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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Tagalog clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tagalog has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tagalog pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Tagalog dives into Jones's guard.
Tagalog slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Tagalog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tagalog has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Tagalog stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Tagalog from moving into mount.
Tagalog is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Tagalog stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Tagalog manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Tagalog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tagalog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tagalog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tagalog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Jones is working an open guard so Tagalog takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tagalog throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Tagalog closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Tagalog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tagalog clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Tagalog pulls guard. #T3#
Jones preventing the sweep.
Tagalog pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tagalog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Tagalog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tagalog wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tagalog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tagalog controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tagalog lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Tagalog closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tagalog lands in his opponent's guard.
Tagalog wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reylam Tagalog dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Tagalog 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.#SUB2#
Tagalog postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tagalog, into his guard. #REVR#
Tagalog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagalog wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
#ES2#
Tagalog makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1##TD2#
Tagalog throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tagalog is in Jones's guard.
Tagalog looking to pass the guard.
Tagalog slips nicely into half guard.
Tagalog trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Tagalog is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones! #T2#
Tagalog landing shots from mount.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tagalog controlling his opponent.
Tagalog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Tagalog lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Tagalog controlling the position easily from mount.
Reylam Tagalog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tagalog raining down shots from the mount!#SU2#
Tagalog gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Felipe Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tagalog gets a clinch. #T4#
Tagalog stalls.
Tagalog tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Tagalog drops back down to his feet.
Tagalog is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Tagalog breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Tagalog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tagalog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tagalog just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reylam Tagalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tagalog has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Tagalog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tagalog can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Tagalog turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tagalog shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Tagalog distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Tagalog postures up.
Tagalog won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #SU2#
Tagalog stands up from Jones's guard - Tagalog perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tagalog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Tagalog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Tagalog getting side control.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Tagalog is very close to passing his half guard.
Tagalog 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.#SUB2#
Tagalog seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones wants to control but Tagalog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tagalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tagalog looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tagalog keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Tagalog stands up and beckons Jones to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Tagalog takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Tagalog breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tagalog decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Jones is staying active underneath Tagalog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tagalog is working away from the top position though.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Tagalog looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tagalog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones throws a leg kick but Tagalog checks it.
Tagalog stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Tagalog has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tagalog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tagalog pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tagalog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Tagalog, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Tagalog changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Felipe Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reylam Tagalog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reylam Tagalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tagalog 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reylam Tagalog! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hoover clinches up with Shuji and pushes him back against the cage.
Shuji stalling.
Hoover looking for a takedown.
Hoover tries to score a body lock takedown but Shuji shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Hoover ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoover no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hoover is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoover lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Shuji wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoover stays in close to Shuji's body and controls the position. #T1#
Hoover passes into half guard.
Hoover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Hoover seems to be working for a kimura but Shuji defends the submission attempt.
Hoover thows a huge punch but Shuji dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Hoover there.
Hoover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shuji has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoover is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Shuji is trying to stand up here but Hoover is controlling him well. #ES#
Shuji manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hoover keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hoover lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shuji.
Hoover wants a takedown but no success here.
Arai Shuji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Hoover.#TD2#
Hoover gets control of Shuji's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hoover will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shuji is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hoover has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shuji is looking to defend but Hoover has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shuji! Hoover pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shuji taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felipe Hoover!
A very excited looking Felipe Hoover rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Sichan pushes him off.#CL2#
Sichan moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sichan is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones is thwarting Sichan's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking to advance position but Sichan won't allow it.
Sichan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is taking a breather. Sichan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sichan trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sichan tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sichan is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sichan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sichan is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
Jones tries to escape the position.
Jones turns into Sichan and is now in his guard.
#T3##SUB#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Sichan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sichan manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Sichan's guard.
Jones wants to stand but Sichan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sichan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jones is staying active underneath Sichan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU2#
Sichan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sichan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sichan to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Sichan breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sichan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but Sichan is having none of it.
Sichan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Sichan ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Jones backs off Sichan throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sichan keeps the fight on the outside.
Sichan darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Sichan into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sichan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sichan off to one side.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sok Sichan.
Sichan shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sichan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Sichan, which made it look bad.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sichan darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Sichan into the cage.
