Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 388: Barbosa v Easterly
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Jones checks the leg kick.
Bond throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Bond only half commits.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bond throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Bond fights it but they end up in guard.
Bond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bond looking to control but Jones passes into half guard. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bond defends it well.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bond is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU#
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Bond checks a leg kick nicely.
Bond throws a body kick that misses.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bond misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Bond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bond feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bond.#CL#
Bond tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bond blocks a body shot from Jones.
Bond blocks the elbow strike.
Bond avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bond to keep the fight standing.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Jones throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Bond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bond works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bond working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bond is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Bond's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bond being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Bond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#T3#
Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bond has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Bond.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones distracts Bond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Bond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bond's guard.
Bond keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bond has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones is looking to defend but Bond has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones! Bond pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Bond!

Event: UCF 90: Fantastico v Belmiro
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Arrms feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Arrms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arrms with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Arrms pushes his legs off easily. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Arrms stalling.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Arrms blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Arrms.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Arrms shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arrms tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Arrms won't allow it.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Arrms in his tracks for a moment.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Arrms has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Arrms manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Arrms is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control here.
Arrms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Arrms 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.
Jones is looking to improve his position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Arrms.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones wants to sweep but Arrms has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Arrms is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arrms passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones! #T3#
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arrms working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arrms working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is looking to escape.
Arrms working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Arrms wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Arrms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Arrms forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arrms lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Arrms seems content to control.
Jones is looking to control Arrms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Arrms is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arrms lands a nice short elbow.
Arrms drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head. #SUB#
Arrms moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Arrms is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arrms persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Arrms advances to half guard.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arrms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arrms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arrms is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to hold on but Arrms pushes him away.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms landing punches.
Arrms prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Arrms connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T1#
Arrms lands a heavy elbow.
Taekn Arrms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Arrms lands with some strikes.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arrms lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Arrms scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Arrms looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB2#
Arrms is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Arrms lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arrms lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Arrms can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arrms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Arrms trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arrms working Jones over with strikes here.
Arrms lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arrms landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Arrms isn't that keen on the idea.
Arrms with a couple of short strikes.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Arrms working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jones regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Arrms seems to be looking for submissions.
Arrms is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Arrms seems to be looking for submissions.
Arrms 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 wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well.
Jones is staying active underneath Arrms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arrms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arrms checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arrms is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Arrms drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Arrms is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arrms postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Arrms sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Arrms is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Arrms 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.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arrms is working away from the top position though.
Jones is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Arrms passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Light Weight Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arrms landing punches.
Jones takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Arrms's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taekn Arrms!
Taekn Arrms 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.

Event: UCF 82: Santoro v Honda Jr
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Jambalaya Jones throws a nice looking combination but Light Weight Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Light Weight Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jambalaya Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Light Weight Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Light Weight Jones wants to advance to full mount but Jambalaya Jones doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Jambalaya Jones looking for a guillotine here but Light Weight Jones defends easily.
Jambalaya Jones has momentary wrist control but Light Weight Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jambalaya Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Light Weight Jones has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Light Weight Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Light Weight Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Light Weight Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
An elbow from Light Weight Jones crashes against the mat.
Light Weight Jones wants to control but Jambalaya Jones is keeping him busy.
Jambalaya Jones is trying to control Light Weight Jones's posture but Light Weight Jones avoids it. #SUB#
Light Weight Jones has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jambalaya Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Light Weight Jones yanks on the arm and Jambalaya Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Light Weight Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Light Weight Jones!

