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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas blocks a jab.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HardDrive MMA (need nutrition partner) in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones lands a jab.#TD2#
Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jones kicks Thomas off and gets back to his feet.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Brady Thomas has been cut.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thomas.
#T2##BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Thomas moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Thomas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is in trouble now - Thomas has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB2#
Thomas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Thomas's body position as best he can.
Thomas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jones swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas slips a straight right by Jones.
Thomas slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Thomas.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Thomas slips a jab from Jones.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Thomas.
Jones wants to break free but Thomas has control.
#T2##BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Thomas swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Jones throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#T3#
Jones lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Jones cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.#T4#
Thomas slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.#CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Thomas jumps guard but Jones stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thomas keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brady Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
#CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch. #BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Brady Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Jones digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Thomas clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage. #T3#
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Jones cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Jab from Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones jabs at Thomas's body.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Jones.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Jones jabs at Thomas's body.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Jones sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brady Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
After winning the bout, Jon Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Rokowski lands with a good body shot.
Rokowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones looks winded!
Rokowski works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.#KD#
Rokowski drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Rokowski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokowski feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jones crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Rokowski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Donk. Jones catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Drake scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Drake lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake misses with a head kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Jones looks winded!
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Drake counters with a head kick.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drake is defended easily by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
A head kick misses from Drake.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.#CL#
Drake closes the distance and clinches.
Drake has Jones pressed against the cage.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Drake has Jones pushed against the cage.
Drake is stalling here.
Drake tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Drake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Drake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Drake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Drake jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
#SU2#
Drake is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Drake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
It looked like Drake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Jones misses.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Drake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with a looping right.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake avoids the body shot from Jones.
Drake feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Marlon Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake feinted with a counter takedown.
Drake defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Jones leaves Drake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drake staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drake or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake slips under a jab from Jones.
Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jones misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#T3#
Drake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drake staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones jabs at Drake's body.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Drake slips under a jab.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.#T4#
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Drake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. #SUB#
Drake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones! #REVB#
Drake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Drake.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a jab. Drake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones lands the left hand.
Drake defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Jones misses with a left hand #CL#
and Drake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drake.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drake jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drake controlling the action here for a moment.
Drake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
#T2#
Drake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Drake jumps guard but Jones stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Jones avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Jones wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Drake jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Drake jumps guard but Jones stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#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 trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake stalling.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Drake has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drake keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake taking a breather.#TD#
Drake drags the fight down to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Jones.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
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Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Emelyanenko walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Emelyanenko has a takedown stuffed.
Emelyanenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelyanenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Emelyanenko unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Emelyanenko shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Emelyanenko darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Emelyanenko into the cage.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones throws a hook but Emelyanenko blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Emelyanenko dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Emelyanenko's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelyanenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones leaves Emelyanenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emelyanenko shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelyanenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Emelyanenko wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Emelyanenko goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Emelyanenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelyanenko looks winded!
Emelyanenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Emelyanenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emelyanenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emelyanenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Emelyanenko's head but Emelyanenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Emelyanenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emelyanenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones lands with a hook. Emelyanenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Emelyanenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Emelyanenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones throws a body punch but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Jones misses. #T2#
Jones misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Emelyanenko's ribs.
Jones misses with a hook. Emelyanenko ducked under it nicely.
Emelyanenko 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 Emelyanenko off to one side.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Emelyanenko moves away and avoids it.
Emelyanenko tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelyanenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Emelyanenko shoots in.
Jones tests Emelyanenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelyanenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones cracks Emelyanenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelyanenko. Emelyanenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones throws a body punch but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelyanenko moves away.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones cracks Emelyanenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws a hook but Emelyanenko blocks it.
Emelyanenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emelyanenko ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones leaves Emelyanenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emelyanenko slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
#TD2#
Emelyanenko shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Jones wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Emelyanenko defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones cracks Emelyanenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Emelyanenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelyanenko manages to avoid it.
Emelyanenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelyanenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Emelyanenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelyanenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Emelyanenko clinches.
Emelyanenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Emelyanenko breaks the clinch.
A big left from Jones misses.
Emelyanenko moves out of range as Jones strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelyanenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Emelyanenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emelyanenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Emelyanenko has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
#BC2#
Emelyanenko breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
A big left from Jones misses.
Emelyanenko wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Emelyanenko dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Emelyanenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelyanenko is controlling him.
Emelyanenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Emelyanenko is standing up over Jones. Jones looks to escape but Emelyanenko dives into side control.
Emelyanenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones stops Emelyanenko from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Emelyanenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Emelyanenko goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelyanenko.
Jones misses with a hook. Emelyanenko ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Emelyanenko moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelyanenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelyanenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Emelyanenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Emelyanenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Emelyanenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Emelyanenko slips the punch.
Emelyanenko staying out of range there.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emelyanenko.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emelyanenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Emelyanenko goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Fedor Emelyanenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelyanenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Emelyanenko's head but Emelyanenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelyanenko misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelyanenko is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Emelyanenko's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Emelyanenko ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelyanenko is defended easily by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Emelyanenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelyanenko.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Emelyanenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Emelyanenko shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelyanenko.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelyanenko moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Emelyanenko closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Emelyanenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelyanenko. Emelyanenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelyanenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelyanenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Emelyanenko dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Emelyanenko's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Emelyanenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelyanenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Emelyanenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelyanenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelyanenko wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones throws a jab when Emelyanenko was well out of range.
Emelyanenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelyanenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Emelyanenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelyanenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Fedor Emelyanenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelyanenko on the side of the head.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelyanenko can do to turn this around?
Jones cracks Emelyanenko with an open hand slap.#T2#
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko 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 Emelyanenko off to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones looks to land a combination. Emelyanenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Emelyanenko blocks a jab.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Emelyanenko moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones takes a swing at Emelyanenko's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelyanenko is defended easily by Jones.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Emelyanenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelyanenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelyanenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emelyanenko shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelyanenko moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelyanenko manages to avoid it.
Emelyanenko dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Emelyanenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Emelyanenko takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Emelyanenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Emelyanenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelyanenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Emelyanenko tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
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 with a good body shot.
Emelyanenko closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Emelyanenko pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones jabs Emelyanenko right on the nose. Emelyanenko blinks but takes it well.
Emelyanenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedor Emelyanenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
Our winner, Jon Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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