Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Taylor lands a jab.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands. #TD#
Taylor gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.#T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SUB#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Taylor 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Taylor 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. #SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Taylor 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.
Taylor is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Taylor punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor throws a hook but Jones blocks it.#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taylor jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Taylor holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taylor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Taylor looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones passes into side control, despite Taylor's attempt to control the position.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom. #T3#
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape. #T4#
Taylor wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Taylor has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jones's lack of action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor lands with a left to the head.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #T1##TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Taylor stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Caleb Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Taylor throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Taylor swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Colby Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jones tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Colby Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Jones slips a jab from Taylor.
Jones tries to clinch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones closes the distance but Taylor moves to the side
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Taylor has Jones up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Taylor gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor controlling Jones's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor. #CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch. #TD#
Taylor pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Taylor 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.
Taylor wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Taylor from improving his position.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Jones prevents Taylor from improving his position.#T1#
Jones is controlling the pace.
Taylor is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
Jones just content to control the position.
Taylor is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones has control of an arm but Taylor manages to advance to Jones's back!#T2##SUB#
Taylor is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Taylor biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Taylor.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Good control from Taylor.#T3#
Jones trying to control the hands but Taylor breaks the grip.
Taylor controlling from the back.
Jones tries to break free.
Taylor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jones doesn't escape.
Taylor is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
What can Jones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Taylor struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones can't escape the position. #SUB#
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Taylor's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor had his way with Caleb Jones in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones wants to clinch
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Taylor shakes him off and moves away.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. #T1#
Taylor thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Colby Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Taylor pulls Jones into guard. #SUB#
Taylor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Taylor 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!
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taylor is not content to let Jones control the position.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taylor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Colby Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Taylor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Taylor wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
Taylor controlling the position well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Colby Taylor 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.

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mercer darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Mercer into the cage. #CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Mercer up against the cage.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.#TD#
Jones pulls Mercer into guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Jones continues to stall.#SUB#
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones connects with a right hand. Mercer shakes it off.
Mercer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Mercer breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch. #TD#
Jones jumps guard.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercer defends well.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb 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#
Jones lands with a hook. Mercer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Mercer tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Mercer manages to avoid the attempt.
Mercer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer 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.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. #T1##TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercer 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. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Mercer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Jones has an active guard here but Mercer has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mercer controlling the action here.
Jones is staying active underneath Mercer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kadyn Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mercer dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercer darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Mercer into the cage.
Mercer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercer shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Mercer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Jones pushes Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mercer drops back down to his feet.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Jones pushes Mercer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mercer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Jones clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caleb Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mercer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Mercer is controlling the pace.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Caleb Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mercer controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Mercer against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones!

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Natta misses with a body shot.
Natta tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A slow jab from Natta misses its intended target.
A big right from Natta misses.
Natta wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Natta defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Natta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Natta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Jones misses.
Natta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Natta misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Jones rushes Natta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Natta pulls Jones into guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Natta controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Natta looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Natta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Natta throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Natta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Natta moves away from the strike by Jones.
Natta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Natta misses with a straight right.
Natta throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Natta throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Natta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Natta misses with a hook
and Natta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Natta misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Natta holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones tries a body shot but Natta blocks it.
Jones jumps guard but Natta stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natta.
Natta 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 wants to counter the offense by Natta and move into the clinch position.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Natta pushes him away.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natta.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones tries to clinch up but Natta circles away and keeps his distance.
Natta slips a jab from Jones.
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 Marco Natta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Natta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Natta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Natta.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Natta moves away and avoids it.
Natta tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Natta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Natta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Natta moved out of range.#CL#
Natta has managed to clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Natta to keep the fight standing.
Natta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Natta drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Natta 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.
Natta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Natta looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones blocks a jab.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Natta throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Jones rushes Natta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Natta has him pressed against the cage.
Natta misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.#TD#
Natta drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Jones postures up. #SUB#
Natta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Jones postures up.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Natta is keeping the position for now.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A swing and a miss from Natta.
Natta misses with a hook.
Natta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natta throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Natta moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.
Natta throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Natta throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Natta takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Natta misses the target.
Natta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Natta throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Natta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Natta swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Natta is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Natta takes the fight into the clinch.
Natta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones digs a right hand into Natta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Natta's gas tank.
Jones tries to pull guard but Natta won't allow it.
Natta is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Natta to keep the fight standing.
Natta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Natta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Natta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natta tries to clinch up.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Natta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta avoids the body shot from Jones.
Natta tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Natta misses with an uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones is looking to clinch. #T1#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Natta.
Natta 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 is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Natta's defenses.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Natta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Natta 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.
Natta 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Natta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Natta throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Natta has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Natta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Natta jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Natta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jones moves into full mount! Natta won't be happy about that!
Natta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Natta regains half guard.
Natta wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Natta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!#SUB#
Natta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Natta avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Natta 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, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marco Natta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Natta.
Marco Natta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Jones tries to escape but Natta has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Natta slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Natta gets his hands free.
What can Jones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jones tries to roll but Natta sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natta biding his time, looking for the opening.
Natta is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Natta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Natta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caleb Jones.
I think Natta 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
A very excited looking Marco Natta 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.

