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Event:
DFC Fight Night 3/18
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones lands a nice hook to Vargas's body. Vargas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Vargas does no damage.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vargas wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Vargas has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Vargas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Vargas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vargas scoring with some ground and pound.
Vargas working some strikes from top position.
Vargas controlling from the top position.
Vargas works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Vargas lands a couple of elbows.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Vargas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Vargas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vargas controls the pace.#T2#
Jones is looking to stand up but Vargas isn't so interested in that idea.
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vargas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones is looking to stand up but Vargas isn't so interested in that idea.
Vargas connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones is looking to stand up but Vargas isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Vargas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vargas looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vargas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vargas working the ground and pound.
Vargas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vargas is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Vargas drags him back down.
Vargas working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Vargas is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas working the ground and pound.
Vargas scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jones is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vargas can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
A victorious Johny Vargas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Reealopubo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reealopubo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reealopubo looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Reealopubo.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.#CL2#
Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reealopubo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Reealopubo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Reealopubo controls the action.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1##BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reealopubo wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Reealopubo rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Reealopubo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Jones blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reealopubo misses with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reealopubo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reealopubo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reealopubo scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Reealopubo has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Reealopubo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reealopubo misses with the head strike.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Reealopubo.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones scores with a jab. Reealopubo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reealopubo wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Reealopubo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reealopubo.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it misses.
Reealopubo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Reealopubo.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones cracks Reealopubo with a nice body shot.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Reealopubo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joe Reealopubo has been cut.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Reealopubo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.#T4#
Good body shot from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo seems to have recovered his senses.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Reealopubo backwards.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Reealopubo looks winded!
Jones presses Reealopubo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reealopubo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Reealopubo's defenses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reealopubo.
Jones measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Reealopubo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Matthew Jones!
An out of breath Matthew Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 45
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Steele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Steele.
Steele defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Steele lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Steele throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones works Steele's body with a nice hook.
Steele avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Steele lands the left hand.
Jones tries to clinch but Steele moves away
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Steele cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Steele scores with a hook.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Steele counters with a huge left! Jones is in big trouble! He's backing up but Steele isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jones from any more damage. A dominating finish by Steele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raylan Steele!
An out of breath Raylan Steele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC LV SOT 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Power is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Power half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Jones swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Power advances nicely into full mount.
Power lands a big elbow.
Power lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Power has managed to slip his arm under Jones's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jones is tapping out! Submission win for Power.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Power!
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 16
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Jones rushes Menendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Menendez tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Menendez up against the cage.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menendez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matthew Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Menendez.
Good body shot from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Menendez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Manny Menendez has been cut.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Menendez looks winded!
Jones fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Menendez out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Matthew Jones!
A very excited looking Matthew Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Mayhem 12 Jackson v Opposite
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Clark has been cut.
Clark looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Clark has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Clark's defenses.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Clark darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Clark into the cage.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matthew Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones stalks Clark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clark's face. Clark staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1##TD2#
Clark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Clark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Clark there.
Clark slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Jones tries to kick Clark off but Clark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.
Clark slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Clark slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Clark passes to full mount!
Clark landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clark lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark working Jones over with strikes here. #T2#
Clark landing strikes from the mount.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Clark working Jones over with strikes here.
Clark lands with some strikes.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Clark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Clark connects with a bit shot that sees Jones covering up! More strikes from Clark and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Clark is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Clark!
Anthony Clark 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:
TUF round 5
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Dziki clinches.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dziki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Dziki wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones has Dziki pressed against the cage.
Dziki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dziki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dziki looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Dziki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jones presses Dziki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dziki is breathing heavily.
A short left from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dziki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dziki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dziki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones tries to bum rush Dziki with a series of wild strikes but Dziki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Dziki has been working on his balance at Die Trying Gym (Elite $350), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jones.
Dziki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Jones misses.
Dziki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dziki, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Dziki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dziki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones throws a body punch but Dziki moves out of range. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dziki.
Dziki misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Dziki's head.
