Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Canizares lands with a kick to the ribs.
Canizares scores with a kick to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canizares catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Canizares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him. #CL2#
Jones rushes Canizares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Canizares.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Canizares's head.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Canizares or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canizares scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
A short right from Canizares on the inside. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.#T1#
Canizares blocks a jab.
Jones misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Canizares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a nice body shot.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canizares throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Canizares throws a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones throws a series of punches but Canizares moves out of range.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
Canizares lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canizares misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares lands a high kick!
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Canizares throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canizares throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Canizares is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Canizares counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Jones misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Canizares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canizares throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canizares misses the jab.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canizares.
Canizares lands a jab to the head.
Jones avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body shot. #T3#
Jones connects with a right hand. Canizares shakes it off.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canizares's head backwards.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Canizares lands.
Canizares digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Canizares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canizares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones wants to clinch.
Canizares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Canizares misses with the head strike.
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Jones blocks a punch to the side of 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 prevents a body shot from Canizares.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones pushes Canizares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canizares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Canizares, against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - Canizares coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Canizares tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares slips a jab from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
That's time! Canizares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canizares is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Canizares catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Canizares's defenses.
Jones avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canizares misses with the combination.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canizares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Canizares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canizares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones defending well as Canizares loads up on a big left hand.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Canizares tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.#T1#
Canizares lands with a cross.
Canizares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones drops Canizares with a big left hand! Canizares is injured, injured bad! Jones jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Jones!
As Mason Jones got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Chin. Power.'.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Longabaugh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longabaugh stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longabaugh slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Longabaugh just manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Jones has Longabaugh up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Longabaugh cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
A short right from Jones.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longabaugh is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.#T1#
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Longabaugh misses with a body punch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Longabaugh.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longabaugh's head backwards.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
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!#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Longabaugh.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longabaugh avoids it.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
Longabaugh scores with a shoulder strike.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longabaughs head.
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Jones tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it. #T3#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Longabaugh wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Longabaugh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Longabaugh is avoiding it.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4##CL2#
Longabaugh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longabaugh's elbow.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Longabaugh on the inside.
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!
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones gets through Longabaugh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Jones prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh - that landed with a thud.
Jones just leaning against Longabaugh, taking a breather.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh slowing the pace effectively.
Longabaugh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Longabaugh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Longabaugh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longabaugh to score with a decent uppercut.
Longabaugh tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is looking to chop away at Longabaugh's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Longabaugh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longabaugh moves out of range of the strikes.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Jones.#T1#
Longabaugh takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longabaugh scores with a hook.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
Longabaugh stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to stall but Longabaugh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab from Longabaugh.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Longabaugh counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Longabaugh cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Longabaugh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Longabaugh lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Jones.
Longabaugh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Longabaugh is out of range.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longabaugh moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh scores with a nice strike.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh's corner calls for a 1-2. Longabaugh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Longabaugh lands an overhand right.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh lands a body shot.
Longabaugh works the jab nicely.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Longabaugh throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones scores with a one two! Longabaugh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a hook.#CL2#
Longabaugh has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh taking a breather.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Longabaugh blocks with his arms.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Jones throws a leg kick
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longabaugh thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that drops Jones like a sack of potatoes! Longabaugh dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silver tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silver's sensitive parts.
Jones scores with the left hand. Silver knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a hook. Silver ducked under it nicely.
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Silver working aggressively here.
Jones tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Silver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silver prevents a body shot from Jones.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Silver lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones lands a body shot.
Silver tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Silver tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Silver misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Silver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silver there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Silver is rocked!
Silver walks into a jab.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones avoids the body shot from Silver.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Silver seems to have recovered his senses.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a big right hand! Oh Silver is in trouble here! Jones follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones retains his welterweight title!
Mason Jones took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Boma as he connects with a hook.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Boma.
Boma tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Boma misses with a body kick.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Boma.
Boma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boma lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.
Boma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boma looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Boma down.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Boma moved out of range nicely.
Jones lands a body shot.
Boma misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Jones pushes Boma up against the cage in a clinch.
Boma stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Boma in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action. #T2#
A short right from Jones on the inside. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boma sprawling to the canvas! Boma rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?! #ROC#Boma is rocked!
Jones moves in close and cracks Boma with a massive right hand! Boma, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones retains his welterweight title!
An intense looking Mason Jones took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Romero tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Rock Romero has been cut.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones lands a nice hook to Romero 's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones blocks a jab.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Romero misses.
Romero throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Romero .#T1#
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Romero misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jab by Jones.
We've been told by Romero 's head coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Romero crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Romero back to his feet!#ROC2#Romero is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a pinpoint strike between Romero 's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Romero crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Jones scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Mason Jones took to the microphone: 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: SMASH:Barkley v Kowalkiewicz 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Jones misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1##BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Jones tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Lee moves out of range as Jones strikes.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A good leg kick by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Jones swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Jones takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Jones slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jab from Lee.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.#T3#
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Jones takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee. #T4#
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones slips under a jab from Lee.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.#T1#
Jones tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Lee throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Lee misses.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A big right from Jones misses.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee slips a straight right by Jones.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Lee cracks Jones with a good jab.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Jones is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Jones only half commits. #T4#
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Lee throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee jabs at Jones's body.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones connects with a jab.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones lands a body shot.
Lee works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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!
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.#T1#
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Jones throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Jones slips under a jab.
Lee lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jimmy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A big left from Lee misses.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Donk. Jones catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee avoids the body shot from Jones.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.#T4#
Jones with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Lee tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
As Mason Jones got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Chin. Power.'.