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Muller breaks away and moves out of range.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller is looking for the big counter here.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
As Muller tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Muller manages to avoid the attempt.
Muller throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Vix Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Muller avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body. #TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Muller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#SUB#
Jones is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Muller rolls with it to try and escape but Jones cranks on the arm and Muller is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caleb Jones!

Event: HRL66
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Natta misses.
As Natta tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Natta manages to avoid the attempt.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Natta looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Natta misses with a looping right.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Natta misses with a left hand #CL#
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Natta throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Natta to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Natta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Natta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.#T1#
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Natta has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Natta is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Natta wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Natta tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Natta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zombie MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Natta trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natta misses the body punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Natta throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A jab from Natta misses.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
Jones moves away from the strike by Natta.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Natta.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Natta manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Natta clinches.
Natta misses with some punches.
Jones lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Natta uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones wants to control but Natta postures up.#SUB2#
Natta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Natta has hold of Jones's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jones tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Natta cranks the arm and Jones screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jones, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL64
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Lo slips under a jab from Jones.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Lo sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Lo avoids it this time.#CL#
Lo rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Lo tries to tie him up.
Lo tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Come on Lo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mer Lo.#CL#
Lo moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#T1#
Lo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lo leaning against his opponent.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lo won't allow it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lo to keep the fight standing.
Mer Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
Jones jumps guard but Lo stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Lo.
A short right from Lo.
Lo stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Lo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on Lo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Lo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mer Lo.
Lo swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Lo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Lo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
The crowd cheers as Lo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lo.
Lo lands a jab to the nose.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lo throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Lo cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Lo blocks a jab.
Lo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.#T4#
A lazy left from Lo finds it's target.
Lo throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Lo there.
Lo cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Lo misses with a looping left.
Lo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lo keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo 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 tries to clinch but Lo is having none of it.
Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lo.
Lo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Lo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lo with a hook.#T1#
Lo avoids the body shot from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Lo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Lo lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Lo.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Lo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Lo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Lo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking. #T2#
Lo cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lo works the jab nicely.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lo connects with a body shot.
Lo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lo misses the jab.
A big right from Lo misses.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Lo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lo.
A jab lands there for Lo.
Lo circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Jones rushes Lo and presses him up against the cage.
Lo trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lo into the cage.
Lo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Lo lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Lo has Jones pushed against the cage.
Lo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones jumps guard but Lo stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lo stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Lo trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Lo tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Lo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Lo. That snapped Jones's head back.
Lo works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Lo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lo.
Lo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lo.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lo.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lo rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Lo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones wants to clinch.
It looked like Lo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Lo pushes him off.
As Jones tries to get set, Lo tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Lo scores with a jab to the head.
Lo throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Jones successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Lo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lo has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Lo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Lo defends it easily.
Lo lands a couple of digs.
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lo lands a couple of elbows.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Jones has momentary wrist control but Lo slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Lo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mer Lo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mer Lo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lo 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mer Lo!
Mer Lo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL62
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Natta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Natta gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Natta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Natta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Natta working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Natta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Natta controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Natta is keeping the position for now.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Natta trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Natta 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Natta tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Natta misses with a jab to the body
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Natta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jones clinches.
Natta is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Natta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Natta misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Natta loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws a body punch but Natta moves out of range. #T3#
Natta thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Natta misses.
Natta swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Natta takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Natta misses with an uppercut.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natta.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Natta and move into the clinch.
Natta misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Natta misses the target.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Natta throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Natta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Natta moves away.
A jab from Natta misses. #T4#
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones slips under a jab from Natta.
Natta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Natta keeps it at a distance.
Jones avoids the body shot from Natta.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Natta moves away.
Natta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Natta throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Natta misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones avoids the body shot from Natta. #CL2#
Natta pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Natta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Jones wants to clinch up but Natta keeps it at a distance.
Jones defending well as Natta loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Natta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Natta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Natta pulls Jones into guard.
Natta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Natta being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Natta keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Natta moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#TD2#
Natta successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Natta 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.
Natta controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T2#
Natta 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.
Jones pushes down on Natta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Natta tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Natta is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Natta defends it. #T3#
Natta wants to get back to full guard.
Natta wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Natta is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Natta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Natta throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Natta tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Natta misses with a straight left.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Natta misses with a straight left.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Natta throws out the jab.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Natta wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones slips a straight right by Natta.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones moves out of range as Natta strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Natta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Natta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Natta misses #CL#
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Natta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Natta misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard.
Natta is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Natta avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Natta is working away. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Natta is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marco Natta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to take a breather but Natta is having none of it.
Natta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones is looking to advance position but Natta won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natta misses with an uppercut.
Natta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Natta throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Natta misses with a right hand
and Natta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Natta takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Natta manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Natta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Natta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Natta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones postures up.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Natta looking to control. #T3#
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marco Natta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Natta is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Natta throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #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.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Natta misses the body punch #CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Natta moves into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Jones manages to pull guard.
Natta 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 Caleb Jones.
Well Natta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
A very excited looking Marco Natta 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.

