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Event:
EMPIRE FN9
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Jones pushes Dinler up against the cage in a clinch.
Dinler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Dinler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Dinler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones slips a jab from Dinler.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Dinler looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones throws a jab when Dinler was well out of range.
Dinler tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Dinler.
Jones moves out of range as Dinler strikes.#T1#
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinler.
Dinler sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dinler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinler throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Dinler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinler scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dinler.#T2#
Jones throws out a loose jab but Dinler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Dinler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dinler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dinler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dinler connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Dinler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones wants to clinch up but Dinler keeps it at a distance.
Dinler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones thows a leg kick but Dinler checks it
and Dinler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dinler scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Dinler counters with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Dinler.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones lands with a straight right. Dinler didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Dinler's defenses.
Dinler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dinler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dinler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones slips a jab from Dinler.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Dinler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinler looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dinler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinler scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
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 moves out of range of the leg kick from Dinler.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones wants to clinch.
Dinler throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Dinler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cilli Dinler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dinler scores with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Dinler counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Dinler misses with the combination.
Dinler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinler thinks about the counter body kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Dinler.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones scores with a hook.
Dinler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Dinler tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Dinler misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Dinler. Those never looked like landing.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones stuns Dinler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Dinler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobra Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Dinler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Dinler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cilli Dinler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dinler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Dinler misses with a double jab.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Dinler responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Dinler slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinler.
Dinler motions for Jones to come forward. Dinler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Dinler throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Dinler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones wants to clinch.
Dinler throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Dinler slips the punch.#T3#
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dinler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Dinler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dinler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Dinler slips the punch.#T4#
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Dinler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dinler thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dinler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jones rushes Dinler and presses him up against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones tries a body shot but Dinler blocks it.
Dinler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dinler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Dinler lands a knee to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cilli Dinler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with an uppercut. Dinler saw that one coming.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dinler throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dinler misses with a body kick.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Dinler misses.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dinler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Dinler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Dinler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dinler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Dinler controls the action.
#BC2#
Dinler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinler swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Dinler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones closes the distance but Dinler moves to the side
and Dinler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Dinler tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones moves out of range as Dinler throws a body kick.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinler connects with the punch.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to clinch.
Dinler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Dinler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Dinler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinler on the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dinler - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dinler. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Dinler unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones tries to clinch but Dinler is having none of it.
Dinler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dinler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinler blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinler! But no joy.
Dinler throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Dinler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dinler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a combination
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Dinler has him pinned against the cage.
Dinler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Dinler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Cobra Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Dinler is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cilli Dinler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dinler 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilli Dinler!
After winning the bout, Cilli Dinler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Isaiah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Isaiah drops back down to his feet.
Isaiah scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Isaiah's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Isaiah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cobra Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
Isaiah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Isaiah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isaiah moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Isaiah! But no joy.
Isaiah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1##CL2#
Isaiah closes the distance and clinches.
Isaiah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Isaiah. Isaiah gets slowly back to his feet.
Isaiah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Isaiah.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Isaiah saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Isaiah gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Isaiah blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Isaiah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Isaiah's knee but Isaiah avoids it well.
Isaiah moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.#T2##CL#
Isaiah gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Isaiah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Isaiah gets slowly back to his feet.
Isaiah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Isaiah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Isaiah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Isaiah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Isaiah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Jones clinches up with Isaiah and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isaiah throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Isaiah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Isaiah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones takes a swing at Isaiah's ribcage but misses.
Isaiah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Isaiah fails with a takedown attempt.
Isaiah looks winded!
Isaiah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.#T4#
Isaiah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones stuns Isaiah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
enabling Isaiah to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isaiah fails to land the takedown.
Jones throws a leg kick but Isaiah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Isaiah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Isaiah has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Isaiah won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cobra Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones looks to land a combination but Isaiah avoids it well.
Isaiah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones is looking to wear down Isaiah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roman Isaiah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Isaiah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isaiah off to one side.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Isaiah.
Jones tries to work over Isaiah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Isaiah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cobra Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Isaiah misses with a body punch.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Isaiah avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #BC2#
Isaiah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there #CL2#
and Isaiah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones is trying to push Isaiah away but Isaiah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Isaiah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Isaiah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Isaiah manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws the left hand but Isaiah avoids the punch easily.
Jones closes the distance but Isaiah moves to the side
and Isaiah counters with a two punch combo.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isaiah is breathing heavily.
Isaiah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.#T2#
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Isaiah under the eye.
