slice keeping his opponent close.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slice's legs. #SUB#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Slice!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones wants to control the pace but Slice is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Jones working Slice over with strikes here.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones working Slice over with strikes here. #ROC#Slice is rocked!
Jones postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Slice badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jones around the waist but Jones pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jones is the winner by TKO! Jones jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 132 SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Nelson Biederman has been cut.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Biederman counters with a leg kick.
Biederman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biederman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biederman connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Biederman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Biederman can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Biederman is defending well.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Biederman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biederman is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biederman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is looking to control Biederman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biederman. #T1#
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Biederman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Biederman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biederman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biederman cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Biederman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biederman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Biederman wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Biederman preventing the sweep. #T2#
Biederman looking to pass the guard.
Biederman throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biederman stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones prevents Biederman from improving position.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Biederman keeps moving and retains side control.
Biederman wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Biederman scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Jones tries to bench press Biederman off him but Biederman keeps the position.
Biederman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biederman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biederman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Biederman stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Biederman is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biederman is one step ahead there.
Biederman postures up.
#T4#
Biederman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Biederman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biederman's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Biederman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones passes Biederman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Biederman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Biederman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
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 Nelson Biederman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nelson Biederman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Biederman.
Biederman scores with a hook.
Biederman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biederman wants it to stay on the feet.
Biederman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Biederman scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biederman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD#
Biederman dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Biederman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biederman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biederman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biederman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is trying to keep Biederman in close.
#T1#
Jones is controlling Biederman's posture.
Biederman forces his way into half guard.
Biederman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Biederman trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biederman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Biederman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Biederman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biederman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Biederman is proving a slippery customer.
Biederman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biederman scores with punches from side control.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Biederman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Biederman working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Biederman landing punches.
Biederman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Biederman postures up.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Biederman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Biederman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Biederman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biederman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biederman.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Biederman trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biederman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biederman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones wants to control but Biederman postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Biederman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Biederman's cut.
That's time! Biederman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Biederman's corner calls for a 1-2. Biederman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biederman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Biederman connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Biederman 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 stuns Biederman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biederman misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Biederman.
Biederman stuffs the takedown.
Biederman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Biederman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Biederman lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biederman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Biederman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biederman looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Biederman pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biederman is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Biederman circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson Biederman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Biederman.
Jones takes one on the button.#TD2#
Biederman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Biederman wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Biederman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Kevin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Biederman working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Biederman keeps moving.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Biederman.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Biederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Biederman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Biederman.
Nelson Biederman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biederman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biederman, who protects the arm well.
Biederman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Biederman is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones wants to control from the top but Biederman keeps moving.
Biederman wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones won't allow Biederman to sweep him here.
Biederman keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Biederman trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson Biederman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Biederman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Biederman's head.
Jones is in close to Biederman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Jones.
I think Biederman 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Biederman!
Nelson Biederman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 130
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rounded connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rounded smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rounded missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rounded throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Rounded tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rounded manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rounded lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rounded.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rounded.#TD#
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Rounded's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rounded swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.#T1#
Jones postures up in Rounded's guard and throws a big left but Rounded blocks it.
Rounded has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Rounded has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rounded wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Rounded keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rounded looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rounded won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rounded wants to get back to full guard.
Rounded moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rounded keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Rounded is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Rounded looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rounded works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rounded wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Rounded not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Rounded is keeping the position.#T3#
Jones postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rounded is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rounded's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rounded struggling a bit here.
Jones wants to control but Rounded is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##ES2#
Rounded throws Jones to one side and escapes!
Rounded swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rounded doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones wants to sweep here but Rounded controlling him for the moment.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rounded must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rounded trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Kevin Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rounded moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rounded moves away.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones defending well as Rounded loads up on a big left hand.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rounded can do to turn this around?
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rounded.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rounded follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Well Rounded seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rounded throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rounded tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rounded throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
As Rounded looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Rounded just gets out of the way.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rounded circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a hook but Rounded avoids it easily.
Rounded misses with an uppercut.
Rounded avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well Rounded is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rounded avoids it really well and circles away.
Rounded tries to clinch up.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rounded manages to avoid it.
Rounded throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Rounded throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Nice sprawl there from Rounded as Jones shoots in.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rounded finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Rounded misses with a looping left.
Rounded leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rounded misses with a straight left.
Rounded looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rounded scores with a nice strike.
Rounded missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones tries for a takedown but Rounded sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rounded misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
#T2#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rounded.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Jones clinches.
Rounded is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Rounded is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Rounded's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rounded is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rounded misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Rounded tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Rounded.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rounded wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Jones has hold of one of Rounded's legs. Rounded is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rounded wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Rounded wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rounded swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
Kevin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rounded is not content to let Jones control the position.
Rounded tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
Jones not doing much here.