Sichan slips under a jab from Jones.#CL2#
Sichan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Sichan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sichan!
Sichan slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sichan wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Sichan slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sichan! But no joy.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Sichan has managed to clinch.
Sichan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sichan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sichan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Sichan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sichan trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Jones is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sichan. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jones connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sichan to escape the position.
Sichan wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
Even with his hooks in, Jones manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T4#
Sichan trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
Jones is riding his opponent, not letting Sichan buck him off. #SUB#
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jones is hanging on to Sichan's back as he tries to escape.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying to stick to Sichan's back but Sichan is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sichan.#SUB#
Sichan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sichan has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sichan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sichan sprawls well. Sichan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Sichan moves into the clinch.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sichan after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sichan scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Sichan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sichan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sichan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Sichan is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T1#
Jones trying to control but Sichan is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Sichan wriggles free and stands up.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sichan.#CL2#
Sichan forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Jones pulls Sichan into guard.
Sichan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Sichan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Sichan moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#TD#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sichan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sichan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sichan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T3#
Jones working a defensive guard but Sichan passes into half guard.
Sichan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones trying to hold on to Sichan's head to control him but Sichan postures up.
Sichan lands strikes from half guard.#SU2#
Sichan stands up out of the half guard.
Sichan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sichan.#CL2#
Sichan closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Sichan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Sichan shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sok Sichan.
Sichan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sichan feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down. #T4##CL2#
Sichan gets a clinch.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Sichan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sichan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sichan blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Sichan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sok Sichan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sok Sichan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jon Jones!
Jon Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Chhawl leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chhawl.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Chhawl scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chhawl fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Chhawl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to stall but Chhawl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chhawl walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chhawl shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Felipe Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chhe Chhawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch there but Chhawl circles away.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chhawl. #CL2#
Chhawl clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones looks for a takedown but Chhawl sprawls well.#TD2#
Chhawl closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chhawl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chhawl forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chhawl in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Chhawl trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Chhawl perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chhawl lands a nice short elbow.
Chhawl wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chhawl working the head and body with strikes.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Chhawl has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Chhawl is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Chhawl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chhawl performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.
Jones is looking to get back to full guard here but Chhawl has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've been informed that Chhawl has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones tries to buck Chhawl off but Chhawl is having none of it.
Chhawl moves into full mount!
Chhawl scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chhawl landing strikes from the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chhawl is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chhawl lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chhawl lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chhe Chhawl dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Chhe Chhawl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chhawl shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Chhawl sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Chhawl has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Chhawl manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chhawl scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chhawl is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chhawl controlling the pace.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chhawl scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Chhawl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Chhawl decides to stand up.
Chhawl tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Chhawl ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones throws a head kick but Chhawl moves out of range.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Chhawl counters with a one-two to the body.
Chhawl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chhawl as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Chhawl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Chhawl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chhawl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chhe Chhawl has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Chhawl advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chhawl wants to stand but Jones has his arm trapped.
Chhawl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Jones is trying to escape the position but Chhawl is controlling the position.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Chhawl dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Chhawl tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to buck Chhawl off.
Chhawl grinds an elbow into Jones's temple. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chhawl taking a breather here.
Chhawl working the head with strikes.
Chhawl lands some shots froms side control.
Chhawl working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Chhawl scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chhawl working the ground and pound.
Chhawl moves into full mount!
Chhawl is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chhe Chhawl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chhawl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chhawl shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Felipe Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Chhawl moves into the clinch.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chhawl is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chhawl.
Felipe Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chhe Chhawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chhawl can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Chhawl breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Chhawl drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chhawl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chhawl wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones looking to control.
Chhawl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chhawl landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chhawl wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Chhawl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chhawl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chhe Chhawl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a combination
and Chhawl counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Chhawl counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that. #T3#
Jones tries to buck Chhawl off but Chhawl is having none of it.
Chhawl lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chhawl is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chhawl is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones is being controlled here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chhawl cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chhawl wants to stand but Jones has his arm trapped.
Chhawl scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Chhawl keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Chhawl tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Chhawl is controlling the position.
Felipe Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chhe Chhawl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chhe Chhawl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chhawl 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chhe Chhawl! |
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