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Event:
TOF 183
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasilios looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vasilios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vasilios manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Vasilios's head.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones throwing shots but Vasilios is blocking nicely.
Vasilios works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vasilios working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Vasilios is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Vasilios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vasilios holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Vasilios throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Vasilios prevents Jones from improving position.
Jones taking a break here but Vasilios is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vasilios tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #T2#
Vasilios taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Vasilios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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 looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones trying to control the action but Vasilios is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vasilios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vasilios trying to control here.
Jones working over Vasilios with some ground and pound. Vasilios looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vasilios moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vasilios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasilios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vasilios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Ragnarok\'s Gym inform us that Vasilios has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vasilios's head.#T4##SUB2#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vasilios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vasilios is controlling Jones's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T5#
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Vasilios uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Vasilios!#REVB#
Vasilios is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasilios is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Vasilios controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vasilios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasilios is aware though and is defending well.
Vasilios is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Vasilios showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vasilios manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T7##SUB2#
Vasilios is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
#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.
Jones throws a strike but Vasilios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasilios defends well.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Vasilios working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasilios preventing the sweep.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Vasilios throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Vasilios thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasilios scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones trying to control the position.
#T9#
Vasilios distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Vasilios stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones looking to control.
#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vasilios passes into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vasilios is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasilios feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Vasilios is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Vasilios's guard.#SUB2#
Vasilios is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jones frees his head nicely. Oh but Vasilios has switched to an armbar! Jones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
After winning the bout, Alkandros Vasilios thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Parker tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones cracks Parker with a big right hand but Parker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones takes a little break here. Parker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Parker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Parker struggling a bit here.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Jones controlling the position.
Parker wants to control but Jones postures up.#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Parker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Parker postures up.
Parker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Parker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Parker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Parker wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Parker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
Parker wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parker prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB#
Parker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Parker controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jones feints and as Parker raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Parker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parker looking to control.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to keep Parker in close.
#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Jones wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
Parker trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parker's head.
Parker wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Parker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Parker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Parker is in guard.#REVR#
Joshua Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones is trying to keep Parker in close.
#SUB2#
Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Parker wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Parker is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position. #T1#
Parker struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Parker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Parker.
Jones struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Parker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joshua Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Parker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Jones tries to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
Parker tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Parker controlling his opponent.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Parker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Parker seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Parker advancing to mount.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is trying to keep Parker in close.
#SUB2#
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Parker stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Parker!
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Parker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
Jones reaches up and holds on to Parker to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joshua Jones.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 100
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Souza shoots in.
Jones looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Souza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Souza lands in his opponent's guard.
Souza cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza postures up.
#T1#
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Souza working the ground and pound.
Souza in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is in trouble now - Souza has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Souza working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB2#
Souza has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Souza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Souza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Souza working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Souza is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Jones moves into full guard.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Souza trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Souza 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#
Souza tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joshua Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Souza.
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up.
#SUB2#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Souza working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Souza keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones advances position into side control!#T3#
Souza regains half guard.
Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Souza's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Souza is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones prevents Souza from standing back up.
Souza regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones stops Souza from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Souza blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Souza tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Souza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Souza is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones punching from mount but Souza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Souza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Souza because Jones loaded up on that one.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Souza preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Souza stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Souza working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Souza stalls from top position.
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Souza is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jones wants to hold on but Souza pushes him away.
Souza lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Jones as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Souza!
Jones is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Souza looking for the choke from the back.
Jones tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Souza landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones regains half guard.
Souza works his way into side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Souza trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Duane Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Souza 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Souza!
Duane Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 79
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kombate sprawls well. Kombate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Kombate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kombate's head.
Kombate trying to control here.
Kombate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombate trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Kombate tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.#T1##SUB#
Kombate defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kombate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kombate is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kombate is still trying to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Kombate is in trouble!
Jones controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Jones has hold of Kombate's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kombate manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kombate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kombate is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kombate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kombate is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Jones.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kombate is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
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 a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kombate is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kombate?