Event: UCF 72: Boytsov v Puro
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tavares defends well and Jones ends up having to push Tavares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Light Weight Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.#CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares working hard to break the clinch.
Tavares is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Tavares's head.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Tavares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Weight Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones slips under a jab.
A jab from Tavares does it's job there.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michael Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.#CL#
Jones gets a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Tavares does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Tavares takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Jones tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
A cross from Jones lands.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Tavares throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Tavares is quick to defend against it.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Tavares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones tries to pull guard but Tavares holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Tavares scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #T4#
Tavares is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Tavares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tavares is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Tavares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Jones rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavares takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.
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!
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Tavares blocks the elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Tavares is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Tavares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tavares.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Tavares misses.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Tavares avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Tavares blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to clinch but Tavares moves away
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
letting Tavares counter with a right hand. #T2#
Jones fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Tavares moved away.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Tavares scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Weight Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Tavares.#T3#
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tavares let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tavares. #T4#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Tavares throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tavares throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is looking to wear down Tavares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tavares scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a nice hook to Tavares's body. Tavares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavares but Tavares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michael Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavares is able to avoid easily.
Jones misses with the body kick
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavares.#T1#
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tavares.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Tavares back into the cage.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Light Weight Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tavares in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Tavares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Weight Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tavares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tavares can't break the clinch.
Tavares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Tavares can't break the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavares just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tavares after a bit of a struggle.
Tavares dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Tavares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from Jones. #T3#
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tavares's efforts to push away.
Light Weight Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow. #BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Tavares tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Tavares blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Tavares's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Michael Tavares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Tavares in his tracks for a moment.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tavares's brow.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Tavares is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tavares winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Tavares thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: UCF 58: Abrazos v Kong
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Chabot. Chabot gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Chabot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.#TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Chabot defends it.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chabot has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Jones thows a huge punch but Chabot dodges it nicely.
Jones thows a huge punch but Chabot dodges it nicely.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chabot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Chabot is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Chabot won't allow it.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Chabot defends it.
Jones is looking to stall here but Chabot recovers full guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Chabot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chabot looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Chabot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chabot works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chabot defends well.
Chabot advances position into side control!
Chabot staying calm.
Jones tries to buck Chabot off but Chabot is having none of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chabot just content to control the position.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chabot not doing much here. #SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chabot's defenses.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chabot regains guard immediately.
Chabot has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chabot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Chabot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chabot's head.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones stays in close to Chabot's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chabot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.#CL2#
Chabot gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chabot is aware though and is defending well.
Chabot forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chabot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Chabot checks a leg kick.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chabot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chabot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Ernest Chabot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chabot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chabot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Jones gets caught napping as Chabot dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Chabot pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chabot has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chabot moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones wants to control but Chabot postures up.
Light Weight Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jones is being controlled here.
Jones wants to control but Chabot postures up.
Chabot passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones!
Chabot avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Chabot keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chabot controlling Jones's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chabot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Chabot in his guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: UCF 49: Fantastico v Mfer
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Chabot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chabot tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Chabot is quick to defend against it.
Chabot shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Light Weight Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Chabot's guard.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chabot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving. #T1#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Chabot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chabot is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chabot tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones is trying to control Chabot's posture but Chabot avoids it.
Jones is trying to improve his position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones prevents Chabot from improving position.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Chabot controlling the position.
Chabot gets to mount! Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chabot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
My spies in Copes inform me that Chabot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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.
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.
Chabot wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chabot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Chabot 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.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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 Light Weight Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chabot shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chabot can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Chabot looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chabot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Chabot has wrist control.#T1#
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Chabot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Jones throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chabot fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chabot's guard.
Chabot keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Chabot is keeping the position.#T3#
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Chabot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Chabot defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Chabot defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Chabot on that attempt.
Ernest Chabot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones throws a strike but Chabot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chabot can do to turn this around?
