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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 3
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Motts!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Motts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Motts is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Motts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Motts is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Motts avoid being mounted?
Jones slips a nice elbow through Motts's hands, connecting with Motts's forehead.
Motts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Motts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Motts's brow.
Motts looking to control.
Motts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Motts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Motts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Motts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Motts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones cracks Motts with a solid left hand.
Motts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones stands up over Motts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Motts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Motts any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Motts drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Motts off! Motts jumps back into Jones's guard.
Motts passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Motts has control of the leg.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Motts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Motts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard. #T3#
Motts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Motts wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Motts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to sweep here but Motts controlling him for the moment.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Motts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in but Motts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Motts pinned against the cage. Motts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Motts closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Motts pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones misses with a takedown
letting Motts counter with a right hand.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Motts but Motts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Motts gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage. #TD2#
Jones gets caught napping as Motts dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Motts preventing the sweep.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Motts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Motts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Motts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Motts throws a big elbow that misses.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Motts throwing strikes but missing.
Motts controlling from the top position.
Motts looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Motts pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones works over Motts with some ground and pound from guard.
Motts pulls Jones in to control the position.
Motts looking for a sweep. Not yet Motts, not yet.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motts's head.#T2#
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motts's head.
Jones cracks Motts with a solid left hand.
Jones working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Motts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones stands up over Motts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Motts's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones distracts Motts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones cracks Motts with a solid left hand.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is in close to Motts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones stands up over Motts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones works over Motts with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones won't allow Motts to sweep him here.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Motts's brow.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motts's head.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones cracks Motts with a solid left hand.
Jones is in close to Motts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Motts has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones works over Motts with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Motts looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones distracts Motts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones stands up over Motts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motts's head.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Motts is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jones shoots in and drives through. Motts sprawls well.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Motts. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Motts throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.#TD#
Motts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Motts's head.#SUB2#
Motts has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones is working Motts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones works over Motts with some ground and pound from guard.
Motts has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Motts to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Motts pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Motts!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 2
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Musa shows good takedown defense.
Musa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Musa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Musa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Musa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up in Musa's guard and throws a big left but Musa blocks it.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Musa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Musa tries to get out of the position.
Jones postures up in Musa's guard and throws a big left but Musa blocks it.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Musa has wrist control.
Musa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Musa blocks nicely.
Musa wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones distracts Musa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones is working Musa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones stops Musa from standing up.
Jones distracts Musa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Musa is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones works over Musa with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones distracts Musa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musa's head.#T2#
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Musa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is in close to Musa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 is in close to Musa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones is in close to Musa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Musa has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Musa's brow.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones distracts Musa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones is in close to Musa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Jones stands up over Musa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Musa's brow.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones is in close to Musa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Musa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones works over Musa with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musa's head.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Musa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones cracks Musa with a solid left hand.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musa's head.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Musa's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Musa's head.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Musa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Musa counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Musa is trying to buck Jones off.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
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 is working Musa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Musa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones cracks Musa with a big elbow.
Musa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Musa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Musa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones cracks Musa with a big right hand but Musa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Musa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Jones scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Musa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Musa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Musa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones landing strikes.
Musa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones cracks Musa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Musa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Musa to see if he's OK.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones cracks Musa with a big elbow. #T3#
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Musa down.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
Jones cracks Musa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Musa down.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Musa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Musa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Musa some visible discomfort.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones is working Musa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones is working Musa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones cracks Musa with a big elbow.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Musa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Musa taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones cracks Musa with a big elbow.
Musa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Musa some visible discomfort.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Musa gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Musa leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMusa.
Musa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
As Jones backs away, Musa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mansa Musa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Musa tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Musa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Musa counters with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Musa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Musa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Musa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Musa's temple.
Musa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Musa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Musa has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Musa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones working over Musa with some ground and pound. Musa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Musa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Musa is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Musa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Musa has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones winds up and cracks Musa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Musa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is nestled in close to Musa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Musa taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones is nestled in close to Musa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones winds up and cracks Musa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones winds up and cracks Musa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Musa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones working over Musa with some ground and pound. Musa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Musa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Musa's head.
Musa wants to get back to his feet.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Musa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is nestled in close to Musa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Musa has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Musa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones is working Musa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Musa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Musa taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones grinds an elbow into Musa's temple.
Mansa Musa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Jon Jones wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Jon 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:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Banks drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Banks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Banks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks forces his way into half guard.
Banks is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. #SUB2#
Banks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Banks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Banks misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Banks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses.
Banks is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Banks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banks stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banks passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banks throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Banks pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Banks is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Banks looks winded!#SUB2#
Banks wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Banks wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Banks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Banks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banks is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Banks is working for a kimura here but Jones manages to reverse the position and he's now in Banks's guard.
Jones lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Banks throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jones is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerrick Banks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones misses with a head shot. Banks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Banks is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Banks working some strikes from top position.
Banks throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jones cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones postures up.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Jones is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks trying to control the position.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.#T4#
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Banks blocks nicely.
Jones is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones won't allow Banks to sweep him here.
Jones works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Banks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones postures up.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Banks is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banks trying to control the position.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.#T4#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jerrick Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Jon Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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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