Rounded won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones prevents Rounded from improving his position.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rounded!
Rounded wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Rounded manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rounded taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Rounded tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rounded is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Jones will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rounded tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Rounded's guard.
Jones trying to control but Rounded is working from the bottom.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rounded sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rounded is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rounded doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones. #T1#
Rounded desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones prevents Rounded from improving his position.
Jones winds up and cracks Rounded with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rounded with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rounded trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Rounded is defending well.
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones stalling.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
Rounded is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Rounded is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rounded circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones slips under a jab.
Rounded tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well Rounded has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rounded misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rounded missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rounded.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Rounded is just out of range.
Rounded scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rounded throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
#TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones controls the position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rounded is looking to reverse the position.
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rounded will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rounded is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rounded slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rounded being controlled here, momentarily.
Rounded can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones works over Wilson with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB#
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones trying to control the position.
#T1#
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
I've been told that Wilson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Jones wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Jones working a defensive guard but Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson trying to control the pace.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Wilson's back. He's all about the action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Jones misses with a left hand
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#CL2#
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #TD#
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control from Wilson's half guard. Wilson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson 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.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson 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.
A close round but Blade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
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#
Wilson throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Wilson clinches.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilson down to the mat. Wilson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Wilson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kevin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Wilson won't be happy about that! #T2#
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilson's face.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilson is looking to escape.
Wilson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jones's lack of action.
Jones wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones throwing strikes here but Wilson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling from mount. #T4##SUB#
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wilson is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones looking to finish Wilson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wilson!
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones thuds a left hand into Wilson's body.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Kevin Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones misses with a right hand
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with a hook
and Wilson counters with a big left hand that crumples Jones! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blade Wilson!
Blade Wilson 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:
ENIGMA 124
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant 's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryant 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling from the top position. #T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Bryant is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bryant is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bryant is looking to reverse the position.
Jones is staying tight to Bryant 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bryant prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Jones cracks Bryant with a big elbow.
Bryant is trying to get back to his feet.
Bryant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Bryant stops Jones from passing to mount. #SUB#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones working the ground and pound. #T4#
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones advances to mount.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Bryant 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones works Bryant 's body with a nice hook.
Bryant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant is looking to clinch. #TD#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Bryant tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones advances to mount.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bryant is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jones looking to control but Bryant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Bryant defends it well.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Bryant tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Jones lands with some strikes.
Bryant is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bryant taking shots to the head. #ES2#
Bryant bucks Jones off and manages to get back to his feet! #TD#
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Bryant 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Kevin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones cracks Bryant with a solid left hand.#T3#
Bryant is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones prevents Bryant from getting back to his feet.
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Bryant is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.
Jones stands up over Bryant , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones cracks Bryant with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones winds up and cracks Bryant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Jones is controlling the pace.
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.
Ground and pound from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bean Bryant '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#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant .
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Jones.#TD#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bryant to the ground. Jones is now in Bryant 's guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones passes Bryant 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones controlling from mount.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones trying to control but Bryant is having none of it. #SUB#
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Bryant is in no mood to give up.
You get the feeling that Bryant really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bryant is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones prevents Bryant from getting the reversal.
Jones controlling from mount. #T3#
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bryant 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bean Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bryant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 116
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Balogun in a clinch.
#TD2#
Jones is trying to trip Balogun. He has hold of a leg but Balogun is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Balogun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balogun is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Balogun tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balogun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones cracks Balogun with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones controls the position.
Balogun is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balogun regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jones's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Balogun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is taking a breather. Balogun 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balogun tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Balogun!
Balogun taking shots to the head.
Balogun takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Balogun is rocked!
Balogun is trying to escape the mount but Jones keeps good control and instead manages to take Balogun's back.
Oh Balogun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones lands strikes from the back and Balogun isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 103
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Nasir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nasir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nasir scores with a nice strike.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nasir throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nasir lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Nasir catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nasir swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nasir. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Nasir gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Nasir manages to retain guard.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nasir is keeping the position for now.
Jones stays in close to Nasir's body and controls the position.
Nasir wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jones passes Nasir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nasir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.#SUB2#
Nasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is trying to control. Nasir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Nasir is defending well.
Nasir tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nasir sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones wants to control but Nasir is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Nasir 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is looking to advance position but Nasir won't allow it.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Nasir actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nasir is looking to get to half guard.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nasir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Jones tries to control but Nasir wriggling away.
Nasir working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Nasir defends it well.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones scoring with strikes but Nasir is staying in there. #SUB#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Nasir defends it well.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nasir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nasir keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones looking to control but Nasir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nasir can't escape the position.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nasir hang on?
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Nasir frees his head quite easily.
