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Event:
KIFC 57
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Jones feints and as McCoy raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoy has wrist control.
Jones pushes down on McCoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones trying to pass the guard but McCoy defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
#T1#
Jones trying to mount his opponent but McCoy defends it.
Jones controlling the action here.
McCoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but McCoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones wants to take McCoy's back here but McCoy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Jones is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! McCoy is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Jones! |
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Event:
KIFC 48
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ladd scores with a nice strike.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ladd's waist but Ladd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Ashton Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ladd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ladd is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
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 thows a huge punch but Ladd dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Ladd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ladd tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#T1#
Ladd trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ladd tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Ladd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ladd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones wants to control but Ladd is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones goes for a double leg but Ladd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ladd continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ladd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Ladd is defending well.
Ladd is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ladd is not content to let Jones control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Ladd is defending well.
Jones controls the position.
Ladd stops Jones from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Ladd is defending well.
Ladd is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ladd regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ladd actively working from the bottom here.
Ladd keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ladd is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ladd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. #TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ladd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ladd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ladd is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ladd gets back to full guard.
Ladd keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ladd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Jones trying to control but Ladd is working from the bottom.
Ladd can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ladd gets back to full guard.
Ladd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Ladd is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ladd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Ladd is retaining full guard. #T2#
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Ladd has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jones should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ladd has tightened it up now! Jones should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ashton Ladd! |
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Event:
KIFC 39
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Daxton wants to clinch.#TD#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Daxton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daxton on the ground.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daxton is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daxton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daxton being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Daxton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daxton is holding on for now.
Jones is trying to control. Daxton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daxton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Daxton defends the submission attempt.
Daxton gets full guard.
Daxton can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Daxton actively working from the bottom here.
Daxton is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daxton is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Daxton is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Daxton is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Daxton is still trying to improve position.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daxton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Daxton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Daxton extends and breaks Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Daxton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton! |
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Event:
KIFC 28
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xin Yi as he avoids it easily.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Xin Yi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Xin Yi is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xin Yi down to the mat. Xin Yi 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 Matt Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xin Yi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Matt Jones has been cut.
Xin Yi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Xin Yi had a free shot at his head there.
Xin Yi throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xin Yi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xin Yi counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jing Xin Yi! |
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Event:
KIFC 19
Date: Mar 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taylor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Taylor prevents Jones from improving position. #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 happy to just control the position for now.
Taylor tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1##SUB#
Taylor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Taylor has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Taylor.
Taylor wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free. #SUB#
Jones has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Taylor! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jones gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Jones! |
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Event:
KIFC 11
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Kasap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasap slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kasap misses. #TD#
Jones feints and as Kasap raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kasap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kasap wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to advance position but Kasap won't allow it. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Kasap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasap sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kasap tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kasap tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Kasap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kasap wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#T2#
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasap defends it well.
Kasap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is thwarting Kasap's attempts to control the position.
Kasap is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jones is staying active.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kasap defending well though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasap keeps working. #T3#
Kasap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Kasap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Kasap trying to control from the bottom.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones not doing much here.
#SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
#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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Kasap is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasap as he jumps to the side.
Jones fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kasap's half guard.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasap defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kasap tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kasap 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Kasap trying to control but Jones postures up.
#T1#
Jones content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matt Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasap trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Kasap is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasap sees it coming and defends easily.
Kasap is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kasap is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Kasap wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasap trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kasap tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kasap because Jones loaded up on that one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kasap can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kasap wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Kasap wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
#SUB#
Jones working for a submission but Kasap is keeping him at bay.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kasap is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Kasap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Kasap manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Kasap is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kasap to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kasap shrugs it off.
Kasap is looking to get to half guard.
Kasap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kasap working to try and regain half guard.
Jones trying to control but Kasap is having none of it. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Kasap is having none of it. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Kasap is having none of it.
Kasap tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB#
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kasap manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kasap, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kasap knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasap sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kasap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Kasap, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Kasap against the cage but Kasap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kasap swivels and escapes.
Kasap tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kasap sprawls and moves away.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kasap sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kasap.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kasap sprawls well. Kasap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kasap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasap gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Kasap is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasap avoid being mounted?
Jones wants to control but Kasap is keeping him busy.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.#SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Kasap is defending it quite comfortably.
Kasap desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kasap is not content to let Jones control the position.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Kasap trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kasap gets full guard.
Kasap working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kasap keeps moving.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones trying to control but Kasap is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasap misses with a hook.
Jones slips under a jab from Kasap.
Matt Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matt Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasap tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Kasap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones slips under a jab from Kasap.#TD#
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kasap working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
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.
Kasap working a defensive guard here.
Kasap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Kasap is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasap is retaining full guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Jones! |
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Event:
KIFC 4
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Android.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Android enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Android manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Android throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. #TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Android is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Android utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Jones stands up from Android's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Android lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones avoids the head kick by Android.
#T1#
Android throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones blocks a head kick by Android.
Android displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Android throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Island Android is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Android sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matt Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Android is defending well.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Android is working away.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Android is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Android wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#T2#
Android is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Android has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Android knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones tries for a kimura but Android is defending well. #T3#
Jones takes a little break here. Android wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Android is defending well. #SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Android is defending well.
Android dodges the ground and pound from Jones.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Android can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Android has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Android is defending well.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Android dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Android misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
#TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Android looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Android can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control the position but Android is working away.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SU#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Android to his feet.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Android manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Android tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Android scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Android throws a head kick that misses.
Android throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Android's waist but Android gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Android throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Android tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Android manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jones looks for a takedown but Android sprawls well.
And Android tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Android throws a head kick that misses.
Android throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Android!
Android tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones looking to control but Android is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Android is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Android doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Android manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Android from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Android wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Android wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Android slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Android doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Android manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones wants to stand but Android is controlling the position.
Android 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 Android can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Android 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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Android is not content to let Jones control the position.#SUB#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Android defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Android wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Island Android will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Android thows a leg kick but Jones checks it #TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Android fights it but they end up in guard.
Android trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Android isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Android on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!#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! #SU#
Jones decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Android pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Android throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Android defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.#T1##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!#SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Android is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Jones stands up.
Android stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Jones feints and as Android raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Android wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Android trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones prevents Android from improving his position.
Jones wants to take a breather but Android is having none of it.
Matt Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Android sees it coming and defends easily.
Android wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Android has managed to free his arm - good work.
Android is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
#T3##SUB#
Jones is working to tighten his grip on Android's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Android has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jones is really squeezing tight and eventually Android passes out! Jones breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Jones! |
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Event:
KIFC 1 The Beginning
Date: Jan 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCocker swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
McCocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCocker sprawls well. McCocker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from McCocker misses. #TD#
Jones feints and as McCocker raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
McCocker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.#SUB2#
McCocker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCocker is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break McCocker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB2#
McCocker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to pass the guard but McCocker is keeping the position.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McCocker 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 preventing the sweep.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCocker working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
McCocker working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! McCocker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCocker manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into McCocker's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones wants to pass the guard but McCocker is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones tries to stand and escape but McCocker is controlling the position. #T3#
McCocker trying to control but Jones postures up.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but McCocker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
McCocker is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McCocker looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is trying to control. McCocker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones wants to stand up but McCocker is controlling the position.
Jones thows a huge punch but McCocker dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but McCocker is defending well.
McCocker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCocker.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
McCocker is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Jones is sitting in close to McCocker's body. McCocker has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jones is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jones is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McCocker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris McCocker! |
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