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Event:
UCF 86: Boxeri v Hardman
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Hanma's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanma throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Hanma! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hanma to his feet! Hanma is in big trouble!
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Hanma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanma.
#T1#
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanma tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Hanma.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Jones throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Hanma lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Baki Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Hanma works the jab nicely.#T2#
Jones throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Hanma cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hanma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Hanma throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanma cracks Jones with an open hand slap.#T3#
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Hanma sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hanma is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
Hanma lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jones falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hanma dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Owen shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Owen clinches.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
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 Owen walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Owen misses with a hook.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Owen 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.
Owen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Owen throws an overhand right that has Jones reeling! Owen follows up with more punches and Jones is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Owen!
A very excited looking Sam Owen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UCF 70: Kimura v Gordon
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Camacho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Toni Camacho has been cut.
Camacho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Camacho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Camacho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Camacho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.#T1#
Camacho throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Camacho doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
#TD2#
Camacho gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Camacho manages to retain guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Camacho is keeping the position.
Camacho is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones won't allow Camacho to sweep him here.
Camacho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Camacho is retaining full guard. #T2#
Camacho 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
Camacho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Camacho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toni Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Jones.#T3#
Jones throws a hook but Camacho blocks it.
Jones tries to move into range but Camacho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Camacho.
#KD2#
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Camacho crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Camacho back to his feet!#ROC2#Camacho is rocked!
Jones finds Camacho's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Camacho flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jones lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Camacho will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Jones! |
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Event:
UCF 61: Chuck v Dick Twist
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCarthy throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones cracks McCarthy with a good jab.
Jones scores with a jab. McCarthy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
Jones throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCarthy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. #T1#
McCarthy swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces McCarthy off the cage and back into range.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCarthy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
McCarthy manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Jones wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that McCarthy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
McCarthy working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
McCarthy looking to control.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McCarthy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount!
McCarthy has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away?
McCarthy can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac McCarthy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCarthy's waist but McCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Dan Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to advance position but McCarthy won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCarthy looks a forlorn figure.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Jones moves to the back position.
McCarthy is trying to break free.
Jones trying to control momentarily.
McCarthy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
McCarthy is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McCarthy has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking to advance position but McCarthy won't allow it. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but McCarthy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac McCarthy's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving. #SUB2#
McCarthy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but McCarthy extends and breaks Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McCarthy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cormac McCarthy! |
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Event:
UCF 52: Puro v Greene
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Frehley throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frehley won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Frehley is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Frehley is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Jones! |
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Event:
UCF 39: Wilder v Slamister
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Frankborger misses the target.
Frankborger misses the jab.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frankborger.
Frankborger throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Frankborger lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones swings for the body but Frankborger moves out of range.
Frankborger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Frankborger counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankborger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Frankborger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankborger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Frankborger circles away.
A swing and a miss from Frankborger.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frankborger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Jones checks a low kick from Frankborger.
The fighters circling - Frankborger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to control from the top but Frankborger keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Frankborger blocks nicely.
Frankborger has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Jones postures up.
Frankborger has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frankborger 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.
Jones moves forwards but Frankborger connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frankborger throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Frankborger.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frankborger misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankborger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holger Frankborger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Frankborger had a free shot at his head there.
Frankborger leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frankborger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frankborger throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frankborger.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Holger Frankborger has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frankborger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Frankborger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Frankborger's shoulder, as Frankborger tries to avoid the shot.
Frankborger feints a counter leg kick.
Frankborger tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones connects with a right hand. Frankborger shakes it off.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Frankborger counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones defending well as Frankborger loads up on a big left hand.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frankborger sprawls and moves away.
Frankborger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holger Frankborger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Frankborger moved out of range nicely.
Frankborger lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Frankborger lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Frankborger stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.