Chabot slips nicely into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabot is working away from the top position though.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Chabot tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Chabot controlling the action here.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Chabot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Light Weight Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Light Weight Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chabot is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Chabot shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Chabot and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Chabot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chabot won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Chabot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Chabot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chabot has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Chabot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chabot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chabot tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Chabot is controlling the position.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Chabot 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.
Let's hope that Chabot 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ernest Chabot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: UCF 41: Puro v Thorn
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Long wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones checks a low kick from Long.#TD2#
Long tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Long is not content to let Jones control the position.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Long keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Long's temple. #SUB2#
Long is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Long looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Long is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Long blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Long's head.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Jones is trying to control. Long wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Long tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones is thwarting Long's attempts to control the position.
Long tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Long trying to control but Jones postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Long manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Long looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Long appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Long keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Long fails to land with a series of punches.
Long moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Long tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Long is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Long wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Long has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Long on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Long is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Long avoid being mounted?#T2#
Long is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones lands a couple of good shots and Long has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Long is staying busy.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes.
Jones controls the position.
Long looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Jones has Long flattened out and is raining down punches. #T3#
Jones is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Light Weight Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is looking to control Long but Long is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Jones looking for the RNC.
Long covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jones is not going to allow Long to sit and survive in this position.
Jones misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Long defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB2#
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Long defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Jones tightening his grip on Long, looking for the choke.
Jones biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Long moves out of range.
Long throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Long circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Long counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a push kick but Long slaps the foot to one side.
Long motions for Jones to come forward. Long throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch but Long moves away
and Long counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Long looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Long misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Long moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones wants to clinch.
Long throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Long pushes him off.
Long throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Long.
Light Weight Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones is looking to clinch but Long is avoiding it.
Long is looking for a counter combo.#T2##TD2#
Long tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones content just to control the position here.
Long is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Jones controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is trying to escape the mount.
Long is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Long tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Long looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones tries to control but Long wriggling away.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to control the pace but Long is squirming around nicely.
Richard Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Light Weight Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: UCF 29: Bishop v Hardman
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Miele shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Miele wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones moves out of range as Miele throws a body kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Miele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miele.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miele swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Miele.
Miele tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Light Weight Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bella Miele.
Miele gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt. #T1#
Miele blocking some punches.
Miele trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Miele is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miele distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Miele avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miele escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Jones tries to buck Miele off but Miele is having none of it.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is not content to let Miele control the position.
Jones is trying to buck Miele off.
Jones is trying to control Miele's posture but Miele avoids it. #T3#
Jones is trying to buck Miele off.#SU2#
Miele decides to stand back up. Miele steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
Jones lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miele moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jones has hold of one of Miele's legs. Miele is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Miele keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones works over Miele with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Miele is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Miele is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T4##SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miele dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Miele distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Miele to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miele trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Miele is controlling him well.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to control but Miele passes into side control!
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 Light Weight Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miele's waist but Miele gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Miele is out of range.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miele counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones wants to clinch.
Miele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Miele is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Miele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Miele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miele looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miele keeps working.
Miele is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Miele is in full control for now.
Good control from Miele.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones is not content to let Miele control the position.#T2#
Jones has his hands clasped together around Miele's back. He's all about the action.
Jones is looking to control Miele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Well, if Miele 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. #SUB2#
Miele 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.
Miele works his way into full mount!
Miele lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Jones gets back to half guard.
Bella Miele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miele throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to improve his position but Miele is controlling well.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miele is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to improve his position but Miele is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to control but Miele is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bella Miele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Miele shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miele showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Miele moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
Jones struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying his best to control but Miele has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele raining down shots from the mount!
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Jones postures up.
Miele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Miele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Miele!#REVB#
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones is trying to hold Miele in close to prevent damage but Miele has managed to pass into half guard.
Miele perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Miele's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Jones wants to improve his position but Miele is controlling well.
Miele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miele 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 tries to roll over but Miele keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Miele prevents Jones from improving his position.
Miele trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #T3#
Miele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Miele, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miele is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miele tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miele to the ground. Miele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Miele has wrist control.
Miele looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Miele has wrist control.
Miele trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Miele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miele working a defensive guard here.
Jones working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bella Miele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bella Miele!

