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Event:
NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1# Jones throws out a loose jab but Frieberg uses good head movement to avoid it. Frieberg moves away from the strike by Jones. Frieberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD# Frieberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones regains half guard there - taking advantage of Frieberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Frieberg throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. Frieberg prevents Jones from improving his position. Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. 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. Nice strikes from Frieberg there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Frieberg.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frieberg. #T1# Jones wants to get back to full guard but Frieberg has passed into side control. Frieberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones! Frieberg with good strikes from the mount here! Jones regains half guard. Jones is trying to get back to full guard. Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Frieberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Jones throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Frieberg to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Jones is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Frieberg! Gregor Frieberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1# Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chase was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Chase has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Chase misses with a wild body shot. Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Chase gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage. #TD# Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Chase stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. Jones wants to sweep but no luck. Chase throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chase stopping the sweep attempt from Jones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chase throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Chase loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chase content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chase works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard. Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chase's guard. #REVB# Jones throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Chase striking off his back, scoring a few points. Chase managing to control the position. Chase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Chase is trying to keep Jones in close.
Chase 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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chase will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chase working a defensive guard here.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jones throwing strikes but missing. Chase wants to sweep but no luck. Chase working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones. #T3# Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Chase working a defensive guard here.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Chase.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Chase swings widly with a right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jones throws the left hand but Chase avoids the punch easily. Chase connects with a looping right hand.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Chase throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones. Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chase. Chase circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circle momentarily. Chase darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Chase misses with a body shot.
#T4# Chase ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD# Chase fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Chase is now in Jones's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chase throws a big elbow that misses. Chase postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Chase any problems. Chase is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control. Jones striking from the bottom.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Chase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chase is one step ahead there. Jones throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Chase will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Chase uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react. Chase lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Chase misses. Jones blocks a jab.#TD# Chase manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure. Danny Chase overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. 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. Chase landing some decent shots from guard. Chase wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Jones keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully. Chase with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1# Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Chase distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Chase slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jones stands up over Chase, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jones working some strikes from top position. Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Chase is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jones advances to half guard. Chase is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chase avoid being mounted? Jones working over Chase with some ground and pound. Chase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Chase punching from the bottom.
Chase moves into full guard.
Jones throws a strike but Chase rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3# Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Jones trying to strike off his back.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chase makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Chase any problems. Chase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chase trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Chase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Chase makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chase's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Chase throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely. Chase works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard. Jones wants to sweep here but Chase controlling him for the moment. Chase wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Chase working some strikes from top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Chase dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. #TD# Chase fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Chase persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chase working the head and body with strikes. Chase thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. Jones striking from the bottom. Chase not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chase scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones has hold of Chase's hands but Chase slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Nice strikes from Chase there. Jones moves into full guard.
Chase with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Chase working some strikes from top position. Chase chips away with some ground and pound. Chase content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#Jones is rocked! Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Chase any problems. Chase with a flurry of punches that miss. Chase landing with the ground and pound. Chase throwing strikes but missing. Chase wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Chase landing with the ground and pound. #T2# Chase lands a couple of elbows. Jones is still in real trouble! Can Chase finish him? Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chase manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Jones seems to have recovered his senses. Jones cracks Chase with a solid left hand. Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chase is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea. Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jones distracts Chase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jones throws an elbow that misses. Chase uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Chase!#REVR# Chase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around? Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Chase any problems. Chase stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Chase forces his way into half guard. Chase wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Chase is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. Chase blocks the strikes from Jones.
#T4# Chase sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. Jones taking some punishment here, with Chase in his half guard. Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chase scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2# Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chase pulls his head out easily. Chase prevents Jones from improving his position. Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chase.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Chase showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chase has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Chase! A victorious Danny Chase thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 46
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Jon Jones closes the distance and clinches. Jon Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Jason Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jon Jones backwards. Jon Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jason Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Jon Jones.
