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Event:
ENIGMA 233
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Magyar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magyar's defenses.
Magyar lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Magyar has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magyar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Magyar dives into Jones's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magyar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magyar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones controls Magyar momentarily but Magyar frees himself.
Magyar throws a big elbow that misses.
Magyar distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magyar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magyar is controlling him. #T1#
Magyar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Magyar is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones keeping full guard, as Magyar tries to pass. #SUB#
Magyar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones wants to sweep here but Magyar controlling him for the moment.
Magyar's corner is telling him to maintain 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.
Magyar passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones is not content to let Magyar control the position.
Jones keeping hold of Magyar's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magyar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magyar working the head and body with strikes.
Magyar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magyar prevents Jones from standing back up.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Magyar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Magyar looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Magyar drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Magyar as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Magyar! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mate Magyar!
Mate Magyar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 230
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Jones misses. #TD2#
Xornimada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Xornimada is now in Jones's guard.#SUB#
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xornimada has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Xornimada manages to pass to side control!
Xornimada throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xornimada connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Jones tries to buck Xornimada off but Xornimada is having none of it.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Xornimada.
Xornimada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xornimada landing a few strikes.
Xornimada scoring with punches and elbows.
Xornimada working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones keeps Xornimada under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Xornimada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones's coaches at Shut Up & Train! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xornimada off and has taken his back!
Xornimada is taking damage to the body and head.
Xornimada turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xornimada is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Xornimada defends easily.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xornimada is one step ahead there.
Xornimada looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Xornimada defends it easily.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xornimada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xornimada postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Xornimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xornimada chips away with some ground and pound.
Xornimada throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Xornimada defends it easily.
Jones is trying to keep Xornimada in close.
#T3#
Xornimada is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xornimada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xornimada scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xornimada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xornimada cracks Jones with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Xornimada arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jones's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Muharib Xornimada!
Muharib Xornimada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 228
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Gudmundsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gudmundsson as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Gudmundsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oskar Gudmundsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Jones.
Gudmundsson scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Gudmundsson gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Gudmundsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudmundsson is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Gudmundsson blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gudmundsson.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gudmundsson.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Gudmundsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gudmundsson.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gudmundsson lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gudmundsson pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gudmundsson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Gudmundsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gudmundsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Gudmundsson digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Gudmundsson misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Gudmundsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gudmundsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gudmundsson lands a right hand.
Jones prevents a body shot from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Gudmundsson stalling the fight.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Gudmundsson controls the action.
#T3#
Gudmundsson blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Gudmundsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gudmundsson prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gudmundsson blocking some punches.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gudmundsson on the inside. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Gudmundsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Gudmundsson finish him?
Gudmundsson gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gudmundsson.
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 throws a punch but it's blocked by Gudmundsson.
Nice body punch from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gudmundsson.
Gudmundsson lands a big right hand that drops Jones! The killer instinct kicks in and Gudmundsson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gudmundsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Gudmundsson! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 107
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Tzu goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Tzu sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Tzu avoids it this time.
Jones has Tzu pressed against the cage, preventing Tzu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Jones. #TD#
Tzu tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Tzu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tzu, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzu has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Tzu looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones pushing down on Tzu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tzu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control the action but Tzu is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Tzu looking for submissions off his back.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tzu's head. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Tzu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is nestled in close to Tzu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Tzu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones prevents Tzu from improving his position.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Tzu actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tzu defending well though.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Tzu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tzu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Jones prevents Tzu from improving his position.
Tzu is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tzu is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Tzu is working away.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Tzu's hands, connecting with Tzu's forehead.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tzu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 92
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wawrzyniak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones won't allow Wawrzyniak to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to control from the top but Wawrzyniak keeps moving.
Wawrzyniak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a strike but Wawrzyniak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Wawrzyniak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to hold Wawrzyniak in close to prevent damage but Wawrzyniak has managed to pass into half guard.
Wawrzyniak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones wants to improve his position but Wawrzyniak is controlling well.
Jones keeps trying 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.#SU#
Wawrzyniak stands up out of the half guard.
Wawrzyniak jabs at Jones's body.
Wawrzyniak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Wawrzyniak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wawrzyniak ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Wawrzyniak throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wawrzyniak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wawrzyniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Wawrzyniak counters with a straight right hand.
Jones clobbers Wawrzyniak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Wawrzyniak lands a slapping body shot.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wawrzyniak doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Wawrzyniak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab lands there for Wawrzyniak.
Sloppy strikes from Wawrzyniak. Those never looked like landing.
Wawrzyniak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wawrzyniak misses with a wild body shot.
Wawrzyniak stuffs the takedown.
