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GPG 37: Jones vs McIllhenny 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Colberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Scott Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Colberto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colberto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva is working to tighten is grip on Colberto's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Colberto has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Colberto passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Scott Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Pinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Londo GKar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinha comes to the cage accompanied by Bate Pesadão ( Pregador Luo ). GKar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shadow Gallery - With Honor. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Pinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Londo GKar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GKar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and GKar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Diego Pinha has been cut.
Pinha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as GKar throws out the jab.
Pinha swinging wildly here.
GKar slips a jab from Pinha.
Pinha misses with a two punch combination.
Pinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinha misses with a wild combination.
Pinha misses with a looping left.
Pinha walks into a straight right hand from GKar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinha ducks under a wild hook from GKar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GKar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pinha throws a left and a right that both miss
and GKar counters with a straight right hand.
Pinha misses with a double jab
and GKar counters with a nice right hand that sends Pinha toppling to the canvas! Pinha scrambles and gets back to his feet - can GKar finish him?!
Diego Pinha's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinha circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by GKar. Pinha falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for GKar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Londo GKar!
In his post fight interview, Londo GKar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Boxer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rousimar Palhares !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Palhares passes to full mount!
Boxer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Palhares looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boxer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Palhares tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Palhares throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Boxer has his hands clasped together but Palhares breaks the hold and Boxer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Palhares !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rousimar Palhares !
A relieved looking Rousimar Palhares 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and So Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Pontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, So Hai!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hai defending well as Pontes loads up on a big left hand.
Pontes checks a low kick from Hai.
Hai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pontes did well to prevent Hai getting side control.
Pontes tries to get to full guard but Hai has control of the leg.
Pontes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pontes blocks a leg kick.
Pontes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pontes wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pontes. Hai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hai staying out of range there.
Pontes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hai pinned against the cage. Hai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pontes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hai is in Pontes's guard.
Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Pontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Hai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hai.
Hai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pontes controls Hai momentarily but Hai frees himself.
Pontes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pontes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pontes wants to get back to his feet but Hai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pontes controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Felipe Pontes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pontes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pontes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai trying to control from half guard but Pontes is working away.
Hai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pontes is trying to stand back up but Hai is controlling him
Hai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pontes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pontes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hai passes into side control, despite Pontes's attempt to control the position.
Pontes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hai asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hai landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai in side control, throwing shots but Pontes defends.
Hai tries for a kimura but Pontes is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Pontes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hai remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hai working away.
Pontes tries to buck Hai off but Hai is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Hai seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pontes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pontes wants to get back to his feet.
Hai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pontes is trying to stand.
Hai controlling the pace.
Hai working over Pontes with some ground and pound. Pontes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hai connects with a nice short shot to Pontes's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hai controlling the action here.
Pontes is trying to stand up here but Hai is controlling him well.
Pontes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pontes is refusing to be controlled, as Hai sits in half guard.
Pontes is in trouble now - Hai has advanced to mount!
Pontes tries to reverse the position but Hai maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Hai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hai pushes Pontes away with a front kick.
Pontes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pontes wants it to stay on the feet.
Pontes misses with a hook to the body
and Hai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hai connects with a solid leg kick.
Hai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hai thows a huge punch but Pontes dodges it nicely.
Pontes is trying to stand up here but Hai is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Hai seems content to control.
Hai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
So Hai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hai is working for a submission of some sort.
Hai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai 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. Pontes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). So Hai!
So Hai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oswaldo Barra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oswaldo Barra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Barra.
Barra misses with a kick to the body.
Barra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barra shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense.
Barra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Barra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Barra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Barra blocks it.
Barra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barra moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Barra avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barra counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barra.
Barra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigues has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barra is controlling him.
Barra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barra wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Barra postures up in Rodrigues's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barra scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Barra from controlling successfully.
Barra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barra won't allow Rodrigues to get back to his feet.
Barra wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Barra throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigues uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barra's guard. Nice move by Rodrigues!
Barra will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rodrigues is looking to stand up but Barra won't let him.
Barra is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rodrigues frees his head nicely. Oh but Barra has switched to an armbar! Rodrigues is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Oswaldo Barra!
Oswaldo Barra decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fink McIllhenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, what's new pussycat. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fink McIllhenny enters the cage!
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183 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fink McIllhenny!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIllhenny misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - McIllhenny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McIllhenny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McIllhenny lands a right hook to the body.
McIllhenny throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
McIllhenny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McIllhenny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to clinch but McIllhenny moves out of range.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McIllhenny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McIllhenny stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIllhenny.
Jones checks a low kick from McIllhenny.
A head kick misses from McIllhenny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but McIllhenny moves away
enabling McIllhenny to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McIllhenny swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McIllhenny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McIllhenny misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
McIllhenny missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIllhenny gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McIllhenny misses with a short punch on the inside.
McIllhenny avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
McIllhenny misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking some punches.
McIllhenny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McIllhenny manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIllhenny is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
McIllhenny is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McIllhenny throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from McIllhenny seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
McIllhenny controls the position.
McIllhenny trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is not content to let McIllhenny control the position.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Jones wants to control but McIllhenny is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McIllhenny misses with a looping left.
Jones tries to clinch
and McIllhenny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
McIllhenny with a jab.
McIllhenny throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and McIllhenny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McIllhenny.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from McIllhenny.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIllhenny throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fink McIllhenny dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McIllhenny cracks Jones with a good jab.
McIllhenny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McIllhenny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McIllhenny misses with an uppercut.
McIllhenny throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McIllhenny.
McIllhenny throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
McIllhenny misses with a body shot.
McIllhenny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIllhenny keeps the fight on the outside.
McIllhenny misses with a low kick.
Jones slips a jab from McIllhenny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny circles away from the clinch attempt
and McIllhenny counters with a leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McIllhenny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McIllhenny misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from McIllhenny misses the target.
Jones tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
McIllhenny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves to clinch but McIllhenny breaks away
and McIllhenny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - McIllhenny circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but McIllhenny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McIllhenny misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones tries to clinch there but McIllhenny circles away.
Jones moves out of range as McIllhenny strikes.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and McIllhenny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McIllhenny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McIllhenny keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from McIllhenny misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny feints a jab promting Jones to slip. McIllhenny then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McIllhenny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch but McIllhenny is having none of it.
McIllhenny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
McIllhenny lands with a right to the head.
McIllhenny is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McIllhenny is looking for a takedown.
Tom Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fink McIllhenny.
McIllhenny is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones misses with some punches.
McIllhenny wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by McIllhenny.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McIllhenny wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIllhenny decides to pull guard.
McIllhenny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones postures up in McIllhenny's guard and throws a big left but McIllhenny blocks it.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McIllhenny being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones postures up in McIllhenny's guard and throws a big left but McIllhenny blocks it.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McIllhenny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fink McIllhenny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McIllhenny sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McIllhenny thows a left - swing and a miss!
McIllhenny walks into a jab.
McIllhenny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McIllhenny.
McIllhenny throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
McIllhenny throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones defending well as McIllhenny loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to clinch but McIllhenny moves away
and McIllhenny counters with a head kick that drops Jones to the mat! Jones scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIllhenny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones wants to clinch up but McIllhenny keeps it at a distance.
Fink McIllhenny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McIllhenny thows a left - swing and a miss!
McIllhenny looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny misses with a looping left.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McIllhenny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McIllhenny works Jones's body with a nice hook.
McIllhenny throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but McIllhenny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones slips a jab from McIllhenny.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McIllhenny lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Jones crumples to the floor! McIllhenny milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fink McIllhenny!
Fink McIllhenny bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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