Nasir manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nasir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control. Nasir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nasir defend it? Jones steps over the head and cranks it - Nasir is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kevin Jones waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 90
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Draven misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Draven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Draven digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Draven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Draven counters with a nice uppercut.
Draven throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Draven counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Draven.
Draven throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Draven misses with a straight left.
Draven throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws the left hand but Draven avoids the punch easily.
Draven punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Draven.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draven to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Draven's head but Draven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Draven pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Draven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Draven lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Draven misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Draven is looking to improve his position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Draven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Draven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Draven looking for submissions off his back.
Draven is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Draven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Draven is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Draven is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draven's head.
Draven desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draven's head. #T3#
Jones is keen to just control but Draven is a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control from Draven's half guard. Draven has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Draven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#SUB2#
Draven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Draven looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Draven looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Draven! #REVB#
Draven is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Draven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones stops Draven from passing to mount.
Jones tries to buck Draven off but Draven is having none of it.
Jones stops Draven from passing to mount.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Draven wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
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#
A left lands for Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Draven moved out of range.
Draven lands with a nice body kick.
Draven connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Draven is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Draven sees it coming and defends easily.
Draven is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Draven defends it well.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Draven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Draven tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Draven is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones moves nicely into side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Draven defends.
Draven is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Draven sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones trying to control the action but Draven is working from the bottom.
Draven tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Draven can't do much from the bottom here.
Draven tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones taking a break here but Draven is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Draven wants to get back to full guard.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Draven takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kevin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draven is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Draven trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draven is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Draven's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Draven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Draven.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Draven. Draven circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Draven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Draven slips the punch.
Draven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Draven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Draven throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Draven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Draven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Draven as Jones shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draven to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Draven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draven jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Draven moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Draven slips under a jab.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Draven 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.#TD#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Draven's head but Draven avoids it well.
Draven tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries to move to mount but Draven blocks the move with his legs.
Draven wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Draven is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Draven works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Draven tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones wants to control but Draven is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Draven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones not doing much here.
Draven trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Draven is working away. #T3##SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Draven sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Draven is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Draven moves out of range.
Jones sizes up Draven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draven scores with a punch to the head.
Draven misses with a hook.
Draven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Draven cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Draven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones dives in and grabs Draven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Draven pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Draven connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Draven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Draven connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Draven.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Draven slips the punch.
Draven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Draven tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Draven connects with a solid leg kick.
Draven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Draven backpedaling.
Draven walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Draven lands a jab to the head.
Eric Draven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Draven.
Jones slips a straight right by Draven.
Draven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Draven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
Eric Draven thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 78
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blanco!
Blanco is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Blanco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
You get the feeling that Blanco really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blanco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blanco!
Blanco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blanco defends it well.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blanco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blanco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blanco is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones throws a strike but Blanco avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blanco's head.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blanco missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blanco misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab from Jones.#CUT2#It looks like Gerardo Blanco has been cut.
Jones slips under a jab.
Blanco misses the jab.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Blanco moved out of range nicely.
Blanco catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws out a counter right but Blanco avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Blanco loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones throws a hook but Blanco avoids it easily.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Blanco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones avoids the body shot from Blanco.
Nice cross by Blanco.
Blanco misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Blanco's head coaches at LET Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blanco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blanco throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blanco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Blanco keeps moving.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kevin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones throwing shots but Blanco is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Blanco is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Jones wants to pass the guard but Blanco is defending well.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Blanco wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3##SUB2#
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Blanco is in no mood to give up.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blanco because Jones loaded up on that one.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blanco can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Blanco breaks from the clinch.
Blanco misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blanco misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones moves out of range as Blanco strikes.
Jones jabs at Blanco's body.
Blanco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Blanco is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blanco wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones just leaning against Blanco, taking a breather. #BC#
Blanco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blanco lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Blanco moved out of range.
Jones connects with a jab.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blanco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones. #T1##SUB2#
Blanco is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones is trying to control. Blanco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blanco is looking to escape.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blanco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones cracks Blanco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blanco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerardo Blanco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Blanco misses the jab.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Blanco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blanco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gerardo Blanco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Blanco misses with a straight right.
Blanco walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blanco with a body shot.
Blanco misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands with a straight right. Blanco didn't see that one coming.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Blanco.
Blanco lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blanco to the mat! Blanco manages to get full guard.
Jones is standing up over Blanco. Blanco looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Jones is staying tight to Blanco's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blanco, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Gerardo Blanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kevin Jones made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2
Date: Jan 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Wife.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wife.
Third Wife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings for the body but Wife moves out of range.
Jones swings for the body but Wife moves out of range.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
Wife moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Wife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Wife 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 lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wife loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wife.
Wife dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
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.
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!