Event: HRL60
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Taylor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Jones.#CL#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taylor. #TD#
Taylor pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor trying to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Taylor 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#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Jones trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor being controlled for a moment.
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.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor manages to get to full guard.
Taylor looking to control.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Taylor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Jones tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Jones gets a clinch. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor content to stall in guard here.
Taylor postures up.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Taylor from advancing position.
Taylor controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Jones wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it. #T3#
Still in half guard, Taylor seems content to control.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Taylor's guard. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily. #T4#
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caleb Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Taylor works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taylor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Jones clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Taylor jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor controlling from the top position. #T2#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
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.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#T3#
Jones controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Taylor content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Jones working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Taylor advances position into side control!
Taylor trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Taylor shakes him off and moves away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Taylor is working Jones over against the cage.#TD#
Taylor decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Taylor 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.
Taylor wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Taylor gets back to full guard.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones slips a jab from Taylor.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jones looking to control.
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Taylor is now in half guard.
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor had his way with Caleb Jones in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Taylor lands a head shot.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Taylor presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taylor to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Jones. #TD#
Taylor pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Jones looking to improve position, pressing down on Taylor's thigh with his hand. Taylor seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jones paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jones's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Taylor picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Colby Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Man is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Man gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #T1#
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Man stacks Jones 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 Man!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Man tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Man scores with punches from side control.
Man working away.
Jones tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Man wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Man is staying active.
Man wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Man in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Man lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man misses with the ground and pound.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Man scoring with strikes.
Man trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man 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##TD#
Man shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Man seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones passes into half guard.
Man wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Man is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Stan Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man is trying to control but can't.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones advances position into side control!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Jones working away.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Man can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Man with a poor takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Jones clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Man controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Jones gets control of Man's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones looking to control. #T3#
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Man has Jones in his guard.#REVB#
Man keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Man controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Man slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVR#
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Stan Man did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jones forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#T1#
Man trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Man chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Man shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Man shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##TD#
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Man seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jones is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Man wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Man is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Man passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Man passes into side control, despite Jones's attempt to control the position.
Man working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Stan Man will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Man with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Man blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man to keep the fight standing.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Jones leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man blocks an elbow strike from Jones. #TD#
Man ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Man no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Man is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.#T3##CL2#
Jones pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Man defends it easily.
Man works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Jones trying to control but Man postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Stan Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Man escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Man!
Man fails to land a wild elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Caleb Jones!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Caleb Jones!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Caleb Jones!