Dziki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dziki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dziki manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jones digs a good hook to Dziki's body.
#KD2#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Dziki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dziki looks OK. Jones waves Dziki back to his feet!#ROC2#
Dziki is rocked!
Jones throws a series of punches but Dziki avoids them all with ease.
Oh Dziki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones throws a jab when Dziki was well out of range.
Jones lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Dziki gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jones gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Jones!
A victorious Matthew Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Doig 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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doig appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Doig counters by clinching up.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Doig tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doig or not.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doig backwards.
Doig can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
A combination from Jones does no damage. #T1#
Doig avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Jones forces Doig back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Doig tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doig is breathing heavily.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Jones.
#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doig slips a jab from Jones.
Doig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Matthew Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Doig back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones looks to land a combination but Doig avoids it well.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Doig takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doig is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Doig avoids the punch easily.
Jones thuds a left hand into Doig's body.#T3#
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Doig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a series of punches but Doig avoids them all with ease.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones has Doig pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones scores with a one two! Doig had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Doig.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones cracks Doig with a nice body shot.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doig or not.
Jones lands a body shot.
Doig is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Doig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is working Doig over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Doig's head.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doig up against the cage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has Doig pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doig rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Doig moves away from the strike by Jones.
Doig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doig moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a series of punches but Doig moves out of range.
Doig ducks right into an uppercut from Jones. #TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doig to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Doig dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doig content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jones is pushing Doig's head away, looking to escape. Doig manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Doig scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is pushing Doig's head away, looking to escape. Doig manages to hold on to the position though.#SU#
Doig stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A jab from Jones misses.
Doig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Doig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matthew Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Jones rushes Doig and presses him up against the cage.
Doig is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones digs a right hand into Doig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doig's gas tank.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doig at a distance.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doig at a distance.
Doig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Jones lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Jones does no damage. #T4#
Doig staying out of range there.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Doig against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Doig's ribcage. Doig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a series of punches but Doig avoids them all with ease.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Jones 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!
#R3##CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doig.
Martin Doig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Doig's head but Doig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Doig gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones stalling.
Doig tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Doig drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doig being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.#T1#
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones just leaning against Doig, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matthew Jones.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doig.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones works Doig's body with a nice hook.
Doig darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Doig into the cage.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Doig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doig scrambles back to his feet.
Doig shoots and misses #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones has Doig pushed against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Jones lands an uppercut.
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!
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones cracks Doig with a nice body shot.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Doig being controlled against the cage.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones cracks Doig with a nice body shot.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Doig's head. #T3#
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doig backwards.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doig or not.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doig or not.
Doig takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Jones.
#T4#
Jones digs a right hand underneath Doig's ribcage. Doig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones is leaning against Doig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doig backwards.
Jones pushes Doig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Doig's head.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin Doig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones pushes Doig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Jones!
A very excited looking Matthew Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Corden thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones prevents Corden from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Corden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Corden looks winded!#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones stalls. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A big right from Corden misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Corden manages to avoid it.
Corden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Corden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Jones misses.
Corden looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones tries to bum rush Corden with a series of wild strikes but Corden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corden slips a jab from Jones.
Corden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corden looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Corden throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Corden throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cordens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Corden loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Corden misses with a straight right.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corden circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Jones misses.
As Jones backs off Corden throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Corden throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Corden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones digs a good body shot into Corden's ribs.
Corden misses with a series of wild punches.
Corden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corden is looking for the big counter here.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corden throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James Corden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corden manages to avoid it.
Corden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones cracks Corden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Corden cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Corden avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Jones misses with a combination
and Corden counters with a stiff right hand.
Corden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corden throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Corden's shoulder, as Corden tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Corden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Corden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corden backwards.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Corden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corden has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Corden tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position. #T4#
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Corden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Corden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones keeps control of Corden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Corden's ribcage. Corden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Jones dominated that round.
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 lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Corden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Corden is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corden misses with a few strikes there.
Jones cracks Corden with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Corden falls to his knees and Jones doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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