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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 104
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Svensson sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Svensson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.#CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Svensson defends well and Jones ends up having to push Svensson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Svensson counters with a nice body shot.
Alexander Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bones Jones.#T1#
Jones throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Svensson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Svensson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Svensson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
It appears Svensson was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Svensson throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svensson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Svensson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones looks winded!
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Svensson counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Svensson finish him?!#ROC#Jones is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bones Jones has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson is looking for a counter combo.
Alexander Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Svensson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Svensson! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 89
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones tries for a takedown but Joki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joki as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Joki, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bones Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Joki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joki throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Joki has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nice takedown defense from Joki. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Joki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joki throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Joki throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Joki. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones tries for a takedown but Joki circles away easily
and Joki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Joki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab.
Joki thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Joki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones dives in and grabs Joki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joki pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Bones Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Joki.
Joki looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joki's waist but Joki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Joki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joki misses the jab.
Joki looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Joki sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joki is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Valto Joki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joki misses the jab.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joki is trying to improve his position.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Joki!
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Joki slips nicely into half guard.
Joki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones is staying active underneath Joki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Joki is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is not content to let Joki control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valto Joki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joki.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Joki avoided it.
Jones tries for a takedown but Joki circles away easily
and Joki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Joki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joki wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bones Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Joki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones goes for a double leg but Joki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joki continues to drive forward.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Joki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joki defends well and Jones ends up having to push Joki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Joki gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Joki has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joki lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Joki circles away easily
letting Joki counter with a right hand.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Joki counters with a huge left! Jones is in big trouble! He's backing up but Joki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jones from any more damage. A dominating finish by Joki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valto Joki! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 68
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopgood did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Hopgood gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Hopgood is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hopgood's body to avoid the submission. Hopgood has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hopgood arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oreo Hopgood! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 51
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Ilic thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ilic but Ilic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kresimir Ilic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bones Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ilic as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Ilic misses.
We've been told by Ilic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Ilic sprawls well.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Ilic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Ilic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ilic shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Ilic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ilic missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Ilic catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ilic circles away.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ilic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Ilic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilic misses with a straight left. #T1#
Ilic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Ilic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Ilic, which made it look bad.
Ilic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Ilic strikes.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Ilic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ilic keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilic wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones controlling from the top position. #T2#
Ilic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Ilic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ilic is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ilic is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Ilic looking to pass the guard.
Ilic throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilic's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ilic can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB2#
Jones is working to tighten his grip on Ilic's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ilic has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jones is really squeezing tight and eventually Ilic passes out! Jones breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bones Jones!
An out of breath Bones Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bon counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Bon tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bon was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bon wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones trying to control but Bon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bon keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Bon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bon tries to get out of the position.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones advances position into side control!
Bon is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jones has hold of Bon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jones cranks the arm and Bon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bones Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Bones Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bones Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lesnar can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Lesnar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Lesnar
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar controlling the position.#SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lesnar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Lesnar
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lesnar has eaten all the pies!
Jones keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Lesnar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (2) Lesnar
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is pushing down on Lesnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lesnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Lesnar is working away.
Jones is stalling here. Lesnar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lesnar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (6) Lesnar
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (8) vs (6) Lesnar
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lesnar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Lesnar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (8) vs (8) Lesnar
We've been informed that Lesnar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lesnar has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lesnar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (10) vs (8) Lesnar
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Jones wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (13) vs (8) Lesnar
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working. #SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well.
Lesnar is not content to let Jones control the position. #T6##SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Lesnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
Jones is really struggling to control Lesnar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Lesnar is defending well. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lesnar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Lesnar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (13) vs (12) Lesnar
Lesnar looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lesnar is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar.
#SUB2#
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8##SUB2#
Lesnar is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (17) vs (12) Lesnar#T9##SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesnar, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (17) vs (14) Lesnar
Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Lesnar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (21) vs (14) Lesnar#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Lesnar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lesnar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11##SUB#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Lesnar defends it. #SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Lesnar defends it. #T12##SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Lesnar is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Lesnar defends it. #SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Lesnar defends the submission attempt.#T13##SUB#
Jones looking for a submission but Lesnar manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Jones trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lesnar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Lesnar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (21) vs (16) Lesnar#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones is breathing heavily.#T14#
Lesnar trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lesnar has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lesnar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (23) vs (16) Lesnar
Lesnar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 23 to 16.
A relieved looking Bones Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bones Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Filip Kupon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kupon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jones (4) vs (0) Kupon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kupon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Kupon is controlling his hands well.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Kupon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (2) Kupon
Kupon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kupon advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kupon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kupon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (5) Kupon
Kupon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kupon tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones can't escape the position.
#T2#
Kupon looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kupon works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (4) vs (8) Kupon
Kupon struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Kupon has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jones! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kupon gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Filip Kupon!
During a confident post fight interview, Filip Kupon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Grant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grant 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.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Grant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grant. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grant.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.
Grant wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Grant forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Grant trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Grant looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grant dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grant has passed into half guard!
Grant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.#SU2#
Grant postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jones to stand up. #TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Grant's guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Grant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grant fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grant sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Grant is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Grant is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Grant is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving. #T1#
Jones postures up.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grant! #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Grant tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #T2#
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Grant has mounted him!
Grant scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Grant tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Grant raining down shots from the mount!
Grant is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3##SUB2#
Grant looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
Grant looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Grant trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Grant tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Grant seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grant!
Grant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Grant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Grant is working away.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but Grant doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grant dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Grant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grant passes into half guard.
Grant trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Grant wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Grant's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grant escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Grant has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Grant lands a heavy elbow.
Grant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grant cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Grant tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Grant looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grant 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Grant! |
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