Holger Frankborger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is aggressively charging in as Frankborger backs up avoiding any damage. Frankborger tosses out a jab and Jones runs right into it face first! Jones is out cold! Frankborger dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jones's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holger Frankborger! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vakhvakhishvili has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vakhvakhishvili pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vakhvakhishvili has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vakhvakhishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Jones.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vakhvakhishvili is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vakhvakhishvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Vakhvakhishvili pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Vakhvakhishvili feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Vakhvakhishvili changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (0) Jones#T1#
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vakhvakhishvili manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (2) Jones
Vakhvakhishvili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vakhvakhishvili has locked up a guillotine! Vakhvakhishvili's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones is holding on here and Vakhvakhishvili must be using up a lot of energy. Jones has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vakhvakhishvili gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gunner instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Gunner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Gunner
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunner stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones seems keen to control Gunner's posture.
Gunner passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gunner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Gunner is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Gunner trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gunner is one step ahead there.
Gunner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunner is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gunner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Gunner
Gunner trying to control the position.
Gunner looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunner, not yet.
Gunner can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gunner tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Gunner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Gunner tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#T4#
Gunner gets full guard.
Gunner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Gunner is keeping the position.
Gunner wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones pushing down on Gunner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is thwarting Gunner's attempts to control the position.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunner keeps working. #T5#
Gunner is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is pushing down on Gunner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunner is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gunner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Gunner is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunner defends it well.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gunner wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (2) Gunner
Gunner is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gunner's legs.
Gunner looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (7) vs (2) Gunner
Gunner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Gunner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Gunner tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.#SUB#
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Gunner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Jones avoids the attempt from Gunner to control.#T7#
Gunner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Gunner is in no mood to give up.
Jones is looking to work his way around to Gunner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gunner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gunner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (7) vs (4) Gunner
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Gunner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunner trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T9#
Gunner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunner trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Gunner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gunner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Gunner trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T10#
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gunner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gunner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (11) vs (4) Gunner
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gunner doesn't escape.
Gunner tries to break free.
#SUB#
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones is not going to allow Gunner to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Gunner is staying busy.
Jones is trying to stick to Gunner's back but Gunner 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 Gunner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (11) vs (6) Gunner
Gunner forces his way into half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Gunner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gunner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Gunner slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Gunner wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gunner looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (13) vs (6) Gunner
Gunner looking to control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Gunner is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunner is keeping the position for now.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Gunner wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gunner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking to advance position but Gunner won't allow it.
Gunner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (16) vs (6) Gunner
Jones wants to control the pace but Gunner is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Gunner wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.#SUB#
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gunner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jones (19) vs (6) Gunner
Jones keeps control of the position as Gunner tries to break free.
Gunner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Gunner is staying busy.#SUB#
Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gunner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 19 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mack (0) vs (4) Jones
Mack is looking to reverse the position.
Jones working away.
Mack is looking for a sweep.
Mack prevents Jones from moving into mount.
Jones moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (0) vs (6) Jones
Jones wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mack is looking to escape.
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Mack prevents Jones from taking his back.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Mack wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones prevents Mack from getting the reversal.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mack (0) vs (9) Jones
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Mack manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (9) Jones
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (11) Jones#T3#
Jones trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Mack looking to control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Mack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (2) vs (14) Jones#T4#
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Mack sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (4) vs (14) Jones
Mack looking to pass the guard.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Mack being controlled here momentarily.
Mack trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Mack passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Mack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Mack wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack is stalling in the full guard.
Mack trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T7#
Mack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack preventing the sweep.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mack postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mack trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mack is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mack 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. Mack eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mack is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Mack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (4) vs (16) Jones
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard. #T10#
Mack controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Jones postures up.
Mack being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Mack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (6) vs (16) Jones
Jones trying to control the position.
#T11#
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mack is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Mack has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mack wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Mack prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Jones gets full guard.
Mack wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Mack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mack preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wesley Carrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carrington shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carrington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Carrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Carrington manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Carrington regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard.