Caleb Jones wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HRL51
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Man gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Man looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Man dominating with strikes here.
Man lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones reaches up to try and control the position but Man seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jones rolls and tries to escape and now Man has his back! #T2#
Man scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jones is looking for a way out.
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 covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Man working for a choke but Jones reverses nicely into Man 's guard.
Man controlling Jones's posture. #SUB2#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Man is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Man looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Man controlling the position.
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 Caleb Jones will probably get the nod.
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.#R2##TD2#
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Man wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Man in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Man 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.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man cracks Jones with a solid left hand.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones is pushing down on Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones prevents Man from improving his position.
Jones is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Man won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Man 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.#SUB2#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.#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.
Man shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL#
Jones instigates a clinch. #TD#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Man passes into half guard.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Man advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is not content to let Man control the position.#SUB2#
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Man scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Man passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there! #SUB2#
Man swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Man's guard. A big mistake from Man there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Jones wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Man wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Man has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jones escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jones!#T3#
Man tries to control but Jones manages to take his back.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Man manages to turn into his guard.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man with a nice head shot there.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones pulls Man in to control the position. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Man drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stan Man.
I think Man 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Dayton avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #TD#
Dayton manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Dayton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Dayton 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!
Dayton trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
Dayton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Dayton is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dayton 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.
Dayton 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.#T1##SUB#
Dayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dayton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Dayton 's legs - danger averted.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dayton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
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.
Dayton keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Dayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dayton is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dayton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dayton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Dayton 's head.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.#T3##CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayton is defending well for now.
Dayton prevents a body shot from Jones. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Dayton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dayton pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dayton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Dayton slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.#SUB#
Dayton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Dayton is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up. #SUB#
Dayton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton 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 jabs Dayton right on the nose. Dayton blinks but takes it well.
Caleb Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Dayton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Dayton avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage. #TD#
Dayton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Dayton scores with a nice shot.
Jones trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Jones content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dayton has locked up a guillotine! Dayton 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones is holding on here and Dayton must be using up a lot of energy. Jones has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dayton gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Small Dayton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HRL45
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Noi misses with a body kick.
Noi misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Noi is predictable there
and Noi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
A low kick lands for Noi. #CL#
Jones has Noi up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Noi walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Noi is out of range.
Noi chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Noi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Noi.
Noi with a nice calf kick.
Jones throws a hook but Noi avoids it easily.
Noi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Noi throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Noi misses with a low kick. #CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Noi.#T2#
Noi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Noi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand into Noi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noi's gas tank.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noi trying to stall but Jones improves his position. #TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Noi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jones is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Noi has his hands clasped together but Jones extends and breaks Noi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caleb Jones!

Event: HRL37
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mercer wants to clinch.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it. #CL2#
Mercer has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mercer drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mercer around his waist. Mercer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.#TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Mercer defends it easily. #T1#
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercer controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Mercer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mercer looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones continues to stall.#SUB2#
Mercer working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones passes Mercer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mercer trying to control here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Mercer is working away. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him!
Mercer is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mercer to take his back!
Mercer trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mercer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Jones gets control of Mercer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones has his foot on Mercer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mercer works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mercer 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. #T1##SUB2#
Mercer 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.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Mercer is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Mercer is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mercer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
Jones keeps control of the position as Mercer tries to break free.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Mercer manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Jones is controlling Mercer's posture.
Jones wants to control the position but Mercer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #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 trying to get back to full guard.
Mercer wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Mercer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Kadyn Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Caleb Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercer defends well.
Jones controlling Mercer's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercer.
Mercer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Mercer in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Jones. #TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones controlling Mercer's posture. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mercer pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Jones tries to roll over but Mercer keeps him under control.
Mercer wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Caleb Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mercer content to stall in guard here.
Jones has control of Mercer's left arm, preventing Mercer from doing any damage.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donk. Jones catches Mercer right on the button with a cross.
Mercer wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kadyn Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercer thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones!

Event: HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richard.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones swings for the body but Richard moves out of range.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Jones misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Richard wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #T1#
Richard working away.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Richard cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Richard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #T2#
Richard working away.
Richard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard is chipping away with strikes.
Richard 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.
Richard grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Richard scores with punches from side control.
Jones is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it. #SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Richard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort. #T3#
Richard working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to control but Richard postures up.#SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Richard working away.#T4#
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richard's best efforts.
Jones tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Richard working the head and body with strikes.
Jones trying to control here. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones wants to clinch but Richard slips to the side#TD#
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Richard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.
Richard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Richard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richard controls the pace.
Richard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
Jones wants to control but Richard passes easily into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Richard winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Richard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Richard takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
BOOM! Richard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Richard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Richard wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Richard lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Richard gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to roll but Richard sticks to his back.
Richard avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Richard has got one arm under Jones's chin. This could be trouble... Jones trying to control the other hand but Richard gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jones has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Small Richard!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL29 Jackson vs Glover
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Jones is looking to clinch but Richard is avoiding it.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Richard scores with punches from side control.
Richard taking a breather here.
Richard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richard scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones parries the strikes from Richard easily there. Richard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Jones is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Richard connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Richard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Richard but great work by Jones.#T2#
Richard tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position. #SUB2#
Jones has an Americana. Richard 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 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Caleb Jones!

