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Event:
MMA Hype -54-
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Tolzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Tolzien's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Tolzien clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tolzien controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Tolzien.
Tolzien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tolzien's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tolzien pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tolzien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Tolzien lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Tolzien lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones is looking to control Tolzien's arms but Tolzien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
A short right from Jones on the inside. #T1#
Tolzien just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Tolzien throws a head punch that misses.
Tolzien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tolzien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Tolzien has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolzien.
Jones is working Tolzien over against the cage.
Tolzien is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tolzien will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Tolzien just leaning against Jones, taking a breather. #T2#
A short uppercut from Jones.
Tolzien pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Tolzien blocks it.
Tolzien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tolzien misses with a punch to the body.
Tolzien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolzien blocks an uppercut.
Jones pushes Tolzien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Tolzien to work.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Tolzien avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Tolzien tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Tolzien displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Tolzien taking a breather. #T3#
Tolzien trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tolzien into the cage.
Tolzien can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Scott Tolzien.
Jones throws a leg kick but Tolzien sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones throws the left hand but Tolzien avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tolzien misses the target.
Dakota Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tolzien counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dakota Jones has been cut.
Jones jabs Tolzien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tolzien checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Tolzien.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Tolzien drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Tolzien stands up from Jones's guard - Tolzien perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tolzien.
Tolzien thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Tolzien moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
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 lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tolzien up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tolzien takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tolzien.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tolzien controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tolzien - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tolzien.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tolzien stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Tolzien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tolzien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolzien.
Tolzien shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tolzien lands with a shot to the body.
Tolzien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolzien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Tolzien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Tolzien.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tolzien.
Tolzien darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Tolzien into the cage.
Scott Tolzien has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Tolzien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Jones misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolzien shoots in but no luck this time.
Tolzien slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a right and a left that Tolzien avoids nicely.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Tolzien throws a body shot but no joy.
Tolzien misses the shot to the body.
Tolzien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tolzien jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a combination. Tolzien sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tolzien moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Tolzien moved away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tolzien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tolzien tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dakota Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Tolzien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolzien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dakota Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Tolzien pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Tolzien lands with a light punch inside.
Tolzien effectively controlling the action here.
Tolzien misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tolzien blocking some punches.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Tolzien is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tolzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Tolzien stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Tolzien is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tolzien has his back to the cage.
Tolzien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tolzien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tolzien scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Dakota Jones's cut even more.
Tolzien is trying to stall.
Tolzien can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
#T3#
Jones digs a right hand underneath Tolzien's ribcage. Tolzien let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tolzien.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolzien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Tolzien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tolzien tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Tolzien takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tolzien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tolzien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolzien was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones checks a low kick from Tolzien.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tolzien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Tolzien misses with a low kick.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolzien throws out the jab.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tolzien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tolzien with a jab.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tolzien ducks down to avoid it.
Tolzien was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tolzien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#CL#
Tolzien drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolzien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tolzien slowing the pace effectively.
Tolzien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand into Tolzien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tolzien's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dakota Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dakota Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tolzien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tolzien takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Tolzien throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tolzien scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tolzien with a jab.
Tolzien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones tries to clinch but Tolzien is having none of it.
Tolzien throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.#KD#
Tolzien sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tolzien is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Jones is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Dakota Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones switches off momentarily and Tolzien cracks him with a monster right hand! Jones topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tolzien dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tolzien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Tolzien! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -45-
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Castillo blocks a head kick by Jones.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Castillo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Castillo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Castillo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones prevents Castillo from breaking the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Castillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Castillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dakota Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Castillo.
Jones has Castillo pushed against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Jones.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castillos head.
Jones is leaning against Castillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Castillo is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castillo takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Castillo looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Jones.