Jones pushing down on Carrington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones moves into full mount! Carrington won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (0) vs (5) Jones
Carrington tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to work his way around to Carrington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Carrington tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones content just to control the position here. #T1#
Carrington tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carrington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Carrington manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Carrington defends it. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carrington moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carrington is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Carrington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carrington 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.
Carrington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (5) Jones#T5#
Carrington controlling the action here.#SUB#
Carrington is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Carrington is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to improve his position but Carrington is controlling well.
#T6##SUB#
Carrington seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Carrington wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carrington is one step ahead there.
Jones is pulling down on Carrington's head. It's preventing any offense from Carrington, at least for the moment.#T7#
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.
Carrington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carrington wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Carrington passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carrington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Carrington trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Carrington postures up.
Carrington stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (7) Jones#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T9#
Jones won't allow Carrington to sweep him here.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Carrington is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.#SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #T10#
Carrington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Carrington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Jones pushes down on Carrington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Carrington is a slippery customer.
Carrington is trying to control but can't.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Carrington defends it. #T12#
Carrington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carrington.#SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carrington is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Carrington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (4) vs (7) Jones
Carrington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones keeping full guard, as Carrington tries to pass.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carrington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carrington wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (4) vs (9) Jones
Jones works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (4) vs (12) Jones#T14#
Carrington tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Carrington defends it well.
Carrington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones tries to control but Carrington wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carrington tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Carrington wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Blikstein. Blikstein maintains the clinch.
Blikstein tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Blikstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Blikstein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blikstein looking for a takedown.
Dan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
Blikstein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Blikstein
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Blikstein is not content to let Jones control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blikstein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SUB#
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Blikstein is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Jones! |
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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Slamister. Slamister gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slamister defends it nicely.#TD2#
Slamister shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamister is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to control the position but Slamister postures up. #T1#
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamister is one step ahead there.
Slamister sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slamister wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slamister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slamister moves nicely into side control.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Slamister is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Slamister goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slamister's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Jones postures up.
#T3#
Jones trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Slamister trying to control the position.
Jones is pushing down on Slamister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slamister is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Slamister gets full guard.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving.
Slamister has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Slamister manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slamister trying to control the position.
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Slamister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
Slamister looking for a sweep. Not yet Slamister, not yet.
Jones is pushing down on Slamister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slamister is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Slamister defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamister is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrion Slamister will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Slamister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slamister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slamister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slamister off to one side. #TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slamister has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T1#
Slamister trying to control the position here.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slamister is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slamister, who protects the arm well.
Jones trying to control the action but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Slamister stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slamister struggling a bit here.
Dan Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control the position but Slamister is working away.
Slamister manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slamister can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Slamister defends it.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Slamister is working away.
Slamister wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#T3#
Slamister trying to control here.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Slamister defending well. #SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slamister keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Slamister is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slamister gets full guard.
Jones trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Slamister keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slamister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slamister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Slamister controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Slamister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slamister sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Slamister is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Slamister is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slamister is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Slamister. Slamister gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Slamister dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slamister is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Slamister.
Jones cracks Slamister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slamister looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.#T1#
Slamister with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Slamister toppling to the canvas! Slamister scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!#ROC#Slamister is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tyrion Slamister has been cut.#TD#
Slamister gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slamister is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Slamister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slamister is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Slamister seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones is pushing down on Slamister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slamister is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slamister wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Slamister is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Slamister defends the submission attempt.
Slamister gets full guard.#T2#
Slamister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Slamister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slamister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jones preventing the sweep.
Slamister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slamister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slamister thinking.
Slamister goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Slamister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Slamister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slamister is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.#T4#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Slamister 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 Slamister, into his guard. #REVR#
Jones postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Jones! |
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Event:
UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Volkanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.
Volkanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Vitaly Volkanov has been cut.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkanov.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanov scores with a jab.
Volkanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
Vitaly Volkanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanov throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Volkanov scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkanov scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanov works the jab nicely.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Volkanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Volkanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Volkanov misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Volkanov manages to avoid it.
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Volkanov misses with a looping left.