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kombate is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Jones has isolated one of Kombate's arms. Kombate looking to fight him off but Jones twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 68
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones rushes Mcintyre and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mcintyre pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Mcintyre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mcintyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcintyre's guard.
Mcintyre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcintyre is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcintyre has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcintyre is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcintyre avoid being mounted?
Mcintyre gets full guard.
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.#SUB#
Mcintyre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcintyre.
Mcintyre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcintyre, who protects the arm well.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mcintyre is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 55
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Vinkovic.
Jones defending well as Vinkovic loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vinkovic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vinkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vinkovic connects with a looping right hand.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Vinkovic counters with a straight right hand.
Vinkovic misses with a straight left.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Vinkovic avoids it well and moves away.
Vinkovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Vinkovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinkovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vinkovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinkovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinkovic connects with a jab.
Vinkovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vinkovic throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
A jab from Vinkovic misses. #CL2#
Vinkovic closes the distance and clinches.
Vinkovic scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vinkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones trying to stall but Vinkovic improves his position.
#T2#
Vinkovic works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Vinkovic is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vinkovic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Vinkovic from controlling successfully.
Vinkovic works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinkovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Vinkovic wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Vinkovic pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Vinkovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Vinkovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Vinkovic from controlling successfully.
Vinkovic looking to pass the guard.
Vinkovic wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vinkovic working some strikes from top position.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vinkovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vinkovic advances position into side control!
Vinkovic working the ground and pound.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones is in trouble now - Vinkovic has advanced to mount!
Vinkovic breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vinkovic prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinkovic landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vinkovic lands with some strikes.
Vinkovic working Jones over with strikes here.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Vinkovic lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Vinkovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vinkovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones shoots in but Vinkovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Vinkovic pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinkovic.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Vinkovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vinkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Vinkovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vinkovic controlling from the top position.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vinkovic pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Jones wants to improve his position but Vinkovic is controlling well.
Vinkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinkovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Vinkovic in his half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Vinkovic in his half guard.
Jones is looking to control Vinkovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Vinkovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vinkovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vinkovic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Vinkovic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Vinkovic lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vinkovic controlling the positon.
Jones is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Vinkovic looking for the choke from the back.
Vinkovic lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jones hold on?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
What can Jones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Vinkovic lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jones.
Vinkovic is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vinkovic controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vinkovic's arms.
Good control from Vinkovic.
Hrvoje Vinkovic has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Vinkovic 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. #T4#
Vinkovic lands strikes to the head.
Vinkovic tries to keep control of the position but Jones is staying busy.
Jones is really stuck here.
Jones trying to control the hands but Vinkovic breaks the grip.
Vinkovic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vinkovic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Vinkovic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones is covering up but some of the strikes from Vinkovic are getting through and doing damage.
Vinkovic is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vinkovic is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Vinkovic gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Vinkovic gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Vinkovic apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Vinkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Jones tries to sprawl but Vinkovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vinkovic 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.
Vinkovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vinkovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Vinkovic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vinkovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vinkovic loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Jones scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Vinkovic land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Vinkovic stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Vinkovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Hrvoje Vinkovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 39
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to clinch but Christensen is having none of it.
Christensen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christensen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Jones catches Christensen right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Jones pushes Christensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Christensen smiles and moves away.
Asa Christensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Jones.
Christensen throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Christensen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Christensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Christensen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christensen is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christensen defends it well.
Christensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christensen sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Christensen trying to control here.
#T1#
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Christensen defends it.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones is nestled in close to Christensen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christensen is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones working over Christensen with some ground and pound. Christensen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is nestled in close to Christensen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Christensen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Christensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Christensen's temple.
Christensen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Christensen's temple.
Christensen is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is nestled in close to Christensen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Christensen!
Jones avoids the attempt from Christensen to control.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 with shots to the head and body - Christensen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones trying to control but Christensen is having none of it.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Jones looking to control but Christensen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Christensen taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Christensen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Jones locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Christensen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Jones! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Hoffman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Hoffman keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is trying to control the position but Hoffman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hoffman is defending well. Jones quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hoffman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jones celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Jones! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 3
Date: Mar 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Jitmuangnon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jitmuangnon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Jitmuangnon is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jitmuangnon pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitmuangnon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jitmuangnon is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jitmuangnon tries to stand and escape but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jitmuangnon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Jitmuangnon from controlling successfully.