Wawrzyniak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Wawrzyniak's head coaches at Wolfshark MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wawrzyniak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Good exchange - Wawrzyniak coming out on top.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Wawrzyniak fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jones out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak gave a mention to Battleborn Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 77
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Tanaka throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A jab from Tanaka does it's job there.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Tanaka tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanaka in his tracks. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Tanaka jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Tanaka is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up in Tanaka's guard and throws a big left but Tanaka blocks it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones won't allow Tanaka to sweep him here.
Tanaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to stand but Tanaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones wanted to stand there but Tanaka had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Tanaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tanaka. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Tanaka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Tanaka trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones trying to advance position but Tanaka counters by regaining guard.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Tanaka is working hard here to advance position.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones wanted to stand there but Tanaka had control of the position.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tanaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tanaka jumps guard.
#SUB#
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones throws a strike but Tanaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tanaka has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Tanaka manages to pass to side control!
Tanaka trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones trying his best to control but Tanaka has mounted him.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones wants to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Daichi Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanaka tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Tanaka avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Jones is keeping busy.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Tanaka tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off.
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Tanaka working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to break free.
#T3#
Tanaka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Tanaka is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Jones right now.
Jones trying to control the action but Tanaka just sinks the hooks in.
Tanaka tries to keep control of the position but Jones is staying busy.
Tanaka avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones tries to escape but Tanaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB#
Tanaka has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Tanaka gets his hands free. #SUB#
Tanaka has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tanaka's guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones postures up in Tanaka's guard and throws a big left but Tanaka blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Tanaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Tanaka does it's job there.
Jones scores with a hook.#TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tanaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tanaka has passed into half guard!
Tanaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka trying to control the pace.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Tanaka is controlling him well. #T1#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Tanaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Tanaka from advancing to side control.
Tanaka prevents Jones from standing back up.
Tanaka is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanaka's head. #T2#
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Jones has Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones cracks Tanaka with a nice body shot.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanaka jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head. #T3#
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Jones.
Tanaka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries to work over Tanaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Tanaka backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanaka under the eye.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards. #ROC2#Tanaka is rocked!
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 64
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Huynh lands with a right hand.
Jones tries to bum rush Huynh with a series of wild strikes but Huynh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Huynh tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Huynh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huynh blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Huynh tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Huynh blocking some punches.
Huynh takes a shot to the head.
Huynh wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Huynh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huynh is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huynh wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is keen to just control but Huynh is a slippery customer.#T1#
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones wants to take a breather but Huynh is having none of it.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huynh's head. #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.
Huynh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Huynh is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Jones is thwarting Huynh's attempts to control the position.
Jones is keen to just control but Huynh is a slippery customer.
Huynh tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Huynh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huynh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is looking to advance position but Huynh won't allow it. #T3#
Huynh is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huynh is still trying to improve position.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huynh is trying to control but can't.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huynh defending well though.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Huynh tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#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.
#T4#
Huynh wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is thwarting Huynh's attempts to control the position.
Huynh tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huynh is trying to control but can't.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson 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 connects with a right hand. Huynh shakes it off.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones staying out of range there.
Huynh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huynh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huynh avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Huynh working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Jones is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones is working for takedown but Huynh is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Huynh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huynh wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huynh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huynh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huynh on the side of the head.
Huynh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Huynh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Huynh controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huynh has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huynh can do to turn this around?
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Huynh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huynh misses the jab.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Huynh misses with the combination.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Huynh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.#T3#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huynh misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into Huynh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Huynh managing to control the position.
Huynh trying to control the position.
Jackson Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones postures up in Huynh's guard and throws a big left but Huynh blocks it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Huynh keeps moving.
Jones postures up in Huynh's guard and throws a big left but Huynh blocks it.
Huynh is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.#T4#
Huynh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huynh 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.
Huynh keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones wants to clinch.
Huynh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones slips under a jab from Huynh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huynh throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Huynh does no damage.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Huynh gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Huynh tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Huynh.
Huynh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Huynh.#TD#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Huynh is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Huynh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huynh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Huynh is trying to escape the mount.
Huynh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T1#
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Huynh to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Huynh shrugs it off. #SUB#
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Huynh can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Huynh tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huynh is looking to escape. #T2#
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones avoids the attempt from Huynh to control.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Huynh is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Huynh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Huynh is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huynh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Huynh is having none of it.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Jones controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Huynh has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Huynh is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Ronin Huynh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huynh is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 47
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Messi slips the punch.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones jabs Messi right on the nose. Messi blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Jones rushes Messi and presses him up against the cage.
Jones pushes Messi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Messi tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Messi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Messi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Messi.
Jones working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Messi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Messi avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Messi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Messi has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands a left hand.
#T1#
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Messi backwards.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Messi blocking some punches.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Jones.
Messi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Messi is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.#BC2#
Messi breaks the clinch.
Jackson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Messi.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Messi.