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Volkanov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
Jones misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC2#
Volkanov breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkanov lands with a cross.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
BAM! Volkanov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jones like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Vitaly Volkanov! |
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Event:
UCF 4: Wells v Jiurgite
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, LaFleur regains guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but LaFleur is retaining full guard.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pushes down on LaFleur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but LaFleur defends it.
Jones is keen to just control but LaFleur is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones is thwarting LaFleur's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaFleur defends it well.
LaFleur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LaFleur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by LaFleur, which made it look bad.
LaFleur tries to counter by closing the distance.
LaFleur throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. LaFleur fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but LaFleur is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed LaFleur to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones is pushing down on LaFleur's leg trying to pass to half guard. LaFleur is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones trying to control the action but LaFleur is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but LaFleur is defending it quite comfortably.
LaFleur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones trying to control but LaFleur is having none of it.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is looking to work his way around to LaFleur's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but LaFleur defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan 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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaFleur! But no joy.
The fighters circling - LaFleur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LaFleur throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaFleur but LaFleur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaFleur! But no joy.
LaFleur misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jones shoots for a takedown but LaFleur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFleur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but LaFleur sprawls and moves away.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaFleur can do to turn this around?
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
LaFleur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but LaFleur avoids it well and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaFleur, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into LaFleur's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones pushing down on LaFleur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
LaFleur is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but LaFleur is defending the position.
Jones wants to control but LaFleur is keeping him busy.
LaFleur wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Jones is looking to take a break and control but LaFleur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaFleur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LaFleur is looking for a sweep.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFleur defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LaFleur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but LaFleur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaFleur manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaFleur working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Francois LaFleur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones moves out of range as LaFleur strikes.
Jean Francois LaFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
LaFleur slips a jab from Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LaFleur looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but LaFleur avoids it well and moves away.
Jones dips to his left and cracks LaFleur with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones throws the left hand but LaFleur avoids the punch easily.
Jones sets himself, and LaFleur steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Jones tries to clinch there but LaFleur circles away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from LaFleur.
LaFleur scores with a body shot.
LaFleur misses the shot to the body.
Jones with a poor takedown
and LaFleur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaFleur lands a nice shot to the body.
LaFleur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has LaFleur backing up. LaFleur nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
LaFleur throws a good cross that connects.
Jones misses with a takedown
and LaFleur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFleur throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
LaFleur scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from LaFleur. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LaFleur slips a jab from Jones.#T3#
LaFleur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaFleur but LaFleur pushes him off and we're back to square one.#KD2#
LaFleur lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. LaFleur waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaFleur. #T4#
LaFleur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from LaFleur.
LaFleur takes a shot to the head.
LaFleur throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Jones is trying to trip LaFleur. He has hold of a leg but LaFleur is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LaFleur is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard. #REVB#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but LaFleur is proving a slippery customer.
LaFleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dan Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaFleur with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Francois LaFleur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Jones! |
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Event:
MMAH 105
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goat fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Goat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Goat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goat misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Goat with the ground and pound but Jones regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Goat throws a big right hand that misses.
Goat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to sweep here but Goat controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones has his hands on Goat's head, controlling the position.
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.
Goat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Goat pushes his legs off easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully.
Goat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Goat stands up from Jones's guard - Goat perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Goat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Goat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Goat works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goat.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goat lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
We've been informed that Goat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Goat tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones won't allow Goat to pass to mount.
Goat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones has hold of Goat's hands but Goat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boney Goat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Goat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goat lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.#TD#
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Goat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goat stops Jones from passing to mount.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat tries to improve position but can't.
Goat gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Jones throws a sloppy strike and Goat uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Goat has ended up in Jones's guard.
Jones has Goat pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goat's guard. #REVR#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goat is keeping the position for now.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goat keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T2#
Goat wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Goat there!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goat avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Goat because Jones loaded up on that one. #T3#
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones avoids the attempt from Goat to control.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones wants to control the pace but Goat is squirming around nicely.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goat tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
Goat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones wants to control the pace but Goat is squirming around nicely.