Event: UCF 11: Santoro v Galvarino
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Jones goes for a double leg but Sunesson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sunesson continues to drive forward.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sunesson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sunesson to the ground. Sunesson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick lands for Sunesson. #TD2#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Sunesson actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control the action but Sunesson is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand up but Sunesson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunesson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones working Sunesson over with strikes.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Sunesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Sunesson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
Sunesson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Sunesson is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sunesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones cracks Sunesson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sunesson is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sunesson, who protects the arm well.
Sunesson is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #T2#
Sunesson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sunesson is looking for a sweep.
Sunesson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sunesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sunesson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sunesson tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunesson 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. #SUB2#
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sunesson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Light Weight Jones!

Event: UCF 5: Smith v Taylor
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muller works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
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.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Muller had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Muller misses.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Muller blocks it.#CL#
Jones rushes Muller and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Muller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muller can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Muller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muller is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Muller tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller prevents a body shot from Jones.
Muller is trying to break free.
Muller is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muller's efforts to push away.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Muller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Muller can't break the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Muller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones prevents Muller from breaking the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Muller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muller blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Muller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muller.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. #CUT#It looks like Frankz Muller has been cut.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller dodges an elbow strike from Jones. #T3#
Muller lands a nice uppercut.
Muller digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muller scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Muller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muller tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Muller 's eye.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Muller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muller's brow.
Muller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muller pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Muller lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muller's efforts to push away.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Muller scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muller's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muller's brow.
Muller blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Muller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankz Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankz Muller's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a push kick but Muller slaps the foot to one side.
Muller connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Muller. That snapped Jones's head back.
Muller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Muller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muller fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jones to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jones looks to clinch but Muller throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jones taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frankz Muller!
Post fight, Frankz Muller stared into the camera and said 'Thank to my trainers, my fans and my sponsor. This victory is dedicated to they'.

Event: UCF 2: Clark v Skwat
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Jones tries to land a front kick but Astasius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Astasius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astasius misses with a straight right.
Astasius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Astasius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Astasius.
Astasius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astasius blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a low kick but Astasius avoids it.
It looked like Astasius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Astasius works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Astasius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Astasius dodges the punch combination from Jones. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#T1#
Astasius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astasius misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astasius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Piotr Astasius has been cut.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Astasius.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones tries a body shot but Astasius blocks it.
Astasius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Astasius blocks a body shot from Jones.
Astasius lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Astasius blocks an elbow strike.
Astasius misses with a body punch.
Astasius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Astasius in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Astasius avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Astasius misses with some punches.
Astasius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astasius throws a head punch that misses.
Astasius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Astasius controls the action.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Astasius avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Astasius.
Astasius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Astasius blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astasius.
Nice elbow from Jones. #CUT2#Piotr Astasius's cut is getting worse.
Jones blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Astasius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Astasius avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Astasius blocks it.
Astasius dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Astasius working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Astasius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Astasius takes an elbow to the temple.
Astasius takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Piotr Astasius's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Astasius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Astasius fails to land.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Astasius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Astasius throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astasius lands a right hand.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Astasius controls the action. #T4#
Jones misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Astasius.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Astasius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Astasius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Astasius throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astasius swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astasius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Nice body punch from Astasius - that landed with a thud.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Jones. #CUT2#Jeez, Piotr Astasius's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piotr Astasius's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Light Weight Jones!

Event: VF 12: Peto Vs. Nox
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Harrison.
Jones tries to clinch up but Harrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Harrison moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Harrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones misses with the body kick
enabling Harrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Harrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Harrison blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Harrison digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Harrison shrugs off.
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Harrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Harrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harrison.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Jones.
Harrison can't break the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow. #T2#
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harrison moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Harrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison tries to clinch up.#CL#
Harrison rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Harrison.
Jones prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harrison stalls.
Jones misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Harrison takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Nice elbow from Jones. #CUT2#It looks like Walter Harrison has been cut.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
Harrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Harrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Harrison can't break the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrison gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above Harrison 's eye.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Harrison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Harrison. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Harrison moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Harrison stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harrison dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Harrison's cut.
That's time! Harrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Jones does it's job there.#CL2#
Harrison gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Harrison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Harrison scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Harrison.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harrison's defenses.
Harrison blocks the elbow strike.
Harrison tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Harrison in his tracks for a moment.
Jones keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harrison wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Harrison is rocked!
Harrison blocking some punches.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Harrison shrugs off.
Oh Harrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Walter Harrison's cut is getting worse.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Harrison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Light Weight Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harrison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Jones.
Harrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Harrison.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands an elbow just above Harrison 's eye.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Harrison in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Walter Harrison's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Harrison pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Harrison blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Harrison as the two fighters clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harrison lands with a right to the head.
Harrison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Harrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Harrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harrison's defenses.
Jones tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harrison looking to stall.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Harrison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harrison has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Harrison gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harrison takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Harrison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Harrison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harrison blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Nice elbow from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrison.
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 an elbow that only just misses.
Harrison takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Jeez, Walter Harrison's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Harrison avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harrison lands with a left to the head.
Harrison has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Harrison's cut.
That's time! Harrison'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#
Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Harrison.
Harrison throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Harrison lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Harrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Harrison.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrison's efforts to push away.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Harrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harrison tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Harrison.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Harrison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Light Weight Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Jones lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Walter Harrison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Light Weight Jones!