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Wife.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Wife digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wife sprawls well. Wife wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Wife throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Wife's head but Wife sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Wife throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wife throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wife jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wife misses with a body shot.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wife scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Wife jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wife.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wife! But no joy.#KD2#
Wife cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wife has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!#CUT2#Kevin Jones's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wife walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jones drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wife swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jones's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Wife!
A less than humble Third Wife misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 61
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Danger avoids the body shot from Jones.
Danger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Danger up against the cage.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Jones has Danger pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Danger tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Danger's guard.
Danger looking for a sweep. Not yet Danger, not yet.
Danger pulls Jones in to control the position.
Danger keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Danger controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Danger wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danger wants to get back to full guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to control but Danger is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jones is working for a kimura but Danger is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Danger is working away.
Danger is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones is trying to control. Danger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
Danger misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Danger lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Danger lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danger was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Danger looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Danger is just out of range.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Jones moved 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 Danger!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to move to mount but Danger blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Danger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Danger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Danger.#T4#
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Danger is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Danger is just out of range.
Danger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Jones rushes Danger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Danger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Danger rather than just go for the knockout.
Danger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Danger connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger connects with a crisp jab.
Danger blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danger throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Danger swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Danger looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Danger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Danger moves away and avoids it.
Danger misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danger's hands.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Danger ducks down to avoid it.
Danger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danger throws a big shot that misses.
Danny Danger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones looks to clinch
and Danger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Danger. Those never looked like landing.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Danger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones throws a hook but Danger avoids it easily.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws the left hand but Danger avoids the punch easily.
Danger defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Danger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A good leg kick by Danger.
Danger cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danger misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Danger shakes him off and moves away.
Danger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones tries to clinch there but Danger circles away.
Danger keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Danger pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones swings for the body but Danger moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Danger has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Danger lands a jab.
Danger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Danger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danny Danger is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Danger.
Jones tries to clinch but Danger moves out of range.
Danger slips a jab from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Danger circles away.
Danger staying out of range there.
Danger lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Danger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Danger holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Danger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Danger tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones wants to control the pace but Danger is squirming around nicely.
Kevin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danger tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
Good shot there by Danger.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Danger.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Danger avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
Danger throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that Danger ducks under and follows up with a left that Danger also avoids with ease.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Danger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Danger throws a shot to the body.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Danger lands a jab.
Danger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danger lands a body shot.
Danger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danger thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Danger finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Danger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danger throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Danger.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.
Danger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Danger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Danger is just out of range.#T2#
Danger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Danger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Danger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Danger.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Danger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Danger's guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones trying to control but Danger is working from the bottom.
Danger is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Danger looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
#T3#
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danger!
Danger wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones wants to control the pace but Danger is squirming around nicely.
Danger looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T4##SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Danger is on top in guard.
Jones is trying to keep Danger in close.
Jones wants to stand but Danger is controlling the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Danger slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Danger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danger 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Danger!
A very excited looking Danny Danger 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:
BKFC 19 - Bottura vs Silver
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Dong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dong.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong feints the counter takedown.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Dong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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.
Dong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones clobbers Dong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jones defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Dong with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Dong's guard.
Dong pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dong trying to control the position.
#T2#
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Dong manages to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Jones is looking to advance position but Dong won't allow it. #SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is thwarting Dong's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
Dong wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Dong is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jones clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Dong slips a jab from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong motions for Jones to come forward. Dong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Jones swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Dong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Dong wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Dong is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dong tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones controls the position.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Dong struggling a bit here.#T2#
Dong is looking for a sweep.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Jones trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
Dong tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dong, who protects the arm well.
Kevin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Dong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dong sneaks back into half guard.
Dong is controlling Jones's trapped leg to prevent Jones from advancing to side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Dong wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Dong is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Dong avoids it well and moves away.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
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 hard body shot but it just misses.
And Dong tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Dong is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Dong's guard.
Dong pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Dong is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Jones postures up.
Dong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dong slips under a jab from Jones.
Dong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dong shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Dong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Dong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Dong avoids the body shot from Jones.
Dong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Kevin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Dong.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dong is being controlled here.
Dong is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Jones staying calm.#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dong is trying to improve his position.
Dong struggling a bit here.
Jones controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Alan Jenkins has been cut.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Jenkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jenkins throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Jenkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jenkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones 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.
Jones has a hand on Jenkins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jenkins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Jenkins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones!
Jones wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jenkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Jenkins's legs - danger averted.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jenkins has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jenkins has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jenkins defend it? Jones steps over the head and cranks it - Jenkins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones lands with a straight right. Neer didn't see that one coming.
Neer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Neer's guard.
Neer wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Neer is defending the position.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neer keeps working.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Neer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones trying to control the action but Neer is working from the bottom.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Neer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neer is trying to control but can't.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Neer defends it. #SUB2#
Jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Neer defend it? Jones steps over the head and cranks it - Neer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Jones! |
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