Goat is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones looking to control but Goat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goat wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goat is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goat thinking. #KD#
Jones lands a left and a right that send Goat crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Goat is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Boney Goat has been cut.
Jones ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Goat out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Jones! |
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Event:
MMAH 95
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Red tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Red looks to clinch #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Red tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Red is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Red tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Red looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scoring with strikes but Red is staying in there. #ROC2#Red is rocked!
Jones postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Red badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jones around the waist but Jones pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jones is the winner by TKO! Jones jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Jones! |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Carrington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carrington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Carrington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Carrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Jones
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones won't allow Carrington to sweep him here. #T1#
Jones 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.
Carrington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (2) Jones
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carrington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carrington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (4) Jones
Carrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard. #T2#
Carrington looking to control.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Carrington controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Carrington being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. #SUB#
Carrington working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Carrington working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Carrington has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz stuffs the takedown.
Jones dives in and grabs Nutz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nutz pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones leaves Nutz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nutz dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nutz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nutz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Nutz
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Jones advances to half guard.
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz wants to control but Jones passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Nutz
Jones controlling the position. #T2#
Nutz tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nutz's legs.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nutz on the ground.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nutz stops Jones from passing to mount.
Nutz is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nutz tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Jones.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones controls the position.#T4#
Nutz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (7) vs (0) Nutz
Nutz regains half guard.
Nutz is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (10) vs (0) Nutz
Jones controlling from mount. #T5#
Nutz wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Nutz is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (13) vs (0) Nutz
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nutz.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutz for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Nutz right now.
#T7#
Nutz wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
Despite being in a bad position, Nutz is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nutz doesn't escape. #T8##T9#
Jones keeps control of the position as Nutz tries to break free.
Jones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nutz's body.
#T10#
Nutz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
Nutz is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Nutz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Jones controls the action.
Jones keeps control of the position as Nutz tries to break free.
Jones 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jones.#T13#
Nutz tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
#T14#
I really don't envy Nutz right now.
Jones controls the action.
Nutz tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nutz tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lefevre tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jones lying in Lefevre's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lefevre decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Jones taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthieu Lefevre! |
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Event:
SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Adamz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Adamz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Adamz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adamz somewhat.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Adamz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faster Adamz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (0) vs (2) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (5) Jones
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Adamz is trying desperately to improve position.
Adamz is working hard here to advance position.
Adamz is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Adamz can't escape the position.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adamz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones fails to take his opponent's back.
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Adamz tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Adamz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adamz tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adamz tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Adamz is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adamz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Adamz wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adamz gets back to half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Adamz won't allow it. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Adamz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Adamz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Jones is taking a breather. Adamz 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.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Adamz wants to get back to full guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adamz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones controlling the action here.#SUB#
Adamz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Adamz wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones controlling the action here.
Adamz trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adamz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones not doing much here.
Adamz is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Adamz actively working from the bottom here.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adamz is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Adamz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Adamz defending well.
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adamz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Jones wants to pass to mount but Adamz is defending the position.
Adamz gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adamz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Adamz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adamz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Adamz's legs - danger averted.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adamz being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamz is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Adamz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Adamz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Adamz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adamz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Adamz won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adamz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Adamz defends it. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adamz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Adamz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adamz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Adamz 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. #T12#
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Adamz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adamz is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adamz keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T13#
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Adamz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adamz (2) vs (5) Jones
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adamz is one step ahead there.
Jones has his hands on Adamz's head, controlling the position. #T14##SUB#
Adamz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Adamz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Adamz 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. Adamz eventually gives up the hold.
Jones wants to improve his position but Adamz is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamz tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 189 Makaro vs Dukat
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Alexey Turmarrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turmarrov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turmarrov (0) vs (2) Jones#SUB#
Turmarrov looking for a triangle here. Jones is fighting it but it looks tight! Turmarrov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jones is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexey Turmarrov! |
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Event:
SSG 182 Beat The Man 7
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dang Lin Wang!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lin Wang.#TD#
Lin Wang tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Lin Wang
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones prevents Lin Wang from improving his position.