Event: VF 9: Wilcox Vs. Fiend
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Jones walks into a jab.
Kubota connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Kubota counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones closes the distance but Kubota moves to the side
and Kubota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Kubota is wise to it.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kubota lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Kubota.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kubota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kubota lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kubota.
Kubota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Kubota lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Our sources have told us that Kubota has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kubota blocks the elbow strike.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Kubota finish him?#TD#
Kubota jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kubota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Kubota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #T2#
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control but Kubota is working from the bottom.
Kubota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kubota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kubota looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kubota swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Kubota is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kubota manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Kubota's guard. #SUB#
Kubota 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.
Kubota pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Kubota is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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 is positioning himself well to prevent Kubota advancing to mount.
Kubota is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kubota seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Kubota prevents Jones from improving his position.
Kubota wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Kubota is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones wants to improve his position but Kubota is controlling well.
Jones wants to control but Kubota is keeping busy.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Kubota sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Kubota wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kubota.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeshi Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Kubota scores with a punch to the head.
Kubota lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones wants to clinch up but Kubota keeps it at a distance.
Kubota digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Kubota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kubota lands a nice uppercut.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kubota gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Light Weight Jones has been cut.
Kubota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Nice body punch from Kubota.
Kubota blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Kubota pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Kubota 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.
Kubota 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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kubota looking for a sweep. Not yet Kubota, not yet.
Kubota seems keen to control Jones's posture.#T2#
Jones wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kubota 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 chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Kubota has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kubota keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kubota wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kubota does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones working over Kubota with some ground and pound. Kubota looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kubota is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kubota looking for submissions off his back.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Kubota's hands, connecting with Kubota's forehead.
Kubota trying to control from the bottom.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubota keeps working.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kubota is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kubota is working hard here to advance position.
Kubota is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones wants to stand up but Kubota is controlling the position.
Kubota slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kubota holds on and takes a little breather.
Kubota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Light Weight Jones's cut.
That's time! Kubota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
A lazy left from Kubota finds it's target.
Kubota lands a body shot.
Kubota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kubota thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kubota defends it well.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota with a hook.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones wants to clinch up but Kubota keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Kubota as he checks the leg kick.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kubota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kubota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Kubota scores with a hook.
Kubota punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Takeshi Kubota has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kubota.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kubota lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kubota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Kubota.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota blocks a body shot from Jones. #T2#
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Light Weight Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Kubota. #TD#
Kubota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kubota working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones works his way into side control.
Kubota tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Kubota regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kubota is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Kubota is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Jones wants to take a breather but Kubota is having none of it. #SUB#
Kubota looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is thwarting Kubota's attempts to control the position.
Kubota tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Kubota's head.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Light Weight Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kubota has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Kubota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Kubota is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Kubota slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kubota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kubota, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Kubota!
An out of breath Takeshi Kubota thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VF 5: Gilmore Vs. Tesla
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a leg kick but Nate moved away.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nate was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.#CL2#
Jones rushes Nate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nate blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Nate avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Nate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nate tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nate can't break the clinch.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nate is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Nate controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Nate blocks the elbow strike.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nate blocks the elbow strike.
Nate takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nate looking to stall.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries to work over Nate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nasty Nate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Nate looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Nate, against the cage.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Nate in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nate's brow.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Nate shrugs off.
Nate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Nate blocks the elbow strike.
Nate dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Jones lands an elbow just above Nate 's eye.
Nate blocking some punches.
Nate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Nate wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Nate blocks an elbow strike.
Nate dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Nate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Nate avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Nate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Jones forces Nate back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nate takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nate tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nate's defenses.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#Nate is rocked!
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Nate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Light Weight Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws the left hand but Nate avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Nate up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Nate! Jones unloads with more strikes and Nate sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Light Weight Jones!

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