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Event:
HFA 35
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee pushes Jones off, looking to escape but Jones dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Lee is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Midget Mode Jones! |
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Event:
HFA 31
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Messi manages to get to full guard.
Messi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Messi looking to control.
Messi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Messi striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#SUB#
Messi working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving. #T1#
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Messi leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Messi keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Messi is trying to keep Jones in close.
Messi pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Messi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Messi tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Jones controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Messi is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Messi is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Messi's guard.
Messi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Messi looking for a sweep. Not yet Messi, not yet.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Messi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Messi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Messi trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Messi is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midget Mode 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#
A bone on bone clash there as Messi blocks the leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Messi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones tries to buck Messi off but Messi is having none of it.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Messi's best efforts.
Messi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Messi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Messi works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Jones tries to lock up and control but Messi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Messi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Messi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jones trying to control but Messi postures up.
Leonard Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Messi sits in half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Messi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Messi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Messi is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Messi defends easily.
Messi postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Messi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Messi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to improve his position but Messi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Messi pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Messi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Messi shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
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.
Jones is trying to keep Messi in close.
Messi passes into half guard.
Messi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control but Messi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Messi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #T1#
Messi tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Messi doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Messi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Midget Mode Jones!
The defeated Leonard Messi had this to say: 'I appreciate all my fans, I will come back even stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024 |
#R1#
River is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A solid body kick from River.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging River to the ground. Jones is now in River's guard.#SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
River pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
River looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones advances to half guard.
River 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.#SUB#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
River is trying is best to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
River tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones trying to control from half guard but River is working away. #SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can. #T2##SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
Jones controlling the action here.
River trying to control but Jones postures up.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well.
Jones is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. River defending well though.
Jones is looking to advance position but River won't allow it.
River trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well. #SUB#
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Jones trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
River tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. River is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Midget Mode Jones! |
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Event:
HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Martelo misses with a two punch combination.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martelo wants to get back to full guard.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martelo is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martelo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Martelo tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Martelo keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Martelo is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Martelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Martelo is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Martelo is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control but Martelo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jones lying in Martelo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Martelo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Jones taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiago Martelo! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
#TD#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Nakamura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nakamura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Nakamura is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakamura is looking to escape.
Nakamura wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakamura is looking to escape.
Jones is really struggling to control Nakamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Jones looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nakamura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nakamura and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jones avoids the attempt from Nakamura to control.#T3#
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Nakamura defends it well.
Jones controlling from mount. #SUB#
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nakamura is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Jones trying to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4##SUB#
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nakamura is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Nakamura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Nakamura.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones seems keen to control Nakamura's posture.
Nakamura trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midget Mode Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Nakamura throws a body kick.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura jabs at Jones's body.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Nakamura is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midget Mode Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Jones.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Jones.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Nakamura counters with a straight right hand.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Nakamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Jones.
#T2#
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakamura throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Nakamura throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Nakamura.#T3#
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakamura sprawls well. Nakamura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses.
Jones shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Midget Mode Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakamura.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Rinya Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Jones tries to move into range but Nakamura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midget Mode Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Jones tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakamura's guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #T2#
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nakamura looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Nakamura is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakamura regains half guard.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamura is defending well.
Nakamura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is looking to advance position but Nakamura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Nakamura lands a heavy elbow.
Nakamura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Midget Mode Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Nakamura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakamura has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nakamura! Jones is hurt baaadly! Nakamura is firing away with more strikes - Jones is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
Rinya Nakamura 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 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kon connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kon lands a shoulder strike.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kon is defending well.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kon lands a nice elbow.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kon lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Midget Mode Jones has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midget Mode Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kon lands with a right to the head.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kon lands a body punch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD2#
Kon lands a vicious elbow to the side of Jones's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Kon tries to finish him with strikes but Jones still seems able to defend himself so Kon steps back and lets Jones get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#T1#
Jones misses with a body shot.
Kon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kon drops Jones with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kon follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kin Kon!
In his post fight interview, Kin Kon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Asakura lands a head shot.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Jones.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Asakura counters with a right hand to the body.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Asakura.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Nice shot lands for Asakura.
Asakura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Asakura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midget Mode Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asakura sprawls and moves away.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Asakura lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asakura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Asakura is in no mood to give up.
Asakura is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones trying to control but Asakura is having none of it.
Jones is really struggling to control Asakura but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
You get the feeling that Asakura really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Asakura is on top in guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Asakura tries to pass.
Jones has his hands on Asakura's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Kai Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asakura's guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones won't allow Asakura to get back to his feet.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Asakura is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Asakura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Asakura defends it easily.
#T1#
Asakura tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asakura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asakura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking to control.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Asakura from standing up.
Midget Mode Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asakura manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##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 looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Asakura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jones pushing down on Asakura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asakura is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Asakura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Asakura and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Asakura is being controlled here. #T4#
Asakura is not content to let Jones control the position.
Asakura 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.#SUB#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asakura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones looking to isolate an arm here. Asakura doesn't see it coming and as Jones extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Midget Mode Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 64
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.#TD2#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Johnson is right now.
Johnson is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jones just content to control the position.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Johnson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Midget Mode Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 43
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Collard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Collard is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Collard pulls Jones into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Collard being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Collard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Jones advances to half guard. #SUB#
Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Collard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Midget Mode Jones! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lewis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lewis taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Jones has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Lewis has tapped! Great work by Jones! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Midget Mode Jones! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kormier's half guard.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Kormier defends the submission attempt.
Jones is pressing down on Kormier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kormier is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones is looking to advance position but Kormier won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kormier sees it coming and defends easily.
Kormier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kormier.
Kormier trying to control the position.
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Kormier pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kormier is in guard.#REVR#
Kormier trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kormier trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Kormier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kormier cracks Jones with a big elbow. #SUB#
Kormier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Kormier laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Kormier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looks winded!
Kormier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kormier trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kormier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kormier pulls his head out easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Kormier.
Kormier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kormier prevents Jones from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Kormier from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kormier 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denise Kormier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kormier scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Kormier wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones has control of Kormier's left arm, preventing Kormier from doing any damage.
Kormier postures up.
Kormier 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.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Kormier wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kormier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kormier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kormier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Kormier's attempts to control the action.
Kormier landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Jones wants to hold on but Kormier pushes him away.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Kormier's attempts to control the action.
Kormier controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Kormier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones tries to hold on but Kormier pushes him away.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Kormier there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kormier.
Kormier with good strikes from the mount here!
Kormier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kormier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kormier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Denise Kormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kormier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kormier landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kormier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Kormier maintains control.
Kormier raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kormier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kormier lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kormier working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denise Kormier dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kormier closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kormier pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones postures up.
#SUB#
Kormier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control but Kormier is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kormier keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kormier keeps moving.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kormier is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kormier leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Kormier rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Midget Mode Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kormier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. #BC#
Kormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Kormier dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kormier controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Kormier defends easily.
Kormier is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Kormier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is not content to let Kormier control the position.
Kormier slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.#SUB#
Kormier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kormier. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kormier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Kormier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Kormier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Denise Kormier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denise Kormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kormier 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Denise Kormier!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Denise Kormier!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Denise Kormier!
Denise Kormier wins by unanimous decision! |
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