Event: HRL27 Petric vs Thibodeaux
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Rose jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones postures up. #SUB#
Rose throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Rose's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Rose is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rose is trying to keep Jones in close. #SUB#
Rose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.#T3#
Rose is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Rose throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rose trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones wants to clinch but Rose slips to the side
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Rose throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Rose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Jones is looking to clinch. #TD#
Rose closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Rose trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rose wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Rose is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rose avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rose has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
Rose trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rose keeps working.
Rose is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rose avoid being mounted?
Rose moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rose is controlling Jones's posture.
Rose is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Rose is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Jones is taking a breather. Rose 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.
Jones is pressing down on Rose's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rose is holding on for now.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rose's brow.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Rose is trying to stall.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Rose won't allow it. #TD#
Rose has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Rose drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Rose off! Rose jumps back into Jones's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caleb Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rose connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rose sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Rose avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Rose throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose slips under a jab.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Rose in a clinch.
Rose tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Rose avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Rose can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rose blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose prevents a body shot from Jones.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Rose slips under a jab.
It looked like Rose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Rose tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Rose drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Rose wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T3#
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rose advances to half guard.
Rose trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caleb Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose trying to control the pace.
Jones trying to control here. #SUB#
Rose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caleb Jones.
I think Jones 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HRL16 Kovacevic vs Schultz
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Hicks lands a body shot.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Hicks coming out on top.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks scores with a nice right hand.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Hicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it. #BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
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 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hicks avoids it.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hicks on the inside.
Hicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Jones jumps guard but Hicks stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lyman Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
Hicks wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Hicks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Hicks misses.
Jones throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Jones is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it. #T2#
A big right from Hicks misses.
Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hicks lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Hicks lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Hicks.
Jones jumps guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hicks lands with a left to the head.
Hicks leaning against his opponent.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
A short uppercut from Hicks.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Hicks is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hicks has his back to the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks takes a shot to the head.
Hicks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Hicks lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jones clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hicks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hicks digs a good hook to Jones's body.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones pushes Hicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hicks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones slips a straight right by Hicks.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #T2#
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Hicks avoids the damage to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Lyman Hicks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Lyman Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.#BC#
Hicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Hicks pushes him away.#T3#
Hicks with a hook.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones. #BC#
Hicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Hicks.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hicks working aggressively here.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Hicks 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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Hicks circles away.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Hicks misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
A left lands for Hicks.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Hicks.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks slips a straight right by Jones.
Hicks lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Hicks lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Hicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks is looking to counter punch.
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Jones slips under a jab.#T2#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Jones clinches.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hicks!
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch position.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
Jones slips a straight right by Hicks.#T3#
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Hicks shakes him off and moves away.
Hicks connects with a single shot there.
Hicks throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hicks.
Hicks scores with a jab.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Hicks.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Hicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Hicks slips a straight right by Jones.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hicks scores with a jab.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hicks 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lyman Hicks made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Jones takes one on the button.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murray to keep the fight standing.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Murray stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
A short right from Murray.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Murray lands a right hand.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T1#
Murray digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray. #TD2#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murray uses from the top position.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murray continues to stall.#SUB#
Murray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Murray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Murray trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Murray trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Murray has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Murray tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Murray lands a left hand.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murray to keep the fight standing.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Murray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murray tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away. #CL#
Murray takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murray is defending well for now.#T4#
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray misses with some punches.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Murray is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murray tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocking some punches.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Murray working aggressively here.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Murray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Jones misses.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Murray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murray misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Murray tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Micah Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Murray.
Jones works on Murray's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray is working Jones over against the cage.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Murray to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Well, if Murray 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.
Murray'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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Murray. #T3##SUB#
Murray is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murray sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Murray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Murray seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Murray dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Murray clinches.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murray blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Jones slips under a jab from Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murray with a body shot.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL#
Murray closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Murray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Murray.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones swings for the body but Murray moves out of range. #T3#
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#CL#
Murray pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
Jab from Murray.#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Murray. Murray maintains the clinch.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Jones working aggressively here.
Murray pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
A short right from Murray.
Murray lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Murray lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray!
Micah Murray retains his featherweight title!

