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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 3
Date: Oct 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Jon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Jon was well out of range.
Jon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Jon persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jon shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald darts in trying to clinch
and Jon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jon tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jon wants to take the fight to the mat but Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Fitzgerald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Jon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Jon drives through and clinches with Fitzgerald against the cage.
Jon blocks an uppercut.
Jon fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jon.
Fitzgerald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jon pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Jon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jon is defended easily by Fitzgerald.#T2#
Jon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Fitzgerald tries to counter it with a takedown but Jon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fitzgerald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jon tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzgerald breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Jon manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Fitzgerald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fitzgerald is looking to take a break and control but Jon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzgerald controlling the pace. #T3#
Fitzgerald working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzgerald tries to pass to full mount but Jon defends it.
Fitzgerald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fitzgerald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Fitzgerald seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Jon pushes Fitzgerald off looking to stand but Fitzgerald dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Fitzgerald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jon is just riding it out for now. Fitzgerald eventually gives up the hold.
Jon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzgerald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Fitzgerald 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#
Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - Jon circles away.
#CL#
Jon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzgerald prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Jon manages to break the clinch.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jon gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Jon.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon blocks a jab.
Jon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Jon moves out of range.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzgerald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jon - the referee stops the clock and Fitzgerald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jon. Fitzgerald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jon stuffs the takedown.
Jon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches.
Fitzgerald throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Jon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jon to the mat. Jon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fitzgerald off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch. #BC#
Jon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jon swivels and escapes.
Fitzgerald scores with a one two! Jon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3##CL2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzgerald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Jon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Jon pushes him off.
Jon feinted with a counter takedown.
Jon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fitzgerald.#CUT#It looks like Malakai Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Jon looks for a takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Jon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jon somewhat.
Fitzgerald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jon lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Jon avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Jon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
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 Jones Jon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malakai Fitzgerald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jon avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Jon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jon misses with a body kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzgerald leaves Jon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jon was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Jon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon defending well as Fitzgerald loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Jon looks to land a combination but Fitzgerald avoids it well.
Jon shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzgerald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jon is defending well.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Jon leaning against his opponent.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzgerald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Jon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzgerald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jon to keep the fight standing.
Jon is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzgerald has double underhooks.
Fitzgerald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fitzgerald.
Jon is looking for a counter combo.
Jon throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Jon dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malakai Fitzgerald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald is trying to pull guard but Jon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to take the fight to the mat but Jon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fitzgerald is working for takedown but Jon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jon is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzgerald as Jon tries to tie him up.
Fitzgerald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Jon. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Fitzgerald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fitzgerald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jon keeps working.
Fitzgerald in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Fitzgerald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Fitzgerald politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fitzgerald prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones Jon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald gets to mount! Jon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malakai Fitzgerald.
I think Fitzgerald 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Malakai Fitzgerald!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Malakai Fitzgerald!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Malakai Fitzgerald!
Malakai Fitzgerald wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 2
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jon dives in and scores a takedown into Ibriam's guard.
Jon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ibriam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibriam is trying to hold Jon in close to prevent damage but Jon has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon wants to pass the guard but Ibriam is defending well. #SUB#
Ibriam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Jon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ibriam wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Jon decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Ibriam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jon was covering up waiting for the punch and Ibriam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jon is trying to drag Ibriam to the mat but Ibriam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Ibriam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Jon pushes Ibriam up against the cage in a clinch.
Jon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Jon jumps guard.
Jon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibriam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibriam trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Ibriam wants to stand but Jon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Ibriam trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Ibriam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jon on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibriam shoots in but no luck this time.
Ibriam slips a jab and a cross from Jon.
Ibriam shoots for a double leg takedown but Jon sprawls well. He's pushed Ibriam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon unleashes a big counter combination but Ibriam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ibriam thuds his right hand into Jon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibriam slips a jab from Jon.
Jon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Ibriam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ibriam wants to get back to striking at distance but Jon won't allow it.
Ibriam is trying to push Jon away but Jon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Jon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibriam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jon tries for a takedown but Ibriam circles away easily
and Jon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jon shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibriam sprawls well. He's pushed Jon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim Ibriam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Jon.#CL#
Ibriam closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jon has a takedown stuffed.
Ibriam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibriam closes the distance and clinches up with Jon, looking for a takedown. Ibriam pushes Jon against the cage but Jon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ibriam.
Jon cracks Ibriam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jon throws a right and a left that Ibriam avoids nicely.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Ibriam moves out of range easily. #TD#
Ibriam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jon has his feet on Ibriam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon tries for a takedown but Ibriam circles away easily
and Ibriam counters with a stiff right hand.
Jon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibriam as he avoids it easily.
Tim Ibriam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Jon.
Jon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibriam wants to clinch.
Ibriam tries to clinch up but Jon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibriam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones Jon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ibriam or perhaps it was just good defense by Jon, which made it look bad. #TD#
Ibriam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Ibriam wanted to stand there but Jon had control of the position. #SUB#
Ibriam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jon dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Jon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibriam is retaining full guard.
Jon pushing down on Ibriam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jon prevents Ibriam from improving his position.
Jon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Ibriam trying to control here.
Jon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ibriam is trying to control but can't.
Jon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ibriam is trying to maintain the position but Jon is very close to passing his half guard.
Jon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ibriam is looking for a sweep. Jon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ibriam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibriam can't break the clinch.
Ibriam is trying to stall.