Jitmuangnon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones. #TD#
Jitmuangnon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Jitmuangnon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jitmuangnon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jitmuangnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones looks winded!#SUB2#
Jones has an active guard here but Jitmuangnon has managed to pass into half guard.
Jitmuangnon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is looking to control Jitmuangnon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#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.#SUB#
Jitmuangnon 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.
Jitmuangnon passes into side control, despite Jones's attempt to control the position.
Jones trying his best to control but Jitmuangnon has mounted him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitmuangnon controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones goes for a double leg but Jitmuangnon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jitmuangnon continues to drive forward.
Jitmuangnon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jitmuangnon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jitmuangnon wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jitmuangnon throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Jones feints and as Jitmuangnon raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jitmuangnon kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jitmuangnon moves into the clinch.
Jitmuangnon effectively controlling the action here.
Jones tries for a takedown but Jitmuangnon manages to get underhooks.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Jones.#TD#
Jitmuangnon pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is fighting to break Jitmuangnon's control of his arms but Jitmuangnon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jitmuangnon controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T1#
Jones pushing down on Jitmuangnon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jitmuangnon trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jitmuangnon tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jitmuangnon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jitmuangnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jitmuangnon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitmuangnon.#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.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitmuangnon is retaining full guard.
Jitmuangnon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitmuangnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jitmuangnon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Jitmuangnon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jitmuangnon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
#T3#
Jones working away.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jitmuangnon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jitmuangnon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jitmuangnon is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones working away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Jitmuangnon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jitmuangnon scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Jitmuangnon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jitmuangnon is in Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jitmuangnon is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Jones is working an open guard so Jitmuangnon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jitmuangnon as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Jitmuangnon.
Jitmuangnon lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jitmuangnon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones is looking to clinch but Jitmuangnon is avoiding it.
#CL#
Jitmuangnon has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Jitmuangnon lands a takedown into guard.
Jitmuangnon wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jitmuangnon preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jitmuangnon is one step ahead there. #T1#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Jitmuangnon is proving a slippery customer.
Joshua Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jitmuangnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Jitmuangnon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jitmuangnon half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch 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.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Jitmuangnon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jitmuangnon blocking some punches.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jitmuangnon just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Jitmuangnon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Jitmuangnon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jitmuangnon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jitmuangnon slows the pace down in half guard.
Jitmuangnon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Jitmuangnon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Jitmuangnon passes into side control, despite Jones's attempt to control the position.
Jitmuangnon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones is not content to let Jitmuangnon control the position. #SU#
Jitmuangnon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Jitmuangnon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jitmuangnon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jitmuangnon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jitmuangnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Jitmuangnon defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodtang Jitmuangnon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jitmuangnon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Rodtang Jitmuangnon!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Rodtang Jitmuangnon!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Rodtang Jitmuangnon!
Rodtang Jitmuangnon wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 2
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramadonvski on the side of the head.
Ramadonvski misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Jones gets control of Ramadonvski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramadonvski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramadonvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramadonvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramadonvski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Ramadonvski defends it easily.
Jones controlling the position.#T1#
Ramadonvski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramadonvski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramadonvski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramadonvski advances to half guard.
Ramadonvski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Ramadonvski 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.
Ramadonvski is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramadonvski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ramadonvski wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones tries to roll over but Ramadonvski keeps him under control.
Ramadonvski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is looking to control Ramadonvski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Ramadonvski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Ramadonvski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #T3#
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looks winded!#SUB#
Ramadonvski is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is not content to let Ramadonvski control the position.#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well. #SUB#
Ramadonvski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ramadonvski successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Ramadonvski is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ramadonvski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Jones! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1185 Round 1
Date: Mar 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones rushes Page and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Page has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Page tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Page is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Jones gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones has his feet on Page's thighs here. He's pushed Page off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Page screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Jones! |
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