Jones is pressing down on Lin Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lin Wang is holding on for now.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lin Wang wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin Wang gets back to full guard.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin Wang on the ground.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lin Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Jones pushing down on Lin Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Lin Wang defending well. #SUB2#
Lin Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Lin Wang is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Lin Wang
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lin Wang tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lin Wang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jones is staying active.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lin Wang can't escape the position.
#T3#
Lin Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lin Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (8) vs (0) Lin Wang
Lin Wang is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lin Wang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones taking a breather here.
Lin Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lin Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lin Wang trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Lin Wang wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#T5#
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Lin Wang defends it.
Lin Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones advances to half guard. #T6#
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lin Wang wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Lin Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones prevents Lin Wang from improving his position.#T7#
Jones is pressing down on Lin Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lin Wang is holding on for now.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lin Wang wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones trying to control the pace. #T8#
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (11) vs (0) Lin Wang
Jones wants to control the pace but Lin Wang is squirming around nicely.
Lin Wang can't escape the position.
Lin Wang 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (14) vs (0) Lin Wang
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Lin Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Lin Wang is having none of it.
Lin Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones continues to stall.
Lin Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (14) vs (2) Lin Wang
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lin Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (16) vs (2) Lin Wang#SUB2#
Lin Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lin Wang is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Lin Wang keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
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.
Lin Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Lin Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lin Wang keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #T12#
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More hug and hope from Jones.#SUB2#
Lin Wang 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 slips nicely into half guard.
Lin Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones is thwarting Lin Wang's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lin Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Lin Wang looks winded!#T13#
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lin Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Lin Wang trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (19) vs (2) Lin Wang
Jones content just to control the position here. #T14#
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lin Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Lin Wang wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jones (22) vs (2) Lin Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 173 Beat The Man 6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Schlepper gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Schlepper
Schlepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schlepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones wants to control but Schlepper is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones stalling. #T1#
Jones is trying to control. Schlepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Schlepper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper trying to control here.
Schlepper is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Schlepper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schlepper 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (2) vs (4) Schlepper#SUB2#
Schlepper working for the choke. #SUB2#
Schlepper looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schlepper will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schlepper keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Schlepper working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Schlepper controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Schlepper has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schlepper working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schlepper patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Schlepper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.#SUB2#
Schlepper is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jones taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Schlepper.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huug Schlepper!
Huug Schlepper very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Tischenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (0) Jones
Tischenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischenko is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (2) Jones#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tischenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Tischenko's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tischenko is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tischenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tischenko is keeping the position for now.
Tischenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DF Fitnesscentrum. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tischenko really is a fat lump.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Tischenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Tischenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tischenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tischenko tries to get out of the position.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tischenko (2) vs (5) Jones
Tischenko struggling a bit here.#T4#
Tischenko trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tischenko is being controlled here.
Tischenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tischenko is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Tischenko denies him. #T5#
Tischenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tischenko is looking for a sweep.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tischenko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tischenko (2) vs (7) Jones
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Tischenko (2) vs (10) Jones
Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
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.
You can see the frustration on Tischenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tischenko.
Tischenko trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Good control from Jones.
Jones has the hooks in. Tischenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tischenko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jones is trying to stick to Tischenko's back but Tischenko 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 Tischenko. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (4) vs (10) Jones
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Tischenko trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (4) vs (12) Jones#SUB#
Tischenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tischenko 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.
Tischenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.#T10#
Jones stands and throws Tischenko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tischenko (4) vs (15) Jones
Tischenko is looking for a sweep.
Jones taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
More stalling from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tischenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Tischenko! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (6) vs (15) Jones
Jones keeping full guard, as Tischenko tries to pass. #T12#
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Tischenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tischenko is one step ahead there. #T13#
Tischenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tischenko won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Tischenko trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones pulls Tischenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Tischenko from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Tischenko wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 15 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marston is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Marston is taking a breather. Jones 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 trying to hold on to Marston's head to control him but Marston postures up.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Marston is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Jones tries to roll over but Marston keeps him under control.