Event: HLR7: Momomoto vs Fajardo
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Dayton circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dayton won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dayton escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is not content to let Dayton control the position. #T1#
Dayton cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dayton has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Dayton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dayton couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Drake 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.
Drake Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Caleb Jones has wrist control.
Caleb Jones pulls Drake Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drake Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caleb Jones controls Drake Jones momentarily but Drake Jones frees himself.
Caleb Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Drake Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Drake Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caleb Jones dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Caleb Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake Jones keeping full guard, as Caleb Jones tries to pass.
Drake Jones controls Caleb Jones momentarily but Caleb Jones frees himself.
Caleb 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. #T2#
Caleb Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Drake Jones.
Caleb Jones passes Drake Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drake Jones trying to hold on to Caleb Jones's head to control him but Caleb Jones postures up.
Caleb Jones trying to control the pace.
Drake Jones is pressing down on Caleb Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB2#
Drake Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caleb Jones defends it easily.
Caleb Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caleb Jones wants to pass the guard but Drake Jones is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drake Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Caleb Jones controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Caleb Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake Jones throws out the jab. #TD2#
Drake Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Caleb Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Drake Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Drake Jones wants to control from the top but Caleb Jones keeps moving.
Caleb Jones controls Drake Jones momentarily but Drake Jones frees himself.
Drake Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Caleb Jones has his foot on Drake Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake Jones works over Caleb Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Caleb Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake Jones defends it easily.
Drake Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Caleb Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drake 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#
Drake Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caleb Jones throws a hook but Drake Jones avoids it easily.
Drake Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caleb Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Caleb Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Caleb Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Drake Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Caleb Jones's guard.
Drake Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caleb Jones is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Caleb Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Caleb Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Drake Jones throws a strike but Caleb Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Caleb Jones won't allow Drake Jones to sweep him here.
Caleb Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caleb Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Caleb Jones is thwarting Drake Jones's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caleb Jones in particular looking to stall.
Caleb Jones wants to take a breather but Drake Jones is having none of it.
Drake Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Caleb Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drake Jones is trying to maintain the position but Caleb Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Caleb Jones is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Caleb Jones blocks the low kick.
Drake Jones moves out of range as Caleb Jones strikes.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Drake Jones moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Caleb Jones breaks from the clinch.
Caleb Jones misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Drake Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Caleb Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drake Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caleb Jones has his hands on Drake Jones's head, controlling the position.
Drake Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Caleb Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Caleb Jones will probably get the nod.
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#
Caleb Jones throws a lazy right hand but Drake Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caleb Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drake Jones throws a leg kick but Caleb Jones checks it.
Caleb Jones misses with a hook.
Drake Jones slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drake Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Caleb Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caleb Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Drake Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caleb Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Drake Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Caleb Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caleb Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Caleb Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drake Jones is working Caleb Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake Jones trying to control but Caleb Jones is working from the bottom. #T2#
Caleb Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Caleb Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Drake Jones to get to half guard.
Caleb Jones tries to get to full guard but Drake Jones has control of the leg.
Drake Jones is keen to just control but Caleb Jones is a slippery customer.
Caleb Jones is looking for a sweep. Drake Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake Jones winds up and cracks Caleb Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Drake Jones trying to control the action but Caleb Jones is working from the bottom.
Drake Jones winds up and cracks Caleb Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake Jones is trying to control. Caleb Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drake Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Caleb Jones is looking to improve his position.
Caleb Jones wants to control but Drake Jones is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Caleb Jones misses with an uppercut.
Drake Jones misses with a straight right.
Drake Jones slips a jab from Caleb Jones.
Drake Jones feints the counter takedown.
Caleb Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake Jones throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Caleb Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drake Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Caleb Jones, which made it look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drake Jones 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Drake Jones!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Drake Jones!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Drake Jones!

Drake Jones wins by unanimous decision!

Event: KIFC 95-
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ferriera closes the distance and clinches.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage.
Jones is pushing Ferriera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ferriera misses with the head strike.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ferriera.
Ferriera stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Ferriera to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ferriera. #T1#
Ferriera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
Ferriera gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jones taking a breather.
Ferriera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones stalling the fight.
Ferriera blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Ferriera is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Ferriera.
Jones moves away from the strike by Ferriera.
A big right from Ferriera misses.
Ferriera tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones slips under a jab from Ferriera.
Jones blocks a jab.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferriera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones slips under a jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferriera.
Ferriera 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.
Ferriera throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Ferriera misses.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Ferriera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferriera scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferriera misses the target.
Rodrigo Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Ferriera.
Ferriera throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
Ferriera lands a jab to the head.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferriera loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Ferriera defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Ferriera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Ferriera misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Ferriera missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferriera throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferriera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones slips a jab from Ferriera.
Jones slips a straight right by Ferriera.
A jab from Ferriera misses. #CL#
Ferriera has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferriera misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Ferriera 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 cracks Ferriera with a good jab.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
Ferriera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Ferriera throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Ferriera moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Ferriera looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Ferriera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jones has Ferriera pressed against the cage.
Jones has Ferriera pushed against the cage.
Ferriera controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Ferriera misses with a punch to the body.
Jones has Ferriera pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Ferriera.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ferriera for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferriera is struggling to control the position.
Ferriera seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Ferriera.
Ferriera loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones with the counter takedown but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands with a hook. Ferriera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ferriera throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Ferriera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferriera throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferriera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Ferriera misses.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones slips a straight right by Ferriera.#T3#
Jones throws a hook but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Ferriera is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Jones.
Ferriera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferriera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferriera gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jones gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ferriera is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Jones!