Event: SMASH: Barrels vs Frewin
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Jones throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Kosmanov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Kosmanov was not able to check.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones misses with a body punch #CL#
and Kosmanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Jones misses.
Kosmanov tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov lands a jab to the nose.
Jones defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kosmanov.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range. #T1#
Jones cracks Kosmanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kosmanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kosmanov staying calm.
Jones is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kosmanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kosmanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov working away.#T2#
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kosmanov wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Kosmanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov trying to control the position.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kosmanov landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Jones wants to sweep here but Kosmanov controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kosmanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov lands a couple of digs.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones controlling the position.
Kosmanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control the position but Kosmanov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Kosmanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones wants to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Jones tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Kosmanov controls the position.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Kosmanov working away.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Kosmanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kosmanov working the ground and pound.
Kosmanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Kosmanov wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov working away.#T1#
Kosmanov working the head with strikes.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosmanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kosmanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones is trying to control Kosmanov's posture but Kosmanov avoids it.
Kosmanov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones prevents Kosmanov from moving into mount.
Kosmanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kosmanov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kosmanov is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Kosmanov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Kosmanov prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kosmanov trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Kosmanov thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has hold of Kosmanov's hands but Kosmanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is looking to control Kosmanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Kosmanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Kosmanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Kosmanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kosmanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kosmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosmanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Kosmanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Kosmanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Kosmanov's attempts to control the action.
Kosmanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kosmanov. Kosmanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Kosmanov is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Jones cracks Kosmanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Kosmanov steps away.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kosmanov momentarily.
Kosmanov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Jones.
Kosmanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kosmanov misses. #T1#
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Kosmanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kosmanov checks a leg kick.
Kosmanov is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Kosmanov tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
No joy there for Kosmanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kosmanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones clobbers Kosmanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosmanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Kosmanov working away.
Jones holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kosmanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones wants to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Kosmanov scoring with punches from side control.
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kosmanov working the ground and pound.
Kosmanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Kosmanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kosmanov scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Kosmanov controlling from side mount.
Kosmanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Jones is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Kosmanov is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Kosmanov trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones prevents Kosmanov from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vladimir Kosmanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Kosmanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Kosmanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Kosmanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Kosmanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Kosmanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Mason Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Jones tenderised Kosmanov's leg. Kosmanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. #T2#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kosmanov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Kosmanov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kosmanov tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kosmanov back against the cage.
Kosmanov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kosmanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kosmanov tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kosmanov.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range. #TD#
Kosmanov drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kosmanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kosmanov slips nicely into half guard.
Kosmanov controlling the pace.
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. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kosmanov is working away from the top position though.
Kosmanov prevents Jones from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Kosmanov slips a straight right by Jones.
Kosmanov throws a one two combo.
Jones avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Kosmanov seems unphased.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kosmanov moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kosmanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kosmanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good shot there by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones staying out of range there.#T1#
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kosmanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kosmanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Jones misses #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kosmanov won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kosmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov passes into half guard. #T2#
Kosmanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kosmanov winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Kosmanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones trying to control but Kosmanov postures up. #T3#
Jones tries to get to full guard but Kosmanov has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones controlling Kosmanov's posture.
Kosmanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Kosmanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kosmanov tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Kosmanov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kosmanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his welterweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Buddha goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
A short left from Buddha.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddhas head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
Buddha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buddha finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Buddha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips a straight right by Buddha.
Buddha slips under a jab.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones jabs Buddha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones checks a low kick from Buddha.
Buddha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buddha backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A jab from Buddha does it's job there.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones throws a leg kick but Buddha checks it.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Jones with a jab.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Buddha. That snapped Jones's head back.
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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones. #T2#
Buddha misses with a straight left.
A jab from Jones misses.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Buddha throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buddha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Buddha misses the jab.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Mason Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Buddha takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Buddha seems unphased.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones misses with a hook.
Buddha throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Buddha throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buddha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha lands a body shot.
Buddha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Buddha's head.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Jones backs away, Buddha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Buddha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buddha with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones lands a jab.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buddha's hands.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buddha's head.
Jones swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddha lands a right hook to the body.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Buddha checks it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that 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.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Buddha checks it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buddha throws out the jab.
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones slips a jab from Buddha.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tests Buddha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones is looking to slow Buddha down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buddha throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Buddha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones tries a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buddha darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Buddha into the cage.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Buddha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buddha.
Jones tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buddha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buddha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buddha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Jones avoids the body shot from Buddha.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buddha.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Buddha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
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!#TD#
Buddha scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones looking to control.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buddha trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones has his hands on Buddha's head, controlling the position.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is pulling down on Buddha's head. It's preventing any offense from Buddha, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones thuds his right hand into Buddha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buddha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Buddha checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Buddha misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Buddha.
Jones misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a left to the body.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones moves out of range as Buddha strikes.
Buddha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buddha looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buddha misses with a low kick.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones slips under a jab from Buddha.
Jones swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Buddha's ribs.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
Buddha checks a low kick from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buddha blocks a leg kick.
Buddha throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buddha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buddha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha 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 scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Buddha counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buddha to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Buddha's belly button to the back.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Buddha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Buddha misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buddha doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Buddha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Buddha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buddha.
Buddha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Buddha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha takes one to the side of the head.
Jones clobbers Buddha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
A good leg kick by Jones.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buddha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Buddha checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buddha misses with a head kick.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands a head shot.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones thuds a left hand into Buddha's body.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Buddha has a takedown stuffed.
Buddha moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buddha.
Buddha closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Post fight, Mason Jones stared into the camera and said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Jones avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Jones catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a solid body kick.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
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 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Petrov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones stalks Petrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrov's face. Petrov staggers backwards, shaken.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Jones.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
As Petrov backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
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!
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Petrov 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 throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Jones jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Petrov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Jones tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a low kick.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Petrov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones slips a jab from Petrov.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov checks a low kick from Jones.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones checks a low kick from Petrov.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov slips a jab from Jones.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov checks a low kick from Jones.#T4#
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Jones.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Jones feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Petrov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Petrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Jones slips a straight right by Petrov.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.#T3#
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones with a hook.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones checks a low kick from Petrov.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov slips under a jab from Jones.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasil Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Post fight, Mason Jones stared into the camera and said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 270
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Costeau slips the punch.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Costeau.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Costeau is just out of range.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Costeau counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a jab when Costeau was well out of range.
Costeau steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Jones misses
enabling Costeau to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones blocks a head kick by Costeau. #T1#
Costeau throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Costeau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costeau.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Costeau counters with a right hand to the body.
Costeau misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Costeau was not able to check.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Costeau.
Costeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones throws a leg kick but Costeau checks it.
Costeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Costeau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Costeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones cracks Costeau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costeau! But no joy.
Costeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Costeau moves out of range as Jones strikes.#T2#
Costeau avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Costeau counters with a body kick.
Jones throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
And Costeau responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Jones.
Costeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costeau. Costeau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Costeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costeau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Costeau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Costeau misses.#T3#
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Costeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Costeau is out of range.
Costeau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
Jones thows a leg kick but Costeau checks it
letting Costeau counter with a right hand.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Costeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Costeau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Costeau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costeau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones takes a swing at Costeau's ribcage but misses.
Costeau slips under a jab.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Costeau.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Costeau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Costeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Costeau saw it coming and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones motions for Costeau to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costeau looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Costeau's head but Costeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws the left hand but Costeau avoids the punch easily.
Costeau lands a body shot.
Jones misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones swings for the body but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Costeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Jones misses.
Costeau avoids the body shot from Jones.
Costeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costeau has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Costeau misses.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Costeau's head.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Costeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau lands an overhand right.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Costeau ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
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 scores with a body shot. #T1#
Jones misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Costeau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Costeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Costeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costeau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Costeau moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones sizes up Costeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Costeau slips under a jab from Jones.
Costeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Costeau throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Costeau only half commits.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Jones slips a straight right by Costeau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Costeau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Costeau blocks a jab.
Costeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Costeau counters with a straight right hand.
Costeau checks a leg kick nicely.
Costeau raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jones jabs Costeau right on the nose. Costeau blinks but takes it well.
Costeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Costeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Costeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#T3#
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Costeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Costeau looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Costeau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones lands a jab to Costeau's midsection.
Costeau avoids the body shot from Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Costeau.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Costeau counters with a straight right hand.
Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Costeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Costeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Costeau.
Costeau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones swings for the body but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costeau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Jones misses.
Costeau feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones connects with a body shot.
Costeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Costeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Costeau slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones avoids the head kick by Costeau.
Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones connects with a right hand. Costeau shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Costeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Costeau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
Costeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Costeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costeau.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costeau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Costeau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Costeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Costeau moves away from the strike by Jones.
Costeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Costeau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Costeau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones wants to slow Costeau down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
Costeau follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Costeau counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Costeau. That did some damage!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Costeau saw that one coming.
Costeau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones slips a jab from Costeau.
Jones lands a jab to Costeau's midsection.
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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones tries a low kick but Costeau avoids it.
Costeau replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jones blocks it well.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Costeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Costeau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Costeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
letting Costeau counter with a right hand.
Costeau throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Costeau takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Costeau scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costeau moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Costeau counters with a body kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Costeau.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costeau counters with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Costeau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Costeau moves away and avoids it.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Costeau checks it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Costeau might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a leg kick but Costeau checks it. #T4#
Jones misses with a body punch
and Costeau counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Costeau to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Costeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costeau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones throws the left hand but Costeau avoids the punch easily.
Jones stuns Costeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick but Costeau checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Costeau.
Costeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costeau blocks a jab.
Costeau tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Costeau responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Costeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costeau raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 262
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Jones slips a straight right by Petrov.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Petrov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Petrov is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Jones slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Petrov sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones avoids the head kick by Petrov. #T2#
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Jones tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Petrov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Jones cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Jones tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov slips a jab from Jones.#T4#
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Jones takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.#T2#
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasil Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrov checks it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Petrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Petrov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Petrov misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones cracks Petrov with a good jab.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Jones.
Petrov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range. #T1#
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Petrov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses the jab.
Petrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Petrov is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks. #T3#
Jones missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones feints a jab promting Petrov to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Petrov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
A solid body kick from Petrov.
Jab from Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Jones throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Jones moves away from the strike by Petrov.
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 throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Jones slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands a jab.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mason Jones just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Petrov misses with a body shot. #T2#
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.#T3#
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a solid body kick.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Jones throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Petrov.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Petrov slips under a jab from Jones.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Jones misses.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.#R5#
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Jones defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Jones.
As Jones backs away, Petrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Petrov slips a straight right by Jones.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones with a nice cross.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrov thinking.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Jones.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones jabs at Petrov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.#T3#
Petrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petrov slips a straight right by Jones.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Jones tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
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!
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Petrov.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones checks a low kick from Petrov.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Jones throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasil Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasil Petrov.
Well Petrov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Petrov!
Vasil Petrov retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Vasil Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 257
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Calamari misses with a straight right.
Calamari drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Calamari moves away and avoids it.
Calamari slips a straight right by Jones.
Calamari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Calamari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Calamari moved out of range nicely.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Calamari slips under a jab.
Calamari lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Calamari ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Calamari throws a big shot that misses.
Calamari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calamari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calamari is able to avoid easily.
Calamari takes one on the button.#T1##CL2#
Calamari drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Calamari swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a right hand.
Calamari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Calamari tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Calamari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Calamari misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones trying to stall but Calamari improves his position.
Calamari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Calamari lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Calamari lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. #T2#
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calamari tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calamari working aggressively here.
Calamari can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calamari.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calamaris head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calamari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Calamari.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calamari.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Calamari controls his hands.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Calamari.
Calamari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Calamari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calamari blocking some punches. #T3#
A short right from Jones on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calamari.
Jones is leaning against Calamari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calamari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calamari looking to slow down the pace here.
Calamari misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Calamari fails to land.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Calamari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calamari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Calamari avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones gets through Calamari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calamari backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Calamari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamari misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Jones slips under a jab from Calamari.
Calamari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones punishes Calamari's body with a nice straight punch.
Calamari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calamari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calamari moves away.
That kick from Jones tenderised Calamari's leg. Calamari is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Jones.
Calamari throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Calamari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
Calamari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
Calamari looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Calamari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
A big left from Jones misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calamari can do to turn this around?
Jones misses with a low kick.
Calamari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Calamari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Jones misses.
Calamari with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calamari lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Calamari's head but Calamari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Calamari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calamari misses with a body shot.
Calamari lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Calamari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Calamari moved out of range.
It seemed like Calamari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calamari throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones cracks Calamari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calamari.
Calamari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Calamari.
Jones wants to slow Calamari down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calamari defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calamari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Calamari gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Calamari fails to land. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Calamari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Calamari is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Calamari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Calamari throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Calamari from controlling successfully.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calamari is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones is pulling down on Calamari's head to control his posture. #T3#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Calamari from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calamari in his tracks.
Calamari lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Calamari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calamari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calamari scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Calamari defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones sizes up Calamari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Calamari misses with a straight left. #T4#
Calamari takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Calamari throws a big shot that misses.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Calamari as he connects with a hook.
Calamari takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Calamari's head but Calamari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calamari misses with a wild body shot.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Calamari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Calamari.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Calamari moved out of range.
Calamari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones scores with the left hand. Calamari knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones thuds his right hand into Calamari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Calamari moved out of range nicely.
Calamari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Valdo Calamari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries a low kick but Calamari avoids it.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Calamari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Calamari works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Calamari misses with an uppercut.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calamari.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Calamari throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones blocks a jab.
Calamari drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calamari moves away.
Calamari moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones throws a series of punches but Calamari avoids them all with ease.
Calamari missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Calamari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones lands a nice hook to Calamari's body. Calamari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones missing with a left hand there. Calamari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Calamari releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calamari throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries a low kick but Calamari avoids it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calamari slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Calamari blocks the low kick.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calamari avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Calamari looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones moves out of range as Calamari strikes.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calamari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Calamari cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Calamari checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones motions for Calamari to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Calamari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Calamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Calamari ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Calamari should have avoided that one.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Calamari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calamari's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Calamari keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Calamari is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Calamari.
Calamari keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones won't allow Calamari to sweep him here.
Calamari keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mason Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 251
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Benny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benny staying out of range there.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Benny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benny scores with a shot to the body.
Benny has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benny throws a body shot but no joy.
Benny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A big left from Benny misses.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Benny's shoulder, as Benny tries to avoid the shot.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Benny checks a low kick from Jones.
No joy there for Benny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Jones lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benny.
Benny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benny misses with an uppercut
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benny thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benny is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Jones.
Benny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
It looks like Jones has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Benny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Benny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Benny with an uppercut!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Benny slips a jab from Jones.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benny moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
Benny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benny misses with a straight right.
Benny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Despite the aggression on Benny's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Benny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones tests Benny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Benny misses with a looping right.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benny.
Jones moves away from the strike by Benny.
Jones misses with a hook.
Benny wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Benny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benny.#T3#
Benny ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Benny strikes.
Benny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Benny ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Benny.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benny doesn't seem bothered though.
Benny cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Benny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benny throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Benny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benny takes one on the button.
Benny moves away from the strike by Jones.
Benny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benny throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones tests Benny's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benny.
A slow jab from Benny misses its intended target.
Benny ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Benny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benny misses with the combination.
Benny throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Benny's head but Benny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benny drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benny swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
No joy there for Benny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a series of punches but Benny moves out of range.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Benny should have avoided that one.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benny. That did some damage!
Benny defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Benny ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benny was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Benny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Benny's head back.
Benny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Benny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Benny lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benny ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benny! But no joy.#T1#
Jones lands with a hook. Benny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benny.
Benny cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Benny throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Benny lands a lovely overhand right.
Benny throws an overhand right that drops Jones like a sack of potatoes! Benny dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). D.C. Benny!
D.C. Benny is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, D.C. Benny was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 245
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Matsuzaka tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Matsuzaka.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones is looking to slow Matsuzaka down with leg kicks.
Matsuzaka defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
Jones lands the left hand.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuzaka motions for Jones to come forward. Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsuzaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Matsuzaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones sizes up Matsuzaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Jones digs a good body shot into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Jones with a hook.
Matsuzaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsuzaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsuzaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Jones jabs at Matsuzaka's body.
Jones lands a jab 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 throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsuzaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Jones misses.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Jones catches Matsuzaka right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones backing away here, and Matsuzaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Matsuzaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsuzaka.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
A jab lands there for Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuzaka can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsuzaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka with the inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Jones feints a jab promting Matsuzaka to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matsuzaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones. #T2#
A low kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Matsuzaka finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsuzaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsuzaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsuzaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsuzaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsuzaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Jones throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#T4#
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Matsuzaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuzaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice right hand.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Matsuzaka tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason 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.#R3#
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice body kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuzaka at a distance.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones checks a leg kick.#T1#
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
Matsuzaka lands a jab.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka saw it coming and moves away.
Matsuzaka wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones looks to land a combination but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Matsuzaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka lands a high kick!
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
And Matsuzaka responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Matsuzaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuzaka's head backwards.
Matsuzaka works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Matsuzaka takes one on the button.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.
Matsuzaka gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Jones avoids the head kick by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matsuzaka - that will leave a mark!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Jones feints and then cracks Matsuzaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuzaka down.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.#CL2#
Matsuzaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
Matsuzaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Matsuzaka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsuzaka backwards.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matsuzaka pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mason Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Matsuzaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsuzaka on the side of the head.#CL2#
Matsuzaka instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Matsuzaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Matsuzaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuzaka.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses the body punch #CL2#
and Matsuzaka counters by clinching up.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones moves out of range as Matsuzaka throws a body kick.
Jones throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka maintains the clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Matsuzaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsuzaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Matsuzaka's ribcage. Matsuzaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matsuzaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one. #T4#
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Jones.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
A jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matsuzaka manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuzaka.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuzaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Jones misses.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Matsuzaka misses.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuzaka misses with a few strikes there.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it well.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones catches Matsuzaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Matsuzaka misses.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsuzaka off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Matsuzaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Matsuzaka rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Matsuzaka misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Matsuzaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones blocks a head kick by Matsuzaka.
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 jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Jones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keisuke Matsuzaka.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones retains his welterweight title!
Mason Jones made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Con.
Con misses with a hook.
A jab from Con misses.
Jones feints a jab promting Con to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Con slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Con takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Con's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Con.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Con. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Con.