Marston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Marston
Marston content just to control the position here.
Jones can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Marston goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Marston
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marston pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4#
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (7) Marston
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Marston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (10) Marston
Marston avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Marston prevents Jones from getting the reversal.#T5#
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Marston controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jones (2) vs (13) Marston#T6#
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off.
Jones wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Marston is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Marston keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Marston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
Jones tries to break free.
Marston biding his time, controlling Jones.
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Jones trying to control the position but Marston manages to sink in the hooks.
Marston is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Marston has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Marston has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones breaks Marston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (13) Marston
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Marston pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marston is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (15) Marston
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Marston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones working a defensive guard but Marston passes into half guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.#T11#
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marston uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (18) Marston
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Marston controlling from mount. #T12#
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 is looking for a sweep. Marston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marston passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (21) Marston
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Marston's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Marston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Wheeler moves into the clinch.
Wheeler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wheeler fails with the takedown.
Dan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Wheeler.#CL2#
Wheeler drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Wheeler prevents the takedown attempt.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Wheeler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wheeler is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wheeler down to the mat. Wheeler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wheeler clinches.
Jones jumps guard but Wheeler stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Wheeler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wheeler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Wheeler clinches with his opponent.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage.
Wheeler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wheeler is defended easily by Jones.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Wheeler. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
No luck for Wheeler with that takedown attempt.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wheeler defends well and Jones ends up having to push Wheeler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Wheeler's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wheeler tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wheeler prevents the takedown attempt.
Wheeler is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wheeler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Wheeler can't get the takedown.
Wheeler stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Wheeler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wheeler has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wheeler tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Wheeler drops back down to his feet.
Wheeler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wheeler smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Wheeler
Jones stalling.
Wheeler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. #SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.#T5#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Wheeler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Wheeler working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Wheeler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Wheeler won't allow it.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7##SUB2#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones is stalling here. Wheeler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wheeler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (2) vs (4) Wheeler#T8#
Jones regains half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wheeler on the ground.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones wants to control but Wheeler is keeping busy.
Wheeler prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.#T9##SUB2#
Wheeler seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Wheeler trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones controlling the position.
Wheeler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T10#
Jones wants to sweep here but Wheeler controlling him for the moment.
Wheeler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wheeler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (4) Wheeler
Jones trying to control but Wheeler is working from the bottom.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeler is retaining full guard. #T11#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wheeler keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
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.
Wheeler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Wheeler is keeping the position.
Wheeler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Wheeler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wheeler being controlled here, momentarily.
Wheeler working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wheeler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wheeler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (6) Wheeler
Wheeler passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (9) Wheeler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Wheeler keeps moving and retains side control.
Wheeler controls the position.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Wheeler keeps moving and retains side control.
Wheeler trying to control the position but Jones is working away. #T14##SUB2#
Wheeler 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 tries to bench press Wheeler off him but Wheeler keeps the position.
Wheeler is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wheeler wins on points by 9 to 4.
Marcus Wheeler is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Marcus Wheeler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Damien Kaufmann!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Kaufmann
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Kaufmann trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaufmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Kaufmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones stands and throws Kaufmann's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Kaufmann
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaufmann keeps working. #SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Jones controlling the position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Kaufmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones controlling from side mount. #T3#
Kaufmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kaufmann's legs.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones staying calm.
Kaufmann is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #T4#
Jones just content to control the position.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaufmann tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T5#
Kaufmann sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kaufmann is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufmann won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Kaufmann wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Kaufmann is not content to let Jones control the position.
Kaufmann is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is thwarting Kaufmann's attempts to control the position.
Kaufmann wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones is looking to advance position but Kaufmann won't allow it. #T7#
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (8) vs (0) Kaufmann
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Kaufmann is looking to get to half guard.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Kaufmann has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (11) vs (0) Kaufmann#T8#
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kaufmann doesn't escape. #SUB#
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kaufmann doesn't escape.