#T2#
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones just leaning against Castillo, taking a breather. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones jabs Castillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones prevents Castillo from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castillo or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castillo. Castillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Castillo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones cracks Castillo with a left hook right on the temple and Castillo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Jones lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Castillo is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Jones! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -36-
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush Lawrence with a series of wild strikes but Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Lawrence checks it.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Lawrence on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Lawrence moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawrence counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the head.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Jones #CL#
and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Lawrence as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence stalling.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Lawrence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Lawrence improves position.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Lawrence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Lawrence.
Dakota Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Lawrence's head coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones looks winded!
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Jones tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones punishes Lawrence's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawrence counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Lawrence works Jones's body with a nice hook.
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 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Dakota Jones has been cut.
Lawrence has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lawrence jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lawrence takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lawrence jabs at Jones's body.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Lawrence cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Lawrence finish him?
#ROC#Jones is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence weaves into range and cracks Jones right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jones goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Lawrence is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kali Lawrence!
Kali Lawrence gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russell unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Russell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones moves away from the strike by Russell.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russell slips under a jab from Jones.
Russell checks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Russell scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a low kick but Russell avoids it.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Russell tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russell loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jordan Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Russell.
Russell cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.#T1#
Russell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to clinch
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones tries to bum rush Russell with a series of wild strikes but Russell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Russell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Russell slips a jab from Jones.
Russell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Jones.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Russell swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Russell looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Russell blocks a head kick by Jones.
Russell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Russell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Jones pushes Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Russell.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russell lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Russell.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Russell controls his hands.
#T3##BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a low kick as Russell jumps back.
Russell tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Russell lands a head shot.
Jones tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Russell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Russell throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Russell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Russell counters with a right hand to the body.
Russell lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
Russell misses with a looping left.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up but Russell circles away and keeps his distance.
Russell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Russell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Russell looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
Russell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russell tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Russell moved out of range.
Russell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Russell.
Russell lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Russell dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Russell throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Jones throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones slips a jab from Russell.
Russell throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Russell slips a jab from Jones.
Russell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russell slips a straight right by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Russell moved out of range.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch there but Russell circles away.
Russell lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Jones tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Russell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Russell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russell missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russell connects with a jab.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Donk. Russell catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
Russell staying out of range there.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Russell is out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Russell's head but Russell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones slips a jab from Russell.#T2#
Jones motions for Russell to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Russell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Russell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a right and a left that Russell avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Russell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Russell. Beautiful body shot.
Russell moves away from the strike by Jones.
Russell misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Jones throws a right and a left that Russell avoids nicely.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Russell throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A big right from Russell misses.
Russell looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones tries to clinch up.#T3#
Russell throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Russell connects with a crisp jab.
Russell stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Russell throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell misses with a hook.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Russell! But no joy.
Russell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Russell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russell's hands.
Jones throws a right and a left that Russell avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones slips a jab from Russell.#T4#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a hook. Russell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russell manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Russell! But no joy.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Russell throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Russell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jordan Russell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Russell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Russell misses the target.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
Russell throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russell throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Russell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jordan Russell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
No joy there for Russell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russell throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Russell connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones looks for the body kick but Russell saw that one coming.
Russell ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Russell looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
A shot to the liver by Russell. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell takes one to the side of the head.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell lands a body shot.
#T1#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Russell checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones tests Russell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Russell scores with a hook.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russell counters with a left to the body.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Russell moved out of range.
A big right from Russell misses.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Russell had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Russell lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Russell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Russell lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Russell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Russell controls the action.
Russell digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Russell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Russell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russell slips under a jab from Jones.
Russell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Russell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Russell thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Russell throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Russell.
Some bone on bone action there as Russell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Russell checks the leg kick.
Russell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Russell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Russell! But no joy.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Dakota Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Russell had a free shot at his head there.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Russell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Russell.
Russell lands the left hand.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Russell checks it.
A little jabbing left from Russell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Russell's belly button to the back.
Russell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Russell and move into the clinch.
Russell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Russell.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russell scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Russell scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Russell there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Russell blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Russell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Russell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Russell!
A relieved looking Jordan Russell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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