Jason Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jason Jones blocks an elbow strike. Jason Jones cracks Jon Jones with a nice body shot. A short uppercut from Jason Jones. Jason Jones misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jon Jones throws an elbow but misses. A head punch on the inside from Jason Jones fails to land. Jon Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Jason Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A shot in the inside from Jason Jones. Jason Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jason Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jason Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
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! Jason Jones blocks a body shot from Jon Jones. Jon Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jon Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jason Jones lands a right hand. #T1##TD# Jon Jones jumps guard and drags Jason Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# Jon Jones is looking for a triangle but Jason Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jon Jones has momentary wrist control but Jason Jones slips an elbow through the middle. Jason Jones throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jason Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jason Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jason Jones is in close to Jon Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows. Jon Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jon Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jason Jones distracts Jon Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jason Jones with a nice head shot there. Jon Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Jason Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jason Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Jon Jones is rocked! Jason Jones chips away with some ground and pound. Oh Jon Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jason Jones arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jon Jones's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason Jones! Jason Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2024 |
#R1# Bagwell throws a body shot but no joy. Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bagwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jones lands with a cross. Nice uppercut there from Jones. Jones tries for a takedown but Bagwell circles away easily and Bagwell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one! Jason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bagwell misses with a body shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bagwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bagwell moves out of range of the strikes. Jones scores with a hook to the body. Bagwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bagwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwell moves away. It looked like Bagwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones. Bagwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Bagwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Jones scores with a jab. Jones connects with a crisp jab. Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Bagwell, which made it look bad. Jones misses with a hook to the body
#KD# and Bagwell counters with a head kick that drops Jones to the mat! Jones scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Jones is rocked! Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones connects with a single shot there. Bagwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Bagwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bagwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jones looks to land a left hand but Bagwell moved out of range nicely. Bagwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. Bagwell throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jones throws a counter combo. Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a big shot that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Bagwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3# Bagwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bagwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Bagwell is rocked! Nice defenses there by Jones. Jones drops Bagwell with a naaaaasty hook - Bagwell is in real trouble here! Jones dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Jones! After the fight, Jason Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Kha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Kha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Jones landing rabbit punches to the side of Kha's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kha takes a decent strike to the side of the head. Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kha's guard. #REVB# Jones throws a big right hand that misses. Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1# Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kha's head. Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jones landing with the ground and pound. Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. Jones landing with the ground and pound. Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Jones landing with the ground and pound. Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2# Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Kha's brow. #ROC2#Kha is rocked! Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Oh Kha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones gets to his feet and stands over Kha, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kha felt that one! Jones unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kha from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Jones! Jason Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. Un Kha spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1158 Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1# Jones lands a jab to the head.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jones slips under a jab. Jones misses with an uppercut. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jones throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2# and Newman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Newman. Newman pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newman on the ground. Newman thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Newman is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones has a hand on Newman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Newman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! 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 wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T1# Newman controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Good control from Newman.#SUB2# Newman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2# Newman has got one arm under Jones's chin. This could be trouble... Jones trying to control the other hand but Newman gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jones has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Newman! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1158 Round 1
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1# Jones throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD# Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Baker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Baker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Baker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Jones preventing the sweep. Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jones throws a strike but Baker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Baker any problems. Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #T2# Jones trying to strike off his back.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Baker wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baker passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Jones is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
#T3# Jones is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Baker blocks Jones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Jones is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Baker blocks Jones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones punching from the bottom.
#T4# Baker blocks the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done. Jones trying to strike off his back.
Jones throws a nice elbow from the bottom. Jones wants to sweep but no luck. Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Donk. Baker catches Jones right on the button with a cross. Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Jason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baker dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Baker looks winded! Baker slips a jab from Jones. Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Jones will probably get the nod. That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD# Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Baker has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Baker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baker is in guard.#REVB# Baker looking to pass the guard. Jones throws a couple of heel strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Baker won't allow Jones to sweep him here. Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker. #T1# Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Jason Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Baker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Jones is striking off his back. Baker thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baker 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 missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control. Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2# Jones tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control. Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard. Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground. Baker blocks the strikes from Jones.
Baker trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. Jones punching from the bottom.
Baker blocks the strikes from Jones.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker. Baker is breathing heavily.#T3# Jones throws a jab when Baker was well out of range. Baker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Baker dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Baker's head and hops out. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively. Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Baker blocks a jab. Jones swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
#TD# Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baker! Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Baker's head but Baker avoids it well.#T4# Jones cracks Baker with a big elbow. Baker is looking for a sweep. Baker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow. 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 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baker to see if he's OK. Baker taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes. Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones landing strikes. Jones scoring with punches and elbows. Baker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones scoring with punches from side control. Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jones dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Baker shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Baker is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones. Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike. Baker parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baker to escape.
Jones throws an elbow but Baker slips to the side and avoids it well. Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Jones lands an elbow. Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baker to see if he's OK. Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones lands a nice forearm strike. Jones lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Baker is rocked! Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baker to see if he's OK. Baker is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him? Jones cracks Baker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jones immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Baker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Jones! |
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