Isaiah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isaiah off to one side.
A jab from Jones misses.
Isaiah throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isaiah sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Jones rushes Isaiah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Isaiah moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones misses the jab.
Isaiah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Isaiah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Isaiah was not able to check. #T3#
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Isaiah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Isaiah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isaiah moves away.
Isaiah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Isaiah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
A big right from Jones misses.
Isaiah drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Isaiah shoots in.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Isaiah slips under a jab.
Isaiah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Isaiah ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Isaiah misses with a body kick.
Jones catches Isaiah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Cobra Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Isaiah moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Isaiah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isaiah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Isaiah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones throws a right hand that Isaiah ducks under and follows up with a left that Isaiah also avoids with ease.
And Isaiah tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A bone on bone clash there as Isaiah blocks the leg kick.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Isaiah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Isaiah.
Nice cross by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cobra Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Isaiah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isaiah is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Isaiah avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries to stall but Isaiah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Isaiah slowing the pace effectively.
Isaiah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Cobra Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Isaiah.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Isaiah has him pressed against the cage.
Isaiah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Isaiah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Jones. #BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Jones throws a hook but Isaiah avoids it easily.
Isaiah tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isaiah can do to turn this around?
Jones closes the distance but Isaiah moves to the side
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Isaiah is out of range.
Isaiah with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Isaiah 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Isaiah walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Isaiah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Isaiah wants to stall.
Isaiah tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Isaiah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobra Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Isaiah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isaiah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Isaiah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Isaiah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones clobbers Isaiah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Isaiah is rocked!
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Isaiah saw it coming and moves away.
Isaiah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Isaiah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Isaiah on the side of the head.
Isaiah is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Isaiah.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Isaiah stumbling back into the cage.
Isaiah seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isaiah.
Isaiah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Isaiah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Isaiah.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Isaiah off balance momentarily.
Jones tries to clinch but Isaiah is having none of it.
Isaiah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones leaves Isaiah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Jones tries to clinch but Isaiah is having none of it. #CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Isaiah in a clinch.
Isaiah stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Isaiah keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Isaiah is keeping busy.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Isaiah pulls guard.
Isaiah being controlled here, momentarily.
Roman Isaiah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobra Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cobra 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cobra Jones!
A victorious Cobra Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dias. #SUB#
Dias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dias staying calm.#SUB#
Dias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Dias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dias takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Dias is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dias in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is being controlled here.
An elbow from Dias crashes against the mat.
Jones wants to control but Dias postures up.#SUB#
Dias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dias controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Jones struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Dias seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dias has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Dias postures up.#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.
Dias content just to control the position here.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dias 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.
Dias looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dias controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dias tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias dominated that round.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Dias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Dias checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dias.
Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#TD#
Dias scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dias off and has taken his back!
Dias prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dias trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Jones trying to control.
Dias trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
Dias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dias working to try and regain half guard.
Jones wants to control the pace but Dias is squirming around nicely.
Dias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Dias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dias is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
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.
Dias wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Dias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dias looking for a sweep. Not yet Dias, not yet. #T3#
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dias is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Dias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dias 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dias is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cobra Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Dias counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
Dias content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dias postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Dias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dias content just to control the position here. #T2#
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Dias isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Dias jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones pushes Dias away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dias gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Dias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Jones looking for a sweep but Dias has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dias throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dias controlling from the full mount.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Dias controlling from mount.
Dias working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Dias wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dias.
Dias content just to control the position here.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dias's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Dias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dias controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dias 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Dias! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones tests Trapperson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Trapperson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Trapperson seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Trapperson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trapperson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Trapperson is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Trapperson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trappy Trapperson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Howard does no damage.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones is standing up over Howard. Howard looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.
#REVB#
Howard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Howard is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones wants to control the pace but Howard is squirming around nicely.
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.#T1##SUB#
Howard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Jones breaks from Howard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Howard wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Howard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Howard manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jones cracks Howard with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Jones decides to stand back up.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard.
A shot to the liver by Howard. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Howard misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Howard scores with a four punch combination!
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. #T3##CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
Howard misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howard prevents it.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Howard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
#T4#
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Howard lands with a left to the head.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Howard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobra Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Howard can't break the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howard is defending well.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howard just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cobra Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones blocks a head kick by Howard.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Howard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Howard to see if he's OK.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones is putting a hurting on Howard here, landing some big shots from side control.
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.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Howard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Howard! #T1##SUB#
Jones has his feet on Howard's thighs here. He's pushed Howard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Howard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cobra Jones!
Cobra Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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