Messi blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Messi tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Jones is pulling down on Messi's head. It's preventing any offense from Messi, at least for the moment.#T2##SUB#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Messi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Messi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones tries to roll over but Messi keeps him under control.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Messi is working away from the top position though.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Jones trying to control but Messi postures up.
#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Messi.
Jones tries to kick Messi off but Messi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Messi jabs at Jones's body.
Messi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Messi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Messi throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Messi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Messi keeps it at a distance.
Messi throws a counter combo.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Messi uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 misses with the head strike.
Messi is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Messi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Messi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Messi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson 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##CL#
Jones clinches up with Messi and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Messi.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Messi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Messi backwards.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Messi blocking some punches.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Messi's head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi blocking some punches.
Messi blocks an uppercut.
Messi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Messi.
Messi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Messi.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Messi.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Messi backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Messi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Messi.
#TD2#
Messi is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Messi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Messi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Messi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Messi has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Messi looking to pass the guard.
Messi with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Jones looking for a triangle here. Messi is fighting it but it looks tight! Jones pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Messi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Jones!
In defeat, Leonard Messi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I appreciate all my fans, I will come back even stronger'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dibiassi is out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Dibiassi avoids it easily.
Dibiassi throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Dibiassi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Dibiassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Dibiassi shrugs off. #T1#
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dibiassi tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones prevents Dibiassi from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones takes a swing at Dibiassi's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Dibiassi up against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Dibiassi's ribcage. Dibiassi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Jones is working Dibiassi over against the cage.
Dibiassi fails to pull guard.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Dibiassi is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Dibiassi has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Jones works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones keeps control of Dibiassi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
Dibiassi working hard to break the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Dibiassi controls the action.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T3#
A hook to the body from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T4#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Dibiassi misses with the head strike.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibiassi is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Dibiassi tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dibiassi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jackson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones 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.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joey Dibiassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiassi slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones cracks Dibiassi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dibiassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Dibiassi pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects with a right hand. Dibiassi shakes it off.#CL2#
Dibiassi gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dibiassi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Dibiassi.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Dibiassi.
#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dibiassi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Dibiassi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
It looked like Dibiassi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones wants to clinch but Dibiassi slips to the side
and Dibiassi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones working aggressively here.
#BC#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Dibiassi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dibiassi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T3#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Dibiassi avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dibiassi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dibiassi misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dibiassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Dibiassi blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Dibiassi is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has Dibiassi pressed against the cage, preventing Dibiassi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones tries a body shot but Dibiassi blocks it.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Dibiassi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Dibiassi against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Dibiassi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Dibiassi.
Jones working aggressively here.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.#T1##BC#
Dibiassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dibiassi blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jones has Dibiassi up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Jackson Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dibiassi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Dibiassi throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Dibiassi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Dibiassi up against the cage.
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 gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Dibiassi blocks it.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dibiassi is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dibiassi has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dibiassi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dibiassi. #T4#
Dibiassi takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibiassi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Dibiassi working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Dibiassi misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Joey Dibiassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a body shot.
#TD#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rivera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
Rivera trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivera passes into half guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rivera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Rivera seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rivera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Rivera.
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.
Rivera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is staying active underneath Rivera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
We've been hearing that Rivera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Rivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Rivera sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rivera is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T4#
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to keep Rivera in close.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rivera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rivera shoots and misses #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Rivera lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Rivera seems unphased.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Jones.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#T1#
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Rivera feinted with a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Jones.#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
Jones connects with the punch.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones cracks Rivera with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rivera tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rivera is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Jones! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones connects with the punch.
Djeri misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Djeri misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Djeri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Djeri. Djeri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Jones has Djeri up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Djeri backwards.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Djeri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Djeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djeri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Djeris head.
Djeri wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Djeri takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Djeri backwards. #ROC2#Djeri is rocked!
Djeri blocks an uppercut.
Oh Djeri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Djeri.
Djeri seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones lands a big right hand that drops Djeri! The killer instinct kicks in and Jones finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Jones!
Denis Djeri spoke after the fight, saying 'Kletva starog Janosa dolazi po vas'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing. #TD2#
Hogan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hogan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones is in trouble now - Hogan has advanced to mount!
Jones tries to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.
Hogan controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Jones tries to hold on but Hogan postures up.
Hogan wants to control but instead Jones manages to regain half guard.
Hogan tries to stand and escape but Jones is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is not content to let Hogan control the position.
Hogan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Hogan controlling from mount. #T3#
Hogan misses with a head shot.
BOOM! Hogan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hogan content just to control the position here.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hogan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones can't escape the position.
Hogan unloading with bombs!
Hogan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to improve his position but instead Hogan has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Hogan 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 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Hogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hogan lands in his opponent's guard.
Hogan passes into half guard.
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to kick Hogan off but Hogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hogan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luc Hogan! |
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