Event: KIFC 84
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mostakaev moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Mostakaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
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 stands and throws Mostakaev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mostakaev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Mostakaev is defending well.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev trying to control here. #T1#
Mostakaev has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Mostakaev is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones passes to full mount! #T2#
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 avoids the attempt from Mostakaev to control.
Mostakaev is trying to escape the mount.
Mostakaev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mostakaev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Jones not allowing Mostakaev to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Jones tightening his grip on Mostakaev, looking for the choke.
Jones is trying to stick to Mostakaev's back but Mostakaev is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mostakaev.
Mostakaev 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 but instead Mostakaev passes into half guard.
Mostakaev wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #T4##SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mostakaev.
Mostakaev wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Caleb 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.#R2##CL2#
Mostakaev rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets a clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Mostakaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up.#T1##CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Mostakaev. Mostakaev maintains the clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones looking to stall.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev fails to pull guard.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mostakaev drops back down to his feet.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones wants to stall.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mostakaev as Jones tries to tie him up.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mostakaev drops back down to his feet.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mostakaev being controlled against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and clinches.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mostakaev rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mostakaev backwards.
Jones stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Mostakaev avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Mostakaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caleb Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mostakaev fails to pull guard.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Mostakaev. Mostakaev maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Mostakaev is blocking nicely.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mostakaev clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mostakaev avoids it.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Mostakaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mostakaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mostakaev controls the action.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mostakaev drops back down to his feet.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Mostakaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones has Mostakaev pressed against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Mostakaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Mostakaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mostakaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostakaev can do to turn this around?
Mostakaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Mostakaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Mostakaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mostakaev around his waist. Mostakaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Mostakaev pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mostakaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones pushes down on Mostakaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Caleb Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caleb Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mostakaev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mostakaev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones!

Event: KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##CL#
Taylor has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is working Jones over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones'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.
Taylor lands a body punch.
Taylor misses with a body punch. #T2#
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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 stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Jones tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones has Taylor pushed against the cage.
Taylor misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor lands with a left to the head.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taylor tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones blocking some punches.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Colby Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.#T1#
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones letting Taylor take a breather here.
Taylor misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Taylor gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taylor.#T2#
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Taylor tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with the head strike. #TD#
Taylor jumps guard.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taylor 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.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Taylor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away. #CL#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones stalling.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Taylor gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Jones looking to stall.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #T2#
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones stalls.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Jones is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Taylor tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Taylor controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Jones blocking some punches.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Taylor works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Colby Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Taylor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Voribiev dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Voribiev throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones is trying to hold Voribiev in close to prevent damage but Voribiev has managed to pass into half guard.
Voribiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Voribiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voribiev scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Voribiev thows an elbow strike that misses. Jones gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Voribiev doesn't seem too bothered but Jones quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Voribiev is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Voribiev really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caleb Jones!

Event: KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dayton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Dayton is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones is trying to control the position but Dayton postures up.
Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
Jones is controlling Dayton 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Dayton cracks Jones with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Dayton has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Dayton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dayton 's attempts to control the action.
Dayton 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.
Dayton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dayton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Dayton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dayton looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dayton lands with some strikes.
Jones wants to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
Dayton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dayton 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to hold on but Dayton postures up.#SUB#
Dayton has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dayton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Dayton lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dayton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dayton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dayton breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dayton scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Dayton 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 holds on to Dayton as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dayton raining down shots from the mount!
Dayton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones can't escape the position.
Dayton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
That's time! Dayton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Dayton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Dayton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dayton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Dayton is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Dayton wants to control but Jones has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T1#
Dayton is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dayton .
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Dayton 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.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Dayton seems content to control.#SUB#
Dayton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Dayton eventually gives up the hold.
Dayton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Dayton sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dayton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dayton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Dayton seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dayton has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Dayton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Dayton loaded up on that one.
Dayton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dayton trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is trying to stand up.
Dayton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dayton tries to control but Jones wriggling away. #T4##SUB#
Dayton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Dayton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dayton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.

Jones has one foot on Dayton 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jones shoots in but Dayton avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Dayton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Dayton is controlling him #SUB#
Dayton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones wants to control but Dayton is keeping busy. #T1#
Dayton is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dayton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dayton blocks the strikes from Jones.
Dayton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Dayton slows the pace down in half guard.
Dayton 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. #T2#
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.
Dayton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dayton 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ground and pound from Dayton .
Dayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dayton wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. #SUB#
Dayton is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dayton to get the leverage.
Dayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Dayton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Jones trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Dayton shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dayton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones controls Dayton momentarily but Dayton frees himself.
Dayton landing some decent shots from guard.
Dayton passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Jones tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dayton blocks the strikes from Jones.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones pushes Dayton off looking to stand but Dayton dives back in and keeps control.
Dayton 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dayton prevents Jones from improving his position.
Dayton wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small Dayton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dayton , 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Dayton !
A victorious Small Dayton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 28
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Jones tries to clinch but Chim moves out of range. #CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Chim.#TD2#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chim is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.#SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chim defends it easily.
Chim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Chim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chim has Jones in his guard.#REVR#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chim wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Chim's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chim is not content to let Jones control the position.
Chim tries to improve position but can't.
Chim is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is staying tight to Chim's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chim keeps working.
Chim is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chim can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is staying tight to Chim's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chim is not content to let Jones control the 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!
Chim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones controls the position.#T3#
Chim tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controls the position.
Jones trying to control the position but Chim is working away.
Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones working away.#SUB#
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chim manages to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Chim defending well.
Chim wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Chim is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chim tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Jones clinches. #TD#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chim uses from the top position.
Chim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones has control of Chim's left arm, preventing Chim from doing any damage. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Chim pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Chim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chim has Jones in his guard.#REVR#
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chim! #T1#
Jones seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chim is holding on tight.
Chim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chim is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jones moves to back control. #SUB#
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chim is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chim looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Chim tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
Chim tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Chim.
Jones is pulling down on Chim's head to control his posture.
Chim trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chim can do to turn this around?
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jones passes Chim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Caleb Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Jones trying to control but Chim is having none of it.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chim has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Chim is trying to roll into a better position but Jones has get a rear naked choke and Chim is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caleb Jones!