Ibriam has had enough of the clinch but Jon keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibriam avoids the damage to the body.
Ibriam trying to stall but Jon improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jon 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Ibriam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibriam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ibriam drives through and clinches with Jon against the cage.
Jon tries for a takedown but Ibriam manages to get underhooks.
Jon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ibriam to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ibriam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ibriam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jon stands and steps away. Ibriam gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibriam as he avoids it easily.
Tim Ibriam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Jon.#T1#
Ibriam dives in and grabs Jon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jon pushes down on Ibriam's head and hops out.
Ibriam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jon is out of range.
Jon dives in and grabs Ibriam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ibriam pushes down on Jon's head and hops out.
Ibriam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibriam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibriam shoots in and drives through. Jon sprawls well.
Ibriam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jon defends well and Ibriam ends up having to push Jon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ibriam is trying to maintain a safe position but Jon gets an underhook and turns Ibriam into the cage.
Ibriam is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jon looking for a takedown.
Ibriam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Jon prevents Ibriam from breaking the clinch.
Ibriam taking a breather.
Jon fails to pull guard.
Ibriam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ibriam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibriam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ibriam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jon walks away with a smile on his face. Ibriam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ibriam throws a sloppy head kick and Jon moves out of range easily. #T3#
Ibriam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibriam fails to land the takedown.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibriam as he jumps to the side.
Jon goes for a double leg but Ibriam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ibriam continues to drive forward.
Ibriam throws a series of punches but Jon avoids them all with ease.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibriam manages to avoid it.
Ibriam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tim Ibriam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Ibriam tries for a takedown but Jon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Ibriam moves into range and clinches up with Jon.
Ibriam working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Jon pulls guard successfully.
Ibriam landing some decent shots from guard.
Ibriam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibriam wants to stand but Jon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Ibriam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jon 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Jones Jon wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 1
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Lelisa rushes Jon and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jon.#BC2#
Jon manages to break the clinch.
Lelisa misses with a wild body shot.
Lelisa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jon is fending him off so far but Lelisa persists. Nope, Jon circles away and we're back to standing.
Lelisa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Lelisa moves into the clinch successfully.
Jon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lelisa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lelisa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jon tries to pull guard but Lelisa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jon drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lelisa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jon defends well and Lelisa ends up having to push Jon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lelisa lands a nice uppercut.
Lelisa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalitso Lelisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lelisa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Jon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Jon successfully pulls guard.
Jon is looking to stand up but Lelisa isn't so interested in that idea.
Jon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lelisa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lelisa controls Jon momentarily but Jon frees himself. #T2#
Jon 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.
Jon wants to pass the guard but Lelisa is keeping the position.
Lelisa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jon wants to get up but he can't break Lelisa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Jon wants to control from the top but Lelisa keeps moving.
Jon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lelisa is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lelisa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jon being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lelisa shoots in for a takedown but Jon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lelisa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jon is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Lelisa rushes Jon and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jon scores a nice knee to the body.
Lelisa is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lelisa is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Jon jumps into guard, dragging Lelisa to the mat.
Jon wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jon trying to control the position.
Jon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jon, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lelisa.
Lelisa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jon counters with a left to the body.
Jon shoots in looking for a takedown but Lelisa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lelisa shoots in and drives through. Jon sprawls well.
Lelisa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jon sprawls well. Jon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lelisa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalitso Lelisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lelisa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jon rushes Lelisa and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Lelisa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jon up against the cage.
Jon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lelisa up against the cage.
Jon wants a takedown but no success here.
Jon is working Lelisa over against the cage.
Lelisa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Jon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lelisa stopping the sweep attempt from Jon.#T2#
Jon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lelisa. #SUB2#
Jon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lelisa looking to pass the guard.
Jon wants to stand and escape but Lelisa is having none of it.
Jon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lelisa trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Jon tries to keep at a distance but Lelisa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Jon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lelisa or perhaps it was just good defense by Jon, which made it look bad.
Jon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lelisa if he has to take too many more of those.
#T4##CL2#
Jon closes the distance and pushes Lelisa back into the cage.
Lelisa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lelisa'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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lelisa smiles and moves away.
Jon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jon fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jon misses with a takedown attempt - Lelisa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalitso Lelisa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jon.
Jon tries to clinch but Lelisa is having none of it.
Lelisa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jon counters with a low kick, right behind Lelisa 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lelisa shoots in for a takedown but Jon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jon flicks out a counter leg kick but Lelisa steps away.
Jon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalitso Lelisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Lelisa rushes Jon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Jon tries to pull guard but Lelisa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lelisa tries for a takedown but Jon manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Jon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lelisa looks to land a left hand but Jon moved out of range nicely.
Lelisa is looking to clinch but Jon is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jon! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lelisa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jon tries to avoid it but Lelisa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jon to the ground. Jon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jon or perhaps it was just good defense by Lelisa, which made it look bad. #T2#
Lelisa is looking to clinch but Jon is avoiding it.
Lelisa swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Jon counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Jon jumps into guard, dragging Lelisa to the mat.
Lelisa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lelisa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lelisa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lelisa trying to control the position from guard on top but Jon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Lelisa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lelisa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lelisa looking for a guillotine here but Jon defends easily.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Lelisa pushes Jon off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Jon moves into range and clinches up with Lelisa.#TD#
Lelisa drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalitso Lelisa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Jon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jones Jon.
Well Jon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Jones Jon wins by unanimous decision! |
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