Con checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Con checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Con checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Jones.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Con takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Con follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Con might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Con has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones scores with a body shot.
A big left from Con misses.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Con lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Con saw it coming and moves away.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con misses the jab.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Con.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Con misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Con catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Con, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Con lands.
Con bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Jones throws a low kick but Con avoids it.
Con fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Con's front leg but catches the back leg as Con tries to avoid it.
Con chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones moves out of range as Con strikes.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Con throws a good cross that connects.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Con blocks a low kick nicely.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con 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 mush.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Con on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Con should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Con misses with a looping right.
Jones moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones catches Con with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones slips under a jab from Con.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Con slips a straight right by Jones.
Good shot there by Con.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Con misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range. #T1#
Jones misses the jab.
Jones slips a straight right by Con.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Con saw it coming and moves away.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Con's head.
Good exchange - Con coming out on top.
Con thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con scores with a jab.
Con tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Jones cracks Con with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Con moves his leg out of the way.
Con throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Con's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Donk. Con catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Con's head back.
A jab from Con finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Con paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Con moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones moves out of range as Con strikes.
Jones works Con's body with a nice hook.
Jones blocks a jab.#T3#
Jones throws a hook but Con avoids it easily.
Con slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con with a jab.
Con takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Con. Con maintains the clinch.
Con lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Con prevents a body shot from Jones.
Con tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Con blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Con lands a shoulder strike.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Con lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a body punch. #T4#
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Con.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Con back against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Con scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Con throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Con.
Con lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Con looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con tries to clinch up.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Con moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Con tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Con checks the leg kick.
Con looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Con down.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Con misses the jab.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Con misses.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Con looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Con misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Con throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones staying out of range there.
Con lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Con lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Con swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Con's hands.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Con displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones cracks Con with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Con misses.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Con digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con walks into a jab.
A jab from Jones misses.
It seemed like Con was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con cracks Jones with a good jab.
Con throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A jab from Jones misses.
Con throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Con takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Jones slips under a jab.
Con throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Con tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones staying out of range there.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Con manages to avoid it.
Con lands with an overhand left.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Con. That snapped Jones's head back.
Con lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Con.#T4#
Con takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Con is able to avoid easily.
Jones slips under a jab.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Con takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
A big left from Con misses.
Jones feints and then cracks Con's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Con down.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Con takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mason Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones sizes up Con with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Con lands a head shot.
Jones throws a low kick but Con avoids it.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Con looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Con throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Con lands a head shot.#T1#
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to work over Con's front leg with a kick but Con checks it.
Jones misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Con tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Con looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Con misses with a looping right.
Con checks a leg kick.
Jones cracks Con with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Con releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Con takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones. #T2#
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Con throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Con takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Jones avoids the body shot from Con.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Con looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Con moves away from the strike by Jones.
Con slips under a jab from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Con tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Con jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Con.
Con throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Con misses with a straight right.
Jones moves away from the strike by Con.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. #T4#
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Con. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Con throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Con.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Con looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Con to score with a decent uppercut.
Con takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Con! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Con's leg but Con calmly moves out of range.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Con breaks away and moves out of range.
Con throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but A. Mere Con will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.#R5#
Con fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
Jones takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Con blocks the low kick.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Con is able to avoid easily.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Con's ribs.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Con releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Con.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Con slips under a jab.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Con takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Con scores with a nice right hand.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Con works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Con throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Con blocks the leg kick.
Con looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Con lands.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones. #T2#
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Con takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Con's defenses.
Con misses the jab.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Con at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Some bone on bone action there as Con checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Jones misses.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Con backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Jones motions for Con to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Con is able to avoid easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Con misses with a looping right.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones digs a good body shot into Con's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Con scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones moves out of range as Con strikes.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Con finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Con momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mason Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones retains his welterweight title!
Mason Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 235
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Con counters with a nice uppercut.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Con misses its target.
Con jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Con misses.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones thumps Con with a low kick.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Con moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Con.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Con fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Con slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones jabs Con right on the nose. Con blinks but takes it well.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Con checks a leg kick.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A big left from Con misses.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Con misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Con scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con misses with a few strikes there.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Con is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Con misses with a straight right.
Jones jabs at Con's body.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Con in his tracks.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
Con avoids the body shot from Jones.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been told by Con's head coaches at Heartless Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Con throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. #T3#
Jones throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Con checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch position.
Con jabs at Jones's body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Con takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Con.
Con throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Con misses.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Con off balance momentarily.
Con avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Con tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones cracks Con with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Con.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Con throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones works Con's body with a nice hook.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Jones misses.
Con looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Jones.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that A. Mere Con 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#
Jones slips a straight right by Con.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Con missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Con with a body shot.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Con scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Con misses with a body punch.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Con is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #T1#
Con blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Con throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Con moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Con tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Con slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Con doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Con as he checks the leg kick.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Con swinging wildly here.
Con takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Con sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Con checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Con drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones tries to work over Con's front leg with a kick but Con checks it.
Con has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Con there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Con's head.
Con connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch position.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones sizes up Con with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Con.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Con is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Con's head backwards.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Jones slips a straight right by Con.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Con. Those never looked like landing.
Con slips under a jab.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con misses with a looping right.
Con slips a jab from Jones.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Con is wise to it.
Con checks a leg kick.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Con looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Con throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Con steps away.
Con throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Con scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Con blocks the leg kick.
Con scores with a body shot.
Con looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Con has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Con slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Con.
Con takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Con doesn't seem phased though.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Con chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Con checks a low kick from Jones.
Con takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Con checks it well.
Jones defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Con bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Con off balance momentarily.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Con throws out a powerful jab.
Jones is looking to slow Con down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Jones wants to slow Con down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Con misses with a two punch combination.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones works Con's body with a nice hook.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Con is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Con swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones thumps Con with a low kick.
Con throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a body shot.#T2#
Jones tries a low kick but Con avoids it.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
Con moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Con misses.
Con moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Con.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Con slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a low kick but Con moves out of range easily.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Con. That snapped Jones's head back. #T3#
Con's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Con scrambles back to his feet.
Con takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Con blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Con misses with a hook.
Con lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Con avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Con misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
Jones motions for Con to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Con walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses the jab.#T4#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Con avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Con checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Con slips under a jab.
Con connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
Con takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Con ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Con has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Con there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones cracks Con with a good jab.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Con has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Con there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Con ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Con misses its target.
Con has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Con throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
Jones slips a jab from Con.
Jones is looking to slow Con down with leg kicks.
Jones swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Con tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Con takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Con clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Con misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Con on the inside.
Con lands with a left to the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Con blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Con's head.
A short right from Con on the inside.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Con is defending well for now.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Con has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a body punch.
Con's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Con.
Con lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Con tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A. Mere Con has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Con wants to stall. #T2#
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Con lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Con gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Con creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Con blocks a body shot from Jones.
A short right from Con. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Con misses with a straight right.
Con throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Con misses.
Con slips a jab from Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Con wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Con misses.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Nice uppercut there from Con.
Jones slips under a jab from Con.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Con.
Con takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Con takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Jones tenderised Con's leg. Con is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Jones misses.
Con connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Jones catches Con right on the button with a cross.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Con moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones misses with a low kick as Con jumps back.
Con appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Con walks into a jab.
Con connects with the punch.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Con at a distance.
Con slips a straight right by Jones.
Con tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones lands with a straight right. Con didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Con checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Con lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Con checks a leg kick.
Con scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Con throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Con gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Con misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Con lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Con as Jones tries to tie him up.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Con cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Con backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Con backwards. #T1#
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Con misses with a short punch on the inside.
Con trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Con into the cage.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Con.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones prevents a body shot from Con.
Con lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Con.
Con swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones gets through Con's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Con fails to land.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Con's elbow.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Con creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Jones is trying to push Con away but Con has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Con prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Con misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Con on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Con tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Con lands with a left to the head.
Con swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Con misses with a body punch.
Con misses with some punches. #T3#
Con has Jones pressed against the cage.
Con lands a right hand.
Con lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Con looking to stall. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a low kick as Con jumps back.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses with a hook
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones cracks Con with a good jab.
Con throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Con - just one landing.
Jones throws a body punch but Con moves out of range. #T4#
Con moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands the left hand.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Con was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Con lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Jones catches Con right on the button with a cross.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Con moves out of range of the strikes.
Con cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones tests Con's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Con's front leg but catches the back leg as Con tries to avoid it.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Con counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Mason Jones stared into the camera and said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 230
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Seres off the cage and back into range.
Jones swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Seres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seres controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Seres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seres postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Seres works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones tries to roll over but Seres keeps him under control.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Seres controlling the action here.
Seres trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Seres working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Seres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Seres drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Seres drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Seres working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Seres is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Seres prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB#
Seres is looking for a kimura here.
Seres thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely. #T2#
Seres 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.
Seres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
We've been hearing that Seres has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Seres keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Seres preventing the sweep.
Seres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Seres stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Seres scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Seres throwing strikes but missing.
Seres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Seres stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is controlling Seres's posture.
Seres throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seres.
Seres stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Seres working some strikes from top position.
Seres landing with the ground and pound.
Seres works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Seres from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position but Seres postures up.
Seres postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB#
Seres 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.
Seres scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seres wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Seres postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Seres dominated that 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.#R2#
Seres looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A cross from Jones lands.
Seres ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Seres.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Some bone on bone action there as Seres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seres lands a right hook to the body.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seres misses with a straight right.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Seres off the cage and back into range.
Seres throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Seres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Seres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seres.
Seres throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Seres misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Seres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seres throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Seres. That snapped Jones's head back.
Seres moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seres.
Seres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seres scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seres.
Seres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seres's sensitive parts.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seres is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seres.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seres staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Seres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Seres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seres in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seres tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Seres moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Seres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seres throws a body shot but no joy.
Seres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws out a counter right but Seres avoids it with no problem.
Seres scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones tries a low kick but Seres avoids it.
Seres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Seres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seres takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seres to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Seres landing some decent shots from guard.
Andor Seres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Seres throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Seres with a nice head shot there.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seres wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seres manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Seres is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control but Seres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Seres throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Seres defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Seres regains half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Seres is working from the bottom.
Seres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Seres, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones defending well as Seres loads up on a big left hand.
Jones misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Seres tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Seres throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Seres throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Seres seems unphased.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Seres is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Seres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seres was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Seres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones scores with a punch 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 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seres throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seres throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seres.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seres in his tracks.
Jones moves out of range as Seres strikes.
Seres with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Seres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seres.
Seres lands a body shot.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seres checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab from Jones.
Seres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seres.
Seres slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seres.
Jones lands with a hook. Seres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Seres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seres throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seres slips under a jab from Jones.
A clash of legs there as Seres blocks the low kick.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Seres ducks down to avoid it.
Seres misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Seres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Seres's head.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Seres slips the punch.
Seres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seres shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Seres's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Seres throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seres in his tracks.
Seres attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Seres checks a leg kick.
Seres fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seres.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seres.
Jones defending well as Seres loads up on a big left hand.
Seres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Seres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seres blocks a jab.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seres looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Seres.
Seres needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Seres slips a jab from Jones.
Seres walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seres shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
No luck for Seres with that takedown attempt.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
Seres just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seres with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Seres misses.
Seres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Seres's knee momentarily.
Seres moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Jones stuns Seres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a jab when Seres was well out of range.
Seres looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mason Jones!
Post fight, Mason Jones took to the microphone: 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 225
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Barbosa rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa wants to clinch.#T1##CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbosa has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body punch. #T2#
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A short left from Barbosa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa wants to clinch.#CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones looking to stall.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Barbosa tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Jones stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Jones throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Barbosa rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Jones working aggressively here.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barbosa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Antonio Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #T1#
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Barbosa.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Jones jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.#T4#
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Barbosa scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Barbosa gets a clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it. #T1#
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones lands with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Barbosa rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Barbosa. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Barbosa. #T3#
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A short uppercut from Jones.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Jones prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mason Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mason Jones!
In his post fight interview, Mason Jones gave a big smile as he said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 213
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Seres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left and a right from Seres both land. Nice combination.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Seres.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Seres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Seres scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Seres.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Seres is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Seres throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Seres throws a body kick that misses.
Jones swings for the body but Seres moves out of range.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Seres should have avoided that one.
Seres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Seres.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Seres down. #T1#
Seres throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Seres's head.
Seres misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seres works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Seres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Seres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seres jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seres.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Seres off the cage and back into range.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Seres motions for Jones to come forward. Seres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seres misses with a head kick.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Seres lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seres.
Seres moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Seres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seres shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Seres to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Seres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Seres looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seres gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick there by Seres.#T3#
Seres tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seres avoids the body shot from Jones.
Seres drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones misses with a low kick as Seres jumps back.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seres throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Seres shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Seres lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Seres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Seres landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Jones is trying to control Seres's posture but Seres avoids it.
Seres misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seres fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones is not content to let Seres control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Seres scoring with punches from side control.
Jones is trying to control Seres's posture but Seres avoids it.
The ground and pound from Seres seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones wants to control but Seres postures up.
Seres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andor Seres will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Seres is looking to land body kicks.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Seres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Seres walks into a left hand.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seres.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seres.
Seres throws a big shot that misses.
Seres takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Seres.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seres.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seres.
Seres throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Seres avoided it.
Jones cracks Seres with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a hook but Seres blocks it.
That kick from Seres tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Seres throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Seres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Seres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seres misses with a wild combination.
Seres slips a straight right by Jones.
Seres throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Seres blocks a leg kick.
Jones throws a hook but Seres avoids it easily.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Seres is looking to land body kicks.
Seres defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Seres does it's job there.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Seres moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses the jab.
Seres tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones connects with a right hand. Seres shakes it off.
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!
Seres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Seres looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Seres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seres with the inside leg kick.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a leg kick but Seres checks it.
Seres throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Seres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Seres.
Seres throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Seres moves away and avoids it.
Seres tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seres.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Seres throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Seres shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones misses with a looping left.#T3#
Jab from Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Seres moves away and avoids it.
Jones connects with the punch.
Seres paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Seres fails with the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seres checks a leg kick.
Jones slips under a jab.
Seres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seres.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Seres moved out of range.
Jones motions for Seres to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Seres.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Seres is just out of range.
Jones checks a low kick from Seres.
Seres checks a low kick from Jones.
Seres finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#T4#
Seres throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Seres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Seres is just out of range.
Seres lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Seres.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Seres throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Seres closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Seres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones pulls Seres in close to prevent any damage.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seres trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Seres throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andor Seres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Seres fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a jab when Seres was well out of range.
Seres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seres.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Seres scores with a jab to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Seres.
Seres works the jab nicely.
Seres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Seres moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seres checks it well.
Seres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones is looking to chop away at Seres's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seres momentarily.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
letting Seres counter with a right hand.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Seres.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones throws a jab when Seres was well out of range.#T1#
Seres will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seres tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Seres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seres fails with the takedown.
Seres fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Seres misses with a straight right.
Seres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Jones tries to sprawl but Seres drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Seres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Seres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seres scoring with some ground and pound.
Seres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seres postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Seres looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones won't allow Seres to sweep him here. #T3#
Seres working a defensive guard here.
Seres keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Seres 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.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Seres working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Seres wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Seres's legs - danger averted.
Seres keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Seres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Seres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Seres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seres 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andor Seres!
Andor Seres thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 207
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Custer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jab from Jones.
Custer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a hook
enabling Custer to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Custer counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Custer counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Custer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 misses with a double jab
and Custer counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Custer throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones throws a hook but Custer blocks it.
Custer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Custer throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Custer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Custer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Custer counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Custer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Custer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Custer's shoulder, as Custer tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Custer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Custer is out of range.
Custer avoids the body shot from Jones.
Custer feints a counter leg kick.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Custer throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones misses with the combination.
Custer throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Custer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Custer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Custer throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Custer.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Custer should have avoided that one.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones slips a jab from Custer.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Custer manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Custer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Custer feints a counter leg kick.
Jones lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Donk. Jones catches Custer right on the button with a cross.
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 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Custer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Custer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Custer.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Custer's head.
Custer staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Custer! But no joy.
Custer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Custer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Custer's defenses.
Jones jabs at Custer's body.
Custer just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones misses with an uppercut. Custer saw that one coming.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Custer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Custer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Custer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Custer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Custer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Custer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer slips a jab from Jones.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Custer counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Custer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Custer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Custer should have avoided that one.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Custer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Custer can do to turn this around?
Custer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Custer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones throws a hook but Custer avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones. #T2#
Jones throws a body punch but Custer moves out of range.
Jones walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Custer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Custer counters with a stiff right hand.
Custer throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a jab when Custer was well out of range.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Custer counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a jab when Custer was well out of range.
Custer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Custer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A left lands for Custer.#T3#
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Custer throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Custer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Custer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Custer on the side of the head.
Jones tries to move into range but Custer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones lands with a cross.
A low kick from Custer is predictable there
and Jones counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Custer lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Custer stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. #KD2#
Custer cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Custer finish him?
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Custer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Custer tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Custer. That did some damage!
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Custer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Custer's head but Custer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Custer misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Custer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Custer throws out the jab.
Custer throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Custer's head backwards.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Custer feints a counter leg kick.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Custer.
Custer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Custer tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones misses with a hook.
Custer is looking for the big counter here.
Jones misses with a low kick.#T1#
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Custer slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Custer's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Custer blocks the leg kick.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Custer.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Custer lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Jones moves out of range as Custer throws a body kick.
Custer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Custer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Custer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Custer is just out of range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Custer manages to avoid it.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Custer staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Custer. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Custer just manages to avoid it.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Custer staying out of range there.
Custer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones sizes up Custer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Custer.
A little jabbing left from Custer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Custer should have avoided that one.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones jabs Custer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Custer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Custer.
Jones sizes up Custer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Jones.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones tries to work over Custer's front leg with a kick but Custer checks it.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Custer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Custer scores with a jab to the head.
Custer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a hook
and Custer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 200
Date: Nov 02, 2022

#R1#
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Jones lunges at Christiano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christiano's hand.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Christiano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Christiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Christiano cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christiano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
A cross from Christiano lands.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Christiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Jones connects with the punch.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Christiano lands.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Christiano blocks a leg kick.
Christiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Christiano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Christiano swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Christiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Christiano tries to avoid it.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Christiano is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones avoids the body shot from Christiano. #T4#
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Christiano is wise to it.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones clobbers Christiano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jones checks a low kick from Christiano.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christiano's sensitive parts.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
A counter left hand to the body from Christiano misses its target.#T1#
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christiano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christiano staying out of range there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Nice straight punches there by Christiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christiano.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Jones.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Christiano feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Christiano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones wants to slow Christiano down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Christiano blocks the low kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Christiano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Christiano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Christiano thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Christiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Christiano defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones tests Christiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christiano throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Jones tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Christiano backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Christiano manages to avoid it all.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Christiano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christiano checks a leg kick.
Jones defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Christiano off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christiano.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries to work over Christiano's front leg with a kick but Christiano checks it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Christiano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Christiano lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Christiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Christiano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Jones staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christiano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Jones takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
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 defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Jones blocks a jab.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Christiano.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Christiano moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A lazy left from Christiano finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christiano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Christiano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Good shot there by Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones punishes Christiano's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Christiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Christiano thumps Jones with a low kick.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano misses the jab.
Jones swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christiano 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 193
Date: Oct 12, 2022

#R1#
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a good jab.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Matsuzaka gets a clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones has Matsuzaka pushed against the cage.
Matsuzaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Jones tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Jones blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with a right to the head.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Matsuzaka.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.#T2#
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Donk. Jones catches Matsuzaka right on the button with a cross.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Matsuzaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuzaka moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jones wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control.
Matsuzaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Jones pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
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!
Matsuzaka lands an uppercut.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsuzaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuzaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Matsuzaka avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones is leaning against Matsuzaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsuzaka has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Jones.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
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#
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Matsuzaka loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Jones misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsuzaka. That's going to slow Jones down.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuzaka off balance momentarily.
Donk. Matsuzaka catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a leg kick #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not. #T2#
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
A short left from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Matsuzaka is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matsuzaka blocking some punches.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsuzaka is working Jones over against the cage.#T3#
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Matsuzaka.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuzaka's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones looking to stall.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head.
Matsuzaka tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Matsuzaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka lands a body punch.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Jones.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Matsuzaka.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuzaka controls his hands.
Matsuzaka lands a nice uppercut.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsuzaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka delivers a nice body kick.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the nose.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones catches Matsuzaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Matsuzaka.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Matsuzaka throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross.
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 misses with a low kick.
Jones misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Matsuzaka throws a good cross that connects.
Matsuzaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Matsuzaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Matsuzaka scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Jones tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsuzaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Matsuzaka's knee but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Jones motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Jab by Matsuzaka.
A nice leg kick from Matsuzaka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Matsuzaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Matsuzaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Matsuzaka misses #CL2#
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Mason Jones has been cut.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mason Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuzaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Matsuzaka back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones tries a body shot but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuzaka controls the action.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuzaka is defending well for now.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Jones. #T2#
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka working aggressively here.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matsuzaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Matsuzaka misses.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Matsuzaka tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones scores with a leg kick. #T3##CL#
Matsuzaka clinches with his opponent.
Jones is leaning against Matsuzaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Matsuzaka.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones pushes Matsuzaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matsuzaka throws an elbow but misses.
Matsuzaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a damaging elbow.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Matsuzaka gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matsuzaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuzaka keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Matsuzaka keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Matsuzaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Matsuzaka blocks a body shot from Jones.
Matsuzaka pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Matsuzaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Matsuzaka lands a right hook to the body.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka had his way with Mason Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a low kick as Matsuzaka jumps back.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.#CL#
Matsuzaka pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuzaka.
Jones prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsuzaka.
Good body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Matsuzaka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka lands a nice elbow.
Matsuzaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Jones cracks Matsuzaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Matsuzaka's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 low kick from Jones misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Jones settles back down. #T4#
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsuzaka looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Jones swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Jones.
I think Matsuzaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 180
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Jinx looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Jinx steps away.
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jinx blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jinx. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jinx.
Jinx throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones closes the distance but Jinx moves to the side
and Jinx counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jinx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx lands with a good body shot.
Jinx throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jinx.
Jinx scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jinx moves away.
Jinx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jinx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jinx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jinx scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jinx jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Jinx uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Jinx tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jinx connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jinx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Jinx misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Jinx as he connects with a hook.
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!
Jinx scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Jinx.
Jinx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jinx throws out the jab.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jinx.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx connects with a crisp jab.
Jinx cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Jinx catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jinx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Jinx.
Jinx is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jinx lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jinx.
Jinx throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jinx comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jinx jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Jinx moved out of range.
Jinx feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jinx connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jinx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jinx with a jab.
Jinx lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jinx cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jinx lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jinx throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jinx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jinx connects with an inside leg kick.
Jinx connects with a jab.
Jinx throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jinx blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jinx throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jinx.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jinx throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jinx scores with a nice right hand.
Jinx just misses with a punch to the body.
Leroy Jinx is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Jinx.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Jinx counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones slips under a jab from Jinx.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Jinx tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
Jinx slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jinx loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Jinx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Jinx as he connects with a hook.
Jinx misses with a straight right.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Jinx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jinx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jinx jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jinx connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Jinx takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jinx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Jinx misses the shot to the body.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Jinx pushes him away.
Jinx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Jinx's head back. #CUT2#Leroy Jinx's cut is getting worse.
Jinx connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Jinx.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jinx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jinx works the jab nicely.
Jinx chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jinx digs a good hook to Jones's body.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jinx throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jinx throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Jinx misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jinx lands a jab.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jinx throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Jinx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jinx throws a quick counter head kick but Jones was just out of range.
Jinx scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones lands a jab.
Jinx takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Jinx throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Jinx. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jinx.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jinx throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Jinx with the inside leg kick.
Jinx lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jinx lands a right hook to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Jinx strikes.
Jinx cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx with the inside leg kick.
Jinx tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones cracks Jinx with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jinx jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jinx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx lands a body shot.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jinx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jinx lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jinx takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#Leroy Jinx's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jinx misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Jinx is rocked!
Jinx wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jinx goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones throws a hook but Jinx avoids it easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Jinx down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Jinx back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Jinx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Leroy Jinx's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leroy Jinx's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 167
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Curtis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Jones throws a leg kick but Curtis checks it.
Jones throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Curtis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Curtis tries to clinch up.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Curtis.
Curtis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Curtis settles back down.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Curtis and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Curtis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curtis throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Curtis down.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Curtis lands a body shot.
Curtis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Curtis. Jones shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Curtis clinches with his opponent.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones working aggressively here. #T3#
Good body shot from Jones.
Curtis stalling the fight.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curtis.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Jones. #T4#
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Curtis checks a leg kick.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Curtis throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Curtis misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Curtis was not able to check.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curtis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curtis.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.#T1##CL2#
Curtis has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Curtis improves position.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Curtis tries to tie him up.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones digs a right hand into Curtis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curtis's gas tank.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curtis avoids it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones cracks Curtis with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones cracks Curtis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Curtis is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Curtis tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Jones wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Jones!
As Mason Jones got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 159
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a big counter head kick but Wagner avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Wagner gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Jones is looking to control Wagner's arms but Wagner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Wagner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones avoiding damage.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is leaning against Wagner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Jones.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wagner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Wagner.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wagner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
Jones misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocking some punches. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A short right from Wagner.
Wagner managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Wagner lands a right hand.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wagner scores with a nice body kick.
Wagner lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wagner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wagner moves away from the strike by Jones.
Wagner throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Wagner catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Wagner counters with an outside leg kick.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagner misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wagner throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wagner thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Wagner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Wagner has Jones up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wagner.
A short left from Wagner.
Wagner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to control Wagner's arms but Wagner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Wagner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Wagner's ribcage. Wagner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Jones pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Wagner has double underhooks.
Wagner lands a right hand.
Jones digs a right hand into Wagner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagner's gas tank.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wagner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Konrad Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Wagner tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Wagner dominated that second round.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Wagner scores with a push kick.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Jones.
Wagner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wagner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.#T1#
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wagner. That one must have hurt.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Wagner shakes him off and moves away.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones staying out of range there.#T2#
Wagner takes one to the chin there.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Jones. #CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Wagner up 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!
Wagner blocks a body shot from Jones.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Wagner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Wagner keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner blocking some punches.
A short left from Wagner.
Wagner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Jones blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Wagner tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Wagner.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner lands a right hand.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wagner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Konrad Wagner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Wagner lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with an uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones stuns Wagner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.#T1#
Wagner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wagner throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Wagner darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Jones.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Wagner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Wagner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Wagner tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner. #T2#
Nice body punch from Wagner - that landed with a thud.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wagner.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wagner.
Wagner lands a left hand.
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Wagner - that landed with a thud.
Wagner pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Wagner lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagner.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Wagner blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Wagner.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Wagner lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Wagner had his way with Mason Jones in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.#R5#
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wagner can pounce on him.
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Wagner gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Wagner presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #T1#
Wagner blocking some punches.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner lands a body punch.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wagner.
A short uppercut from Wagner.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a right hand.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Wagner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Konrad Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
A short left from Jones.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagner lands a left hand.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wagner.
Wagner tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Wagner digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones working aggressively here. #T4#
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagner.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Konrad Wagner.
Well Wagner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Konrad Wagner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 152
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Jinx connects with a crisp jab.
Jinx scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jinx.
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Jinx.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Jinx finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jinx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones slips under a jab from Jinx.
Jinx misses with the combination.
Jones throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Jinx.
Jinx misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jinx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Jinx connects with the punch.
Jones blocks a head kick by Jinx.
Jinx throws a shot to the body.
Jinx misses with a straight right.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Jinx.
Jinx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jinx thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jinx fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
Jinx works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jinx connects with a crisp jab.
Jones thumps Jinx with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jinx scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Jinx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jinx swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jinx lands an overhand right.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jinx is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jinx stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jinx.
Jinx misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jinx thinking.
Jinx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Jinx scores with a punch to the head.
Jones cracks Jinx with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
Jinx takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jinx connects with a crisp jab.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Jinx throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jinx.
Jinx scores with a punch to the head.
Jinx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jinx misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jinx misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jinx slips a jab from Jones.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jinx scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jinx throws a head kick that misses.
Jinx sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Jinx avoids it this time.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jinx missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jinx chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Jones misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jinx.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Jones rushes Jinx and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jinx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Jinx.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Jinx scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jinx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Jinx.
Jinx scores with a leg kick.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jinx attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jinx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jinx misses with a looping left.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Jinx throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jinx ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jinx thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jinx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jinx uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jinx keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jinx connects with a leg kick.
Jinx throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jinx throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jinx ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jinx.
Jinx looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries to bum rush Jinx with a series of wild strikes but Jinx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jinx swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jinx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jinx misses with an uppercut.
Jinx misses with a hook.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jinx lands with an overhand left.
Jinx throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jinx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jinx looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#Leroy Jinx's cut is getting worse.
Good exchange - Jinx coming out on top.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jinx to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a low kick but Jinx moves out of range easily. #T3#
Jinx swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Jinx. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jinx creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jinx working aggressively here. #BC#
Jinx manages to break the clinch.
Jinx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jinx lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Jinx misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jinx.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jinx moves away.
Jab by Jinx.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Jinx, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Jinx looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jinx counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#Leroy Jinx's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jinx throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jinx swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jinx darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jinx throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jinx, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
That's time! Jinx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jinx lands a jab to the head.
Jinx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jinx misses with a straight right.
Jinx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jinx misses with a hook
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Jinx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Jinx does it's job there.
Leroy Jinx is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jinx.
Jinx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Jinx fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jinx tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jinx misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jinx throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Leroy Jinx's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Jinx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jinx misses with a head kick.
Jinx lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Jinx misses.
Jinx lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leroy Jinx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jinx lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones slips a jab from Jinx.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot. #KD2#
Jones sends Jinx crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Jinx up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leroy Jinx's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mason Jones!
An intense looking Mason Jones took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Fuller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fuller 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.
Fuller throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Fuller! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fuller to his feet! Fuller is in big trouble!#TD2#
Fuller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is trying to control Fuller's posture but Fuller avoids it. #SUB2#
Fuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I wouldn't like to be where Jones is right now. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fuller tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #T1#
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Fuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Fuller wants to control for a moment but Jones uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuller throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fuller postures up.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass. #T2#
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Fuller lands a couple of elbows.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuller.
Fuller being controlled here momentarily.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fuller trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to control. #T3#
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fuller stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Jones throws up his legs and catches Fuller in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fuller tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Jones! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 131
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Bass connects with a jab.
Jones with a nice cross.
Bass scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Bass.
Bass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Bass connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bass tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Bass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bass counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones throws a jab when Bass was well out of range.
Bass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bass.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bass looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Bass misses with a looping right.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Bass saw that one coming.
Bass misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones checks a low kick from Bass.#T2#
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Bass had a free shot at his head there.
Bass digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Bass misses the jab.
Bass lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
A low kick from Bass is predictable there
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Bass does it's job there.
Jones takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Bass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Bass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bass scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
That kick from Bass tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
As Bass backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Bass manages to avoid it all.
Bass misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Bass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Bass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Bass.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a series of punches but Bass avoids them all with ease.
Bass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bass is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bass lands a slapping body shot.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Bass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Bass finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Bass moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bass throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Bass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bass has got the better of the exchanges.
Bass scores with a jab to the body.
Bass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bass throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bass moved out of range nicely.
Bass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Bass.
Bass wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Bass.
Bass lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bass.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Bass misses with an uppercut
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bass. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bass sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Bass avoids it this time.
Bass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bass jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Bass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Bass tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bass lands a head shot.
Bass throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bass. Jones shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bass.
Bass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bass to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Bass.
Jones cracks Bass with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bass cracks Jones with a good jab.
Bass thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Bass is rocked!#T3#
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Oh Bass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bass seems to have got his legs back now.
Bass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bass scores with a jab.
Bass throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bass.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bass.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
You can see that Jones has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Jones checks a leg kick. #T4#
Bass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Jones cracks Bass with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bass to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Bass throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Bass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bass scores with a body shot.
Bass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bass lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Bass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bass lands the left hand.
Bass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Bass dominated that second round.
That's time! Bass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bass wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bass with a body shot.
Bass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bass misses with a body punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Bass. That snapped Jones's head back.
Bass misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bass scoring well with a low kick there.
Bass throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bass with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bass. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bass staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Bass as he connects with a hook.
Bass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
That kick from Jones tenderised Bass's leg. Bass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bass scores with a leg kick.
Bass throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Bass misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones slips under a jab.
Bass just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bass.
Bass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bass misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Bass crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Bass back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bass scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ronnie Bass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice cross by Bass.
Bass keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Bass misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Jones counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bass! Jones lets Bass back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bass jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Bass misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a huge right that knocks Bass out cold! Jones is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 124
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Bari throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Bari throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bari misses the target.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Bari steps away.
Bari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Bari tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bari feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Bari looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. #KD2#
Jones drops Bari with a beautiful combination! Bari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Bari is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hadr Bari has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bari ducks into an uppercut from Jones and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Jones!
Post fight, Mason Jones took to the microphone: 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 115
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Rurikovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Rurikovich pushes him off.
Rurikovich throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones with a hook.#KD#
Jones cracks Rurikovich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rurikovich to stand back up!#ROC#Rurikovich is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rurikovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rurikovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?#CL2#
Rurikovich moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Rurikovich fails to land.
Rurikovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Rurikovich controls his hands.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rurikovich throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand into Rurikovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rurikovich's gas tank.
Jones is trying to stall.
Rurikovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rurikovich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rurikovich is struggling to control the position.
Rurikovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rurikovich throws an elbow that misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Rurikovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurikovich looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Rurikovich controls the action.
Rurikovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Jones.
Rurikovich taking a breather.
Rurikovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Rurikovich gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Rurikovich.
Rurikovich blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow strike.
Rurikovich lands a nice elbow.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Rurikovich controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Rurikovich. #T2#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Rurikovich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rurikovich tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Rurikovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rurikovich can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rurikovich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rurikovich pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rurikovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rurikovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rurikovich avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Rurikovich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rurikovich throws an elbow that misses.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Rurikovich lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurikovich.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Rurikovich looks winded!#T3#
Rurikovich lands a nice elbow.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rurikovich lands with a right to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones pushes Rurikovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
A body shot lands from Jones.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Rurikovich controls the action.
Jones pushes Rurikovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Rurikovich lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Rurikovich scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Rurikovich throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Rurikovich tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Rurikovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Rurikovich misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Rurikovich has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mason Jones!
In his post fight interview, Mason Jones gave a big smile as he said 'Chin. Power.'.
In defeat, Vladimir Rurikovich stepped up to the mic, saying 'I challenge Andy Down come up here and suck my cock right now. C'mon big boy, we all know it won't be your first.'.

Event: CMMA 181 Duvernay v Jack
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Anubis cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Anubis throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Anubis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones slips a straight right by Anubis.
Anubis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anubis lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anubis throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Anubis slips under a jab.#T1#
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anubis.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anubis slips a jab from Jones.
Anubis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anubis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Anubis misses.
Anubis scores with a nice head shot.
Anubis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Anubis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Anubis lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Anubis takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Anubis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jones drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Anubis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jones's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walad Anubis!
A relieved looking Walad Anubis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CMMA 156 Lafayette v Jackson
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
As Jones backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes 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.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.#T2#
Jones tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away. #CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes. #TD2#
Barnes tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Jones pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Jones controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jones has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barnes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controlling Barnes's posture.
Jones looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones motions for Barnes to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barnes tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Jones blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eric Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Jones takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Jones rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away. #T3#
Jones swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Barnes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes checks a low kick from Jones.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Jones slips under a jab from Barnes.#CL#
Jones rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones misses with some punches.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones checks a leg kick.#T2#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Barnes slips under a jab from Jones.
Barnes throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Jones darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Eric Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Chin. Power.'.
Eric Barnes was interviewed post fight and said 'I appreciate the opportunity. Wasn't my day but I'll be back'.

Event: CMMA 147 O'Neill v Hill
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Jones scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Jones rushes O'xit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
O'xit breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
O'xit digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, O'xit scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
O'xit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like O'xit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O'xit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles O'xit. O'xit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O'xit defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O'xit.
O'xit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'xit misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O'xit at a distance.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through O'xit's defenses.
Jones misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
O'xit jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O'xit momentarily.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O'xit is able to avoid easily.
O'xit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones looks to clinch
and O'xit counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'xit.
Jones tries to clinch up
and O'xit counters with a nice body shot.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but O'xit saw it coming and moves away.
O'xit checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones misses the jab.#T2#
Jones misses with a right hand
and O'xit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
O'xit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
O'xit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a hook but O'xit blocks it.
A little jabbing left from O'xit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O'xit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O'xit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones thuds his right hand into O'xit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones with a hook.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O'xit dodges the punch combination from Jones. #T3#
Jones cracks O'xit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a hook. O'xit ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at MMA LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from O'xit.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but O'xit pushes him off.
A nice side step and O'xit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O'xit misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from O'xit misses.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O'xit's hands.#T4#
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by O'xit.
A nice side step and O'xit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O'xit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones misses with a right hand
and O'xit counters with a stiff right hand.
O'xit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
O'xit misses with a looping left.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'xit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'xit.
A slapping leg kick lands for O'xit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but O'xit seems unphased.
O'xit defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Jones misses
and O'xit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a leg kick but O'xit sees it coming and moves out of range.
O'xit keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a series of punches but O'xit moves out of range.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles O'xit. O'xit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and O'xit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
O'xit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
O'xit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O'xit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 looking to clinch.
A nice side step and O'xit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but O'xit ducks down to avoid it.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O'xit.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O'xit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones tries to clinch up
and O'xit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones thumps O'xit with a low kick.#CL#
O'xit gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
O'xit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones prevents a body shot from O'xit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #T2#
O'xit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'xit tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing O'xit back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'xit can do to turn this around?
Jones misses with a body punch. #BC2#
O'xit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'xit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O'xit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones motions for O'xit to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves to clinch but O'xit breaks away
and O'xit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O'xit's hands.
Jones wants to clinch.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped O'xit's head back.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - O'xit circles away.
A little jabbing left from O'xit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by O'xit.
O'xit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O'xit keeps the fight on the outside.
O'xit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'xit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O'xit counters with a straight right hand.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps O'xit's head back. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes O'xit back into the cage.
O'xit misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from O'xit.
Jones misses with a body punch.
O'xit misses with a punch to the body.
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 swings wildly with an uppercut but O'xit uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'xit struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
O'xit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
O'xit manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Jones misses.
O'xit feints a counter leg kick.
O'xit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O'xit misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
O'xit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by O'xit. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones jabs at O'xit's body.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones wants to clinch up but O'xit keeps it at a distance.
O'xit thinks about the counter body kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks O'xit off balance momentarily.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and O'xit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
O'xit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
That kick from O'xit tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
O'xit motions for Jones to come forward. O'xit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and O'xit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O'xit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O'xit keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones missing with a left hand there. O'xit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O'xit loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
O'xit with the inside leg kick.
O'xit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O'xit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
O'xit walks into a jab.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pice O'xit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from O'xit misses the target.
O'xit throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and O'xit counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Jones finds it's way through O'xit's defenses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones backing away here, and O'xit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'xit.
O'xit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'xit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O'xit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O'xit avoids the body shot from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O'xit! But no joy.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
O'xit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jones blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O'xit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Jones misses.
O'xit is trying to counter with his kicks.
O'xit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'xit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O'xit is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
O'xit lands with a kick to the ribs.
O'xit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow O'xit down.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and O'xit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones wants to clinch.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from O'xit. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'xit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones moves to clinch but O'xit breaks away
and O'xit counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
O'xit looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones feints a jab promting O'xit to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. O'xit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'xit tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O'xit manages to avoid it.
O'xit moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as O'xit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pice O'xit.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Mason Jones took some time post fight to say the following; 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: CMMA 138 Zimmerman v Izanagi
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Peterson and move into the clinch.
Jones swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Peterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Peterson blocks a jab.
Thomas Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Peterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Peterson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Jones before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Jones!
In his post fight interview, Mason Jones gave a big smile as he said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: CMMA 123 Dinapoli v Kennedy
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Jones stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones. #T1#
Jones lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Eric Barnes has been cut.
Barnes wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes slips a straight right by Jones.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. #T3#
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Jones moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Barnes throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. #T4##KD#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Barnes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barnes looks OK. Jones waves Barnes back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a hook.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barnes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barnes looks to clinch but Jones throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barnes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones took some time post fight to say the following; 'Chin. Power.'.
The defeated Eric Barnes had this to say: 'I appreciate the opportunity. Wasn't my day but I'll be back'.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021

186 cm
22 yrs
180 lbs

186 cm
22 yrs
178 lbs

Of Skalitz

Jones

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Henry Of Skalitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Of Skalitz closes the distance and clinches.
Of Skalitz is looking for a takedown.
Jones is working for takedown but Of Skalitz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Of Skalitz is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Of Skalitz has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Of Skalitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Of Skalitz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Of Skalitz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Of Skalitz keeps moving.
Of Skalitz trying to control the position here.
Of Skalitz continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Skalitz is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Of Skalitz pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Of Skalitz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Of Skalitz is keeping the position.
Of Skalitz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Of Skalitz looking to control.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Of Skalitz keeps moving. #T2#
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is fighting to break Of Skalitz's control of his arms but Of Skalitz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Of Skalitz keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Of Skalitz is keeping the position.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Of Skalitz pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Of Skalitz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Of Skalitz (2) vs (0) Jones
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Of Skalitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Of Skalitz slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Of Skalitz is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Of Skalitz is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Of Skalitz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Of Skalitz is staying active.
Jones won't allow Of Skalitz to pass to mount.
Of Skalitz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Of Skalitz is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Of Skalitz is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones trying to control but Of Skalitz postures up.
Of Skalitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
More hug and hope from Of Skalitz.
Jones wants to improve his position but Of Skalitz is controlling well.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Of Skalitz is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Of Skalitz tries to pass.
Of Skalitz trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Of Skalitz looking to pass the guard.
Of Skalitz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T7#
Of Skalitz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Of Skalitz advances to half guard.
Of Skalitz prevents Jones from improving his position.
Of Skalitz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Of Skalitz (5) vs (0) Jones
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Of Skalitz in particular looking to stall.
Of Skalitz prevents Jones from improving his position.
Of Skalitz is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Of Skalitz trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well. #T8#
Of Skalitz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Of Skalitz wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Still in half guard, Of Skalitz seems content to control.
Of Skalitz works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Of Skalitz (8) vs (0) Jones
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Of Skalitz controls the position.
Jones wants to control but Of Skalitz postures up.
Of Skalitz trying to control the position but Jones is working away. #T9#
Jones is trying to control Of Skalitz's posture but Of Skalitz avoids it.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Of Skalitz taking a breather here.
Jones prevents Of Skalitz from moving into mount.
Of Skalitz wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to control but Of Skalitz postures up.#T10#
Jones gets back to half guard.
Of Skalitz wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Of Skalitz wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Of Skalitz trying to control the pace.
Jones tries to roll over but Of Skalitz keeps him under control.
Of Skalitz trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it. #T11#
Jones controlling the position for now.
Of Skalitz not doing much here.
Of Skalitz is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones trying to hold on to Of Skalitz's head to control him but Of Skalitz postures up.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Of Skalitz has passed into half guard.
Jones is looking to control Of Skalitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#T12#
Of Skalitz wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Of Skalitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Of Skalitz prevents Jones from improving his position.
Of Skalitz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is looking to control Of Skalitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Of Skalitz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.#T13#
Jones looking to control.
Of Skalitz slips nicely into half guard.
Of Skalitz controlling the action here.
Jones trying to control but Of Skalitz postures up.
Of Skalitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Of Skalitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Of Skalitz has control of the leg. #T14#
Of Skalitz content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Of Skalitz prevents Jones from improving his position.
Of Skalitz stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Of Skalitz takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Of Skalitz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

180 cm
25 yrs
175 lbs

186 cm
22 yrs
178 lbs

Paulik

Jones

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Paulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Paulik shoots in.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones jumps guard. #SUB#
Paulik has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paulik's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulik (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones stays in close to Paulik's body and controls the position.
Paulik controlling Jones's posture.
Jones pushing down on Paulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
More stalling from Jones.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulik tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Paulik is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Paulik wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Paulik wants to get back to full guard.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Paulik is defending well.
Paulik trying to control but Jones postures up.
Paulik is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Jones wants to advance to full mount but Paulik doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control but Paulik is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jones pushes down on Paulik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paulik is looking to improve his position.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Paulik defends it.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Paulik defending well. #T5#
Paulik wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Paulik (0) vs (5) Jones
Jones working away.
Jones takes a little break here. Paulik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Paulik tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Jones advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Paulik (0) vs (7) Jones
Jones trying to control but Paulik is having none of it.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones trying to control but Paulik is having none of it.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Paulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paulik is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Paulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Paulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulik regains half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Paulik is working away.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paulik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paulik tries to get out of the position.
Jones is keen to just control but Paulik is a slippery customer.
Jones controlling the action here.#T9#
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Paulik (0) vs (10) Jones
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
Paulik working to try and regain half guard.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones controlling from mount. #T10#
Paulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Jones.
Paulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Jones controlling his opponent.
Paulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones controlling from mount.
Paulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Paulik tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulik tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Paulik tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones avoids the attempt from Paulik to control.
Jones controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 10 to 0.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 50
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1##CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Jones tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Jones tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanchez 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.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #TD2#
Sanchez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Sanchez won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez stalling.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #T3#
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Sanchez is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sanchez. #TD2#
Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Jones is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Mason Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Jones rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez looking for a takedown. #T2#
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones.
Sanchez is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanchez wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Sanchez wants to stall. #T3#
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. #T4#
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez has Jones pushed against the cage.
Mason Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sanchez 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##CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez has Jones pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Sanchez misses with the head strike. #T1#
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samuel Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sanchez swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Jones tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Jones misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mason Jones.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sanchez!

Event: SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1#
Jones tries to clinch there but Fuller circles away.
Fuller looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Fuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Fuller prevents a body shot from Jones.
Fuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuller stalls.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Fuller looking for a takedown.
Jones gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Fuller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
Fuller throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fuller looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Fuller with the active half guard here but Jones passes nicely into side control.
Fuller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Fuller wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fuller has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fuller controls his leg.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuller wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuller manages to get to full guard.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jones is trying to stand back up but Fuller is controlling him
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller. #T3#
Fuller is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #SUB2#
Fuller is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
Fuller misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuller is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.#REVR#
Jones preventing the sweep.
Fuller is trying to keep Jones in close. #SUB2#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Fuller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Fuller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Fuller tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones tries to stand but Fuller is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mason Jones 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#
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Fuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuller throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.#CL#
Jones clinches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Fuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Come on Fuller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Fuller back against the cage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuller looking for a takedown.
Fuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fuller blocks an uppercut.
Fuller wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuller misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to work over Fuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Fuller's head.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Fuller's takedown attempt.
Fuller can't get the takedown.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Fuller avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuller backwards. #T2#
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Fuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Mason Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Fuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Fuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Fuller.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fuller misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fuller.
Fuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Fuller stalling in the clinch.
Jones cracks Fuller with a nice body shot.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Fuller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Fuller's takedown attempt. #T4#
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
Fuller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Fuller trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fuller into the cage.
Fuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Fuller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Fuller takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuller can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jones tries to clinch but Fuller is having none of it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Fuller up against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuller controls his hands. #TD2#
Fuller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fuller throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand up but Fuller is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fuller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Fuller up and slammed him! Fuller can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Jones working away.
Fuller trying to control but Jones flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Fuller trying to control but not successfully.
Fuller is in bad spot here.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Jones can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
Jones is hanging on to Fuller's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fuller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones is not going to allow Fuller to sit and survive in this position.
John Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jones stands up over his opponent. Fuller rolls into him though and grabs a leg, pulling Jones into his guard!
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Fuller is striking but Jones is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mason Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fuller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fuller.
Jones wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Fuller misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Fuller has managed to slip his arm under Jones's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jones is tapping out! Submission win for Fuller.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Fuller!
After the fight, John Fuller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1##CL#
Mandinos tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones. #BC2#
Mandinos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jones pushes Mandinos up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks a body shot from Mandinos.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Mandinos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones cracks Mandinos with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Mandinos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mandinos prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones gets through Mandinos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mandinos backwards. #KD#
Jones drops Mandinos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mandinos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Mandinos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones cracks Mandinos with a nice body shot.
Mandinos is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Mandinos looks winded!
Jones throws a big uppercut that drops Mandinos! More strikes from Jones and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mandinos lies dazed against the cage as Jones celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchionni throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones moves to clinch but Marchionni breaks away #TD#
and Marchionni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marchionni.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Marchionni is controlling him well. #SUB#
Marchionni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchionni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marchionni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marchionni trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Marchionni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Marchionni is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Marchionni is having none of it.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marchionni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marchionni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Marchionni pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marchionni throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. #T2#
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Marchionni content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Marchionni is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Marchionni misses the target.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marchionni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Marchionni.
Marchionni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Marchionni controls his hands.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Marchionni.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marchionni's elbow.
Marchionni prevents a body shot from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Marchionni effectively controlling the action here.
Marchionni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Marchionni.
A short uppercut from Jones. #T4#
Marchionni has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Marchionni stalling 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!
Marchionni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marchionni controlling the action here for a moment.
Marchionni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marchionni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marchionnis head.
Marchionni misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Marchionni backwards.
Jones presses Marchionni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 Pietro Marchionni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Marchionni circles away. #CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Marchionni trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Marchionni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Marchionni controls his hands.
Marchionni looking to stall.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Marchionni has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni misses with the head strike.
Marchionni misses with a punch to the body.
Marchionni lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Marchionni avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marchionni tries a body shot but Jones blocks it. #T1#
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a left hand.
Marchionni looking to stall.
Jones blocks a body shot from Marchionni.
Marchionni tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Marchionni back against the cage.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marchionni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Marchionni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marchionni blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marchionni fails to land.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones is working Marchionni over against the cage.
Marchionni is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marchionni blocks an uppercut.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones. #T2#
Marchionni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marchionni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marchionni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marchionni is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marchionni has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Marchionni blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Marchionni swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Marchionni is rocked!
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Marchionni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Marchionni's ribcage. Marchionni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Marchionni with a big uppercut! Marchionni tries to clinch up but Jones pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Marchionni to the mat! Marchionni covers up and Jones unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mason Jones!
An out of breath Mason Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFC 11: Hammer Vs. Payakaroon
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beniamin Dionisie throws a lazy right hand but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hobbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beniamin Dionisie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beniamin Dionisie staying out of range there.
Hobbs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks a jab.
Beniamin Dionisie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beniamin Dionisie throws a hook but Hobbs avoids it easily.
Hobbs throws a body punch but Beniamin Dionisie moves out of range.
Hobbs slips a jab from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beniamin Dionisie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Beniamin Dionisie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobbs tries to clinch up but Beniamin Dionisie circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beniamin Dionisie lands with an uppercut that bounces Hobbs off the cage and back into range.
Beniamin Dionisie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie throws out a counter right but Hobbs avoids it with no problem.
Hobbs dodges the punch combination from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beniamin Dionisie manages to circle out of the way.
Hobbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Beniamin Dionisie throws a hook but Hobbs avoids it easily.
Hobbs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a straight right hand.
Beniamin Dionisie throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beniamin Dionisie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Hobbs misses the body punch
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beniamin Dionisie defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs tries to clinch up.
Beniamin Dionisie misses with a body shot.
Hobbs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beniamin Dionisie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Hobbs tries to clinch up but Beniamin Dionisie circles away and keeps his distance.
Beniamin Dionisie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Hobbs is looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie is avoiding it.
Beniamin Dionisie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Beniamin Dionisie digs a good body shot into Hobbs's ribs.
A low kick lands for Hobbs.
Hobbs lands a nice hook to Beniamin Dionisie's body. Beniamin Dionisie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beniamin Dionisie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Hobbs ducks under a wild hook from Beniamin Dionisie.#T3#
Beniamin Dionisie swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Hobbs moves into the clinch.
Hobbs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hobbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Beniamin Dionisie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beniamin Dionisie as Hobbs tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie has Hobbs pushed against the cage.
Hobbs lands a damaging elbow.
Beniamin Dionisie working hard to break the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike.
Hobbs has Beniamin Dionisie pushed against the cage.
Hobbs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Hobbs lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Hobbs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie pushes Hobbs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beniamin Dionisie stalling the fight.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs lands an elbow just above Beniamin Dionisie 's eye.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobbs won't allow it.
Beniamin Dionisie lands an uppercut.
Hobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break the clinch but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beniamin Dionisie can't break the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie can't break the clinch.
Hobbs misses with an elbow strike.
Beniamin Dionisie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Augustin Beniamin Dionisie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hobbs tries to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Beniamin Dionisie misses.#CUT#It looks like Augustin Beniamin Dionisie has been cut.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie is having none of it.
Beniamin Dionisie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beniamin Dionisie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hobbs misses with a hook
and Hobbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobbs wants to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie slips to the side
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a nice body shot.
Beniamin Dionisie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hobbs moves away.
Hobbs avoids the body shot from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beniamin Dionisie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Beniamin Dionisie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beniamin Dionisie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a shot from downtown. Beniamin Dionisie moves away and avoids it.
Hobbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beniamin Dionisie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Beniamin Dionisie circles away.
Beniamin Dionisie checks a leg kick.
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Beniamin Dionisie circles away.
Beniamin Dionisie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Augustin Beniamin Dionisie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beniamin Dionisie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a head shot.
Hobbs throws a jab when Beniamin Dionisie was well out of range.
Beniamin Dionisie misses with a hook.
Hobbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Beniamin Dionisie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs tries to counter by clinching up but Beniamin Dionisie breaks away and moves out of range.
Hobbs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hobbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Beniamin Dionisie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Hobbs has closed the distance and engaged Beniamin Dionisie in a clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hobbs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beniamin Dionisie's defenses. #T2#
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to force a seperation but Hobbs has the dominant position.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie working hard to break the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie has had enough of the clinch but Hobbs keeps him there for the moment.
Luke Hobbs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Good body shot from Beniamin Dionisie.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beniamin Dionisie misses with a body punch.
Hobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hobbs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beniamin Dionisie can't break the clinch.
Hobbs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
Hobbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Beniamin Dionisie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie stalling.
Hobbs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie takes an elbow to the temple.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Hobbs trying to control the position but instead, Beniamin Dionisie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hobbs into the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it misses.
Beniamin Dionisie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hobbs tries to stall but Beniamin Dionisie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hobbs stalling.
Beniamin Dionisie tries to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Hobbs lands an elbow inside that Beniamin Dionisie shrugs off.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobbs throws an elbow that misses.
Beniamin Dionisie lands with a left to the head.
Hobbs keeps control of Beniamin Dionisie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Hobbs.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Augustin Beniamin Dionisie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Augustin Beniamin Dionisie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hobbs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beniamin Dionisie has time to react.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a nice shot that snaps Hobbs's head back.
Hobbs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beniamin Dionisie finds it's way round the side to connect with Hobbs's head.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Beniamin Dionisie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobbs tries to clinch there but Beniamin Dionisie circles away.
Luke Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs misses with a looping right.
Beniamin Dionisie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie pushes him off.
Beniamin Dionisie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hobbs slips a straight right by Beniamin Dionisie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs moves to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie breaks away
and Beniamin Dionisie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Hobbs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beniamin Dionisie lands with a left to the head.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs lands an elbow that stopped Beniamin Dionisie in his tracks for a moment.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks the elbow strike.
Hobbs stalling in the clinch but Beniamin Dionisie improves position.
Beniamin Dionisie tries to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Beniamin Dionisie presses Hobbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Beniamin Dionisie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Beniamin Dionisie.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks the elbow strike.
Hobbs throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Hobbs misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hobbs throws an elbow but misses.
Beniamin Dionisie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beniamin Dionisie tries to circle away but Hobbs has him pinned against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hobbs lands an elbow that stopped Beniamin Dionisie in his tracks for a moment.
Beniamin Dionisie wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobbs won't allow it.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobbs looking to stall. #T3#
Beniamin Dionisie avoids the elbow strike from Hobbs, against the cage.
Augustin Beniamin Dionisie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beniamin Dionisie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hobbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hobbs letting Beniamin Dionisie take a breather here.
Luke Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beniamin Dionisie blocks the elbow strike.
Beniamin Dionisie is struggling to control the position.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie avoids the elbow strike from Hobbs, against the cage.
Hobbs letting Beniamin Dionisie take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Beniamin Dionisie is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beniamin Dionisie.
Hobbs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beniamin Dionisie up against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie avoiding damage.
Hobbs pushes off an throws an elbow but Beniamin Dionisie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beniamin Dionisie dodges an elbow strike from Hobbs.
Hobbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hobbs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Hobbs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beniamin Dionisie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustin Beniamin Dionisie!
Augustin Beniamin Dionisie made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: BFC 4: Mullin vs. Cole
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Jez looks for the body kick but Beniamin Dionisie saw that one coming.
Jez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Beniamin Dionisie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jez lands a leg kick that knocks Beniamin Dionisie off balance momentarily.
Beniamin Dionisie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jez misses with a double jab
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jez thinking.
Beniamin Dionisie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jez's head.
Beniamin Dionisie blocks a low kick nicely.
Beniamin Dionisie keeps the fight on the outside.
Beniamin Dionisie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beniamin Dionisie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Beniamin Dionisie scores with a jab. Jez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beniamin Dionisie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jez.
Beniamin Dionisie connects with a body shot that sends Jez's belly button to the back.
Beniamin Dionisie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Jez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beniamin Dionisie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jez looks winded!#KD#
Beniamin Dionisie cracks Jez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beniamin Dionisie finish him? #ROC#
Jez is rocked!
Jez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a slapping body shot.
Jez is still on wobbly legs! Can Beniamin Dionisie finish him?
Jez looks to clinch
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a left to the body.
Jez seems to have recovered his senses.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a nice hook to Jez's body. Jez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beniamin Dionisie lands a nice hook to Jez's body. Jez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beniamin Dionisie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beniamin Dionisie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beniamin Dionisie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beniamin Dionisie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beniamin Dionisie is looking to wear down Jez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Beniamin Dionisie.#KD#
Beniamin Dionisie lands a big uppercut and Jez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jez looks OK. Beniamin Dionisie waves Jez back to his feet!#T2#
Beniamin Dionisie digs a good body shot into Jez's ribs.
Beniamin Dionisie steps in with a hook that catches Jez right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Beniamin Dionisie follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jez looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustin Beniamin Dionisie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Augustin Beniamin Dionisie thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BFC 2: Wallace vs. Cole
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Beniamin Dionisie stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Smurder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beniamin Dionisie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beniamin Dionisie has had enough of the clinch but Smurder keeps him there for the moment.
Smurder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Smurder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smurder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beniamin Dionisie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smurder's guard.
Beniamin Dionisie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smurder is pulling down on Beniamin Dionisie's head. It's preventing any offense from Beniamin Dionisie, at least for the moment.#T1#
Beniamin Dionisie is stalling in the full guard.
Beniamin Dionisie stopping the sweep attempt from Smurder.#ES2#
Smurder is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smurder is trying to drag Beniamin Dionisie to the mat but Beniamin Dionisie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Beniamin Dionisie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smurder tries for a takedown but Beniamin Dionisie manages to get underhooks.
Augustin Beniamin Dionisie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Smurder.
Smurder is trying to pull guard but Beniamin Dionisie has him pressed against the cage.
Smurder unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Beniamin Dionisie tries to break the clinch but Smurder is controlling the position.
Smurder tries to pull guard but Beniamin Dionisie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Smurder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smurder tries for a takedown but Beniamin Dionisie circles away easily
and Beniamin Dionisie counters with a stiff right hand.
Smurder is looking to clinch but Beniamin Dionisie is avoiding it.
Beniamin Dionisie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Smurder shoots for a takedown but Beniamin Dionisie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smurder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Beniamin Dionisie counter with a right hand.
Smurder looks winded!
Smurder gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Beniamin Dionisie gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Smurder is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustin Beniamin Dionisie!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Augustin Beniamin Dionisie waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

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