Event: KIFC 22
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nakamura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Nakamura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Nakamura misses with a head shot.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nakamura wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones moves into full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.#SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Nakamura is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jones has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nakamura is looking to defend but Jones has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nakamura! Jones pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nakamura taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caleb Jones!
The defeated Hajime Nakamura had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors, yeah you company owners out there, call my manager & make him an offer.'.

Event: TR S02E03: Only The Best
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1##CL#
West forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
West gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
West passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones stops West from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
West is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
West is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.#REVB#
West looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
West is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.#T3#
West looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones pushes down on West's leg and manages to get into half guard.
West trying to control but Jones postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
West is looking to improve his position.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and West reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard. #SUB2#
West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
West advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control but West is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wiremu West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
West trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
West wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
West is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to control but West is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
West is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
West is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
West is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
West with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
West is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones regains half guard.
West trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
West passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
West wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
West wants to advance to full mount but Jones doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Wiremu West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
West postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of West, into his guard. #REVB#
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caleb Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones closes the distance but West moves to the side #TD#
and West counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by West.
Jones is trying to keep West in close.
West passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones gets back to half guard.#SUB#
West seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
West is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to improve his position but West is controlling well. #T1#
West is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
West is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
West frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones stops West from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
West goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
West wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
West controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
West seems keen to control Jones's posture.
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. #T3#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but West defends it.
West gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wiremu West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiremu West!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Brzech shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Jones has his foot on Brzech's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brzech works his way back into a safe position though.
Brzech trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brzech has passed into half guard!
Brzech throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brzech doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Brzech escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caleb Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones prevents a body shot from Moteki.
Moteki has a couple of punches blocked by Jones. #TD2#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moteki uses from the top position.
Moteki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moteki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moteki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moteki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moteki has Jones in his guard.#REVB#
Moteki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Moteki trying to control but Jones postures up.
Moteki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Moteki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Moteki tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Jones has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Moteki is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caleb Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Papillon connects with a body shot.
Papillon lands a body shot.
Papillon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Jones has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Papillon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jones has tightened it up now! Papillon 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 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caleb Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
Five moves out of range as Leg throws a body kick.
Five tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Five closes the distance but Leg moves to the side
and Leg counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Five clinches.
Five is trying to pull guard but Leg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Five pulls guard.
Leg wants to control from the top but Five keeps moving. #SUB2#
Five throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Five has an active guard here but Leg has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five wants to sweep but Leg has passed to side control!#T1##SUB#
Leg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Five, who protects the arm well.
Five tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Leg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Five tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Leg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Leg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Five is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Five is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leg off and has taken his back!
Five controlling the position well here. Leg rolled but Five kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leg tries to break free. #T3#
Leg breaks Five's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Five wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Five working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Five has his foot on Leg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leg works his way back into a safe position though.
Leg tries to free his leg and advance position but Five is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Five working for a triangle but Leg defends it easily.
Leg trying to control the position from guard on top but Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Leg preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Five looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Five had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leg defends it easily.#SUB#
Leg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Five wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Leg is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shadow Island Five will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Five instigates a clinch.
Leg tries a knee to the head but Five blocks it. #TD2#
Five has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leg uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Five looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leg passes into half guard.
Five makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Five.
Five is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leg is posturing up here but Five has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Leg tries to roll out but it's too tight and Leg has to tap! Slick submission there by Five!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shadow Island Five!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Five moves into range and clinches up with Midget.
Midget is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Five is keeping busy.#TD2#
Five manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Five looking for a triangle here. Midget is fighting it but it looks tight! Five pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Midget is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shadow Island Five!

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