Kaufmann rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Kaufmann prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.#T9##SUB#
Jones working for a choke but Kaufmann is defending well.
Jones biding his time, controlling Kaufmann.
Kaufmann just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Kaufmann do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10##SUB#
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kaufmann is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones tries to get the hooks in deep but Kaufmann pushed the leg off.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaufmann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaufmann is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kaufmann 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.
Kaufmann rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Jones is riding his opponent, not letting Kaufmann buck him off. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jones.
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.#SUB#
Jones looking for the choke from the back. #T12#
Kaufmann is trying to break free.
Jones gets his hands free as Kaufmann looks to control.
Jones biding his time, controlling Kaufmann.
Kaufmann rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Kaufmann right now.
Further stalling from Jones.#T13##SUB#
Jones is looking for a choke. Kaufmann gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kaufmann manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (11) vs (2) Kaufmann
Kaufmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaufmann wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Robinson.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Robinson! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Robinson (0) vs (4) Jones
Jones working away.
Robinson stops Jones from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Robinson prevents Jones from improving position.
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Jones slows the pace down. #T2#
Jones has control of an arm but Robinson manages to advance to Jones's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (4) vs (4) Jones
Jones tries to break free.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Robinson 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.
#T3#
Jones trying to control the action but Robinson just sinks the hooks in.
Robinson is controlling the position but Jones somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Robinson prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (7) vs (4) Jones
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jones is holding on tight.
Robinson wants to control but Jones has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount. #T5#
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson 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.
Robinson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (10) vs (4) Jones
Robinson tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Robinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Robinson wants to take Jones's back here but Jones is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Robinson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Robinson avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Jones regains half guard.#T7#
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking to stall in half guard but Jones is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Robinson taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Jones! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martin Bhullar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bhullar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (0) Jones
Bhullar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bhullar won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bhullar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bhullar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhullar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Bhullar passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bhullar in particular looking to stall.
Bhullar'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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bhullar is working away from the top position though.
Bhullar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.#T2#
Bhullar is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Bhullar.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bhullar is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bhullar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones controls Bhullar momentarily but Bhullar frees himself.
Bhullar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bhullar looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bhullar won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bhullar pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bhullar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Bhullar is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (2) Jones
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stands and throws Bhullar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (5) Jones
Bhullar regains half guard.
Bhullar is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (8) Jones
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Bhullar tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bhullar is looking to get to half guard.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Bhullar is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Bhullar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Bhullar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bhullar! Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (11) Jones
Bhullar tries to control Jones's body but Jones pushes him off. Bhullar squirms to his side and now Jones has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bhullar (2) vs (14) Jones#SUB2#
Jones working for the choke.
Bhullar tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bhullar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bhullar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Bhullar tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Jones has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bhullar! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jones gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Jones! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iaspero Yalixqua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yalixqua sprawls well. Yalixqua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Yalixqua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Yalixqua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yalixqua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones. #TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Yalixqua's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Yalixqua
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Yalixqua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yalixqua being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yalixqua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones passes Yalixqua's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Jones moves into full mount! Yalixqua won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Yalixqua
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.
Yalixqua is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (8) vs (0) Yalixqua
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yalixqua doesn't escape. #T4#
Yalixqua can't escape the position.
Jones has good solid back control here. #T5#
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.#SUB#
Jones is cranking Yalixqua's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Yalixqua! He's tightened the choke and Yalixqua is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Villanueva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Villanueva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Villanueva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Villanueva wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones moves to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Jones is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Villanueva has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Jones has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Villanueva taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Jones doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamz is retaining full guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB2#
Adamz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Adamz has eaten all the pies!#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamz is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Adamz 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. #SUB2#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adamz for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones pushing down on Adamz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones 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##TD#
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Adamz's guard.
Adamz looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamz, not yet.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adamz keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB2#
Adamz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Adamz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Adamz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Adamz 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.#SUB2#
Adamz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adamz keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB2#
Adamz